Guided tour, MuseoFest, Music event, Theme day, Workshop

MuseoFest

Aika 14.11.2026
14.11.2026

12 PM – 12 AM

MuseoFest invites you to experience the diverse programme of Jyväskylä’s museums. With a single wristband you can enjoy tours, workshops, lectures, exhibitions and music. Embark on an adventure where history, art, architecture and culture come to life.

Be part of the diverse MuseoFest experience

MuseoFest offers a unique opportunity to discover Jyväskylä’s museums from a new perspective. Throughout the evening, you can immerse yourself in great stories, enjoy the joy of hands-on activities, and give yourself over to the delights of music and togetherness.

One wristband gives you access to more than twenty surprising events, stretching from Tikkakoski to Kanavuori and from the city centre to Ruusupuisto. Travelling between venues is easy and free on Linkki buses when you show your festival wristband.

The full programme will be published on our website on 1 September 2026. Stay tuned!

Programme and Venues

Experience a rare opportunity to join a guided tour of the collection storage facilities of the University Museum and the Alvar Aalto Museum

12.00 PM – 4.00 PM | Guided Tours of the Jyväskylä University Museum and Alvar Aalto Museum Collection Facilities

Address: Varikkotie 160, 40800 Jyväskylä

Participation only by advance registration and with the MuseoFest festival wristband

Experience a rare opportunity to visit the Alvar Aalto Museum and University of Jyväskylä Open Science Centre (library and the university museum) collection facilities on the guided tours in Kanavuori Collection Centre, Vaajakoski. Discover the extensive and unique collections and hear fascinating stories about selected items from expert guides.

Located in the Kanavuori cave complex, the Jyväskylä University Library and Museum share the space with the Alvar Aalto Museum’s storage and collection facilities. The Jyväskylä University Museum’s collections trace the history of the university and its predecessors, starting from the 19th-century teacher seminary. The university library collections include nationally valuable cultural heritage of various kinds of printed materials. Come and see e.g. our 125 meters long cave for the free copy collections!

In the Alvar Aalto Museum’s collection spaces, you’ll see furniture and other objects spanning the entire career of Alvar Aalto. Each tour is limited to 20 participants. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Open Science Centre’s each guided tour is limited to 30 participants and the duration is approximately 1h 15 minutes. In Kanavuori collection centre you will see the collection premises in altogether three floors. University of Jyväskylä Open Science Centre

Participation only by advance registration and with the MuseoFest festival wristband.

There is a separate registration for each tour. There is a limited number of seats, and they are reserved for the fastest. The guided tours available are: The guided tour by the Alvar Aalto museum (two identical tours) and the guided tour by the University of Jyväskylä Open Science Centre (library and the university museum) (two identical tours).

Participation is by advance registration only and requires a MuseoFest festival wristband. The advance registration link will be sent to ticket holders. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are unsure whether there are still places available on your preferred tour, please contact us at info@aalto2.museum.

The tour will be conducted in Finnish. Please note that the tour is not fully accessible. Please let us know about any mobility requirements when registering.

Programme of the guided tours:

11.30 AM | Service desk and checking of the wristbands and registrations starts, Kanavuori collection centre 1st floor.

12.00 PM – 1.15 PM | Guided tour “Treasures of the Cave” in the University of Jyväskylä Open Science Centre (library and the university museum) collection facilities (1h 15 min) (please note! Limited number of seats, separate registration after buying the wristband)

1.30 PM – 2.15 PM | Guided tour by the Alvar Aalto Museum (45 min) (please note! Limited number of seats, separate registration after bying the wristband)

1.45 PM – 3.00 PM | Guided tour “Treasures of the Cave” in the University of Jyväskylä Open Science Centre (library and the university museum) collection facilities (1h 15 min) (please note! Limited number of seats, separate registration after bying the wristband)

3.15 PM – 4.00 PM | Guided tour by the Alvar Aalto Museum (45 min) (please note! Limited number of seats, separate registration after buying the wristband)

Spend an evening immersed in stories, art and music at Aalto2

6.00 PM – 12.00 AM

Address: Alvar Aallon katu 7, 40600 Jyväskylä

JKL RAVES Lounge
6.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Location: Aalto2 Connecting Section

MuseoFestin musiikillisesta tunnelmasta vastaavat JKL.RAVES-kollektiivin dj:t. Aalto2-museokeskuksen näyttelyiden ja ohjelman rinnalla soi huolella valittu lounge-henkinen musiikki, joka luo museon arkkitehtuuriin ja miljööseen kiireettömän ja kutsuvan tunnelman. Illan edetessä rytmit voimistuvat vähitellen ja musiikki johdattaa kohti tanssittavampaa iltaa.

Lecture: Noora Hemminki: Lieroinen, Kalmu-Sakri, Kyyrä, And the Others – Witchcraft in Central Finland
7.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Location: Aalto2 Auditorium

The lecture examines witches who were active in the Central Finland region from the 17th century to the early 20th century, based on historical and documentary sources. Who were these mysterious wise folk, surrounded by tales of magic and mysticism? In reality, they were often itinerant men who travelled from place to place and were consulted about illnesses, missing possessions and other everyday problems. Lieroinen, Kalmu-Sakri, Kyyrä and other wise men of their time played important roles in their communities – and their true stories may be even more fascinating than the legends.

In Finnish.

Open Doors at the Studio Home of the Heiska Family
7.00 PM – 9.00 PM
Location: Studio Home of the Heiska Family, Kramsunkatu 8

The unique art-filled home of Jonas, Maikki, and Vappu Heiska opens its doors as evening falls. From the Finnish National Romantic era, the studio home was completed in 1913 and the extension in 1926. The over a hundred-year-old building, the objects, art, and photographs take you on a voyage through time and as part of the lives of the family of artists over the course of two generations. On the atmospheric November evening, the Studio Home of the Heiska Family is illuminated with lanterns.

It is possible to explore the Studio Home of the Heiska Family independently. There are guides present who are happy to share the history of the building and its habitants. 12 people are admitted at a time on a first-come, first-served basis.

Finds & Treasures – Alvar Aalto Museum’s and Museum of Central Finland’s Market
7.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Location: Kulma Workshop Space, Alvar Aalto Museum

During MuseoFest, visitors will have a unique opportunity to discover and purchase a variety of special items from the Alvar Aalto Museum. The Museum of Central Finland will also offer a selection of interior décor and exhibition-related items previously used in offices and exhibitions.

Come and explore to see if you can find a piece for your home, such as a furniture restoration project, a ceramic stove tile, or even a piece of marble. A selection of history and architecture books, as well as fine art photographs, will also be available. You may even discover old archival materials from Aalto’s architectural office or sought-after vintage posters.

Come and experience the joy of discovering hidden treasures!

A Moment of Atmosphere – Stories of People and Place
8.00 PM – 9.00 PM
Location: Aalto Lounge, Alvar Aalto Museum

Come and enjoy a storytelling session in the enchanting world of Sanna Puutonen’s texts! Sanna Puutonen has created a series of narrative vignettes for the exhibition 13 Stories about Humane Design. The stories delve into the dialogue between people and space. The stories are narrated by actress Elina Lajunen (in Finnish). You can pop in for a quick visit or curl up under a blanket for the whole hour with a cup of tea or a glass of wine. Relax and enjoy!

Museum Quiz
9.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Location: Aalto2 Café

Come and put your knowledge to the test while enjoying a great atmosphere at the Museum Quiz organised by Jyväskylä’s museums! This light-hearted quiz will take you on a journey through fascinating collections and exhibition themes with a variety of intriguing questions. All you need is a curious mind and a bit of enthusiasm – and there’s even a small prize for the winner. Bring your friends along or join the quiz on your own. Welcome to an evening of quizzing fun!

JKL.RAVES x Aalto2
10.00 PM – 12.00 AM
Location: Aalto2 Connecting Section

The musical atmosphere of MuseoFest is created by the DJs of the JKL.RAVES collective. Throughout the evening, carefully selected lounge-inspired music accompanies the exhibitions and programme at the Aalto2 Museum Centre creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that complements the museum’s architecture and surroundings. As the evening unfolds, the rhythms gradually become more energetic, guiding visitors towards a more dance-oriented atmosphere.

Exhibitions:

11.00 AM – 10.00 PM

AALTO – Work and Life
The Alvar Aalto Museum’s permanent exhibition gives the public an opportunity to explore Alvar Aalto’ life’s work. It takes us beneath the surface into the architect’s working and design process, whether it be an individual building, a city centre, a piece of furniture, or a district plan.

Exploring Central Finland
The permanent exhibition of the Museum of Central Finland traces the history of Central Finland from prehistoric times all the way to the year 2000. The exhibition ponders and presents the life of the people of the region in the different millennia, centuries, and decades.

13 Stories about Humane Design
13 Stories about Humane Design, tells stories about architecture. The Alvar Aalto Museum has invited writer Sanna Puutonen to empathise with Aalto’s buildings via the experiences of their users: the result is thirteen fictional stories.

The Contemplative Eye of Jonas Heiska – Quiet Poetics, Warm Humour
This exhibition presents the life and work of painter Jonas Heiska (1873–1937), born in the village of Oravasaari in Toivakka. It arose in response to requests from visitors to the Artist’s Home of the Heiska Family, a small museum operated by the Museum of Central Finland. Many guests hoped to see additional works from the Heiska collection that are not permanently on view.

Rally Finland – 75 Years of Gravel, Heroes, and a Travelling Circus
This exhibition takes museum visitors out to the gravel roads, pine forests, and makeshift field parking that define rallying in Central Finland. It also brings to life the camaraderie of the volunteers who make the event possible, and explores how the rally has evolved – sparking excitement, debate, and passion in the hundreds of thousands who experience it each year.

Dive into the world of graffiti art with an expert and have a go at becoming a graffiti artist yourself

11.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Address: Kauppakatu 23, 40100 Jyväskylä
jyvaskyla.fi/en/jyvaskyla-art-museum

Workshop: MuseoFest Graffiti Art
12.00 PM – 3.00 PM

Welcome to the graffiti workshop! What would your graffiti name be, and what would your style look like? Find inspiration in the Graffiti City exhibition at the Jyväskylä Art Museum. Participation in the workshop is available with a MuseoFest wristband only. The workshop can accommodate up to 20 participants at a time.

Lecture: “Nice Colours, but What Does It Say?” The Imagery and Vocabulary of Graffiti
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM

Jukka Silokunnas, a Jyväskylä-based visual artist and street culture expert, explores graffiti art in the lecture and encourages dialogue between different forms of art. The Graffiti City exhibition is on display at the Jyväskylä Art Museum from 19 September 2026 to 17 January 2027. Language of the lecture is Finnish.

Exhibitions:

Graffiti City
11.00 AM – 8.00 PM
Graffiti City brings together graffiti artists from Jyväskylä across multiple generations, from the 1990s to the present day. The exhibition guides visitors through the city’s local graffiti history, highlights the multifaceted forms of graffiti, and reveals how graffiti transforms into sculpture, printmaking, and installation art.

Craft from Head to Toe: From Burlesque to Felt Boots

4.30 PM – 8.00 PM

Address: Kauppakatu 25, 40100 Jyväskylä
www.craftmuseum.fi/en

Talk: Mallas Athene – Craft in Burlesque
4.30 PM – 5.30 PM

Did you know that when creating their own character, burlesque artists also make their costumes, down to the finest detail? Making a costume by hand introduces performers to a variety of materials and techniques, while the character takes shape piece by piece. Burlesque artist Mallas Athene, also known as Mari Varonen, will talk about crafts in the world of burlesque and will bring along one of her own performance costumes for visitors to admire.

Felt boot fashion show – Huopaliike Lahtinen
6.30 PM – 7.45 PM

Do you wear felt slippers, or have memories of them? What kind of image do felt slippers conjure up for you? Come and take a relaxed, fashion-show-style look into the world of felt slippers and explore the HUOPA exhibition at the same time.    

Non-stop workshop: beeswax wraps
5.00 PM – 8.00 PM

Tired of wrestling with cling film? Does finding the right lid for a container feel like an endless quest? Fruit, vegetables and dishes can be conveniently covered and stored in the fridge using beeswax wraps. The wraps are reusable and washable, and making them requires no previous skills. Come and learn how to make your own beeswax wrap by hand, and you’ll be able to make them yourself in future.

Exhibition:

11.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Craftstories – Tales of Finnish Skill
A permanent exhibition exploring the Finnish tradition of handmade crafts. It showcases touching stories and objects shaped by hand, reflecting Finnish life from past generations to the present day.

A Timeless Tradition – Finnish National Costume
Embark on a journey into the world of Finnish national costumes and traditional craftsmanship.

HUOPA – Hundred Years of Finnish Craftsmanship
The exhibition celebrates over one hundred years of Lahtiset felt heritage, which has grown from felt boots into a versatile range of felt products.

Layers – Jewellery Artist Eero Lintusaari
Exhibition presents works from jewellery artist Eero Lintusaari’s three-decade career, where material, form and meaning intertwine.

The Woman’s National Costume of the Vyborg Region
The brightly colored woman’s national costume of the Vyborg region was unveiled in the autumn of 2024, and rings were later added to complement the costume. The exhibition presents the costume and its assembly process.

Museum’s Little Christmas Shop
This traditional holiday sales exhibition presents Finnish craftsmanship wrapped up in gift-ready packages.

Soihtu Exhibition Centre showcases the fascinating history of the University of Jyväskylä.

12.00 PM – 4.00 PM

Address: Seminaarinkatu 15, 40100 Jyväskylä, Seminaarinmäki, S Building
jyu.fi/en/jyvaskyla-university-museum

Exhibitions:

Oi kuvatuksia ja mielijuohteita
Explore the history of the University of Jyväskylä and its predecessors at the Soihtu Exhibition Center

Tissari Art Collection
The Art Collection donated by lawer Jorma Tissari represents Finnish mordernism of the 13 different artists of the 1900s.

A Campus for all – The Jyväskylä University’s disappearing Mattilanniemi Campus
The exhibition sheds light on the development of the Mattilanniemi area from an old pasture and city landfill into a vibrant, green university campus. At the same time, it examines the campus as part of the city — a place designed from the outset for all city residents, not just the academic community.

Experience the Charm of Central Finland’s Nature

12.00 PM – 5.00 PM

Address: Ihantolantie 5, 40100 Jyväskylä, Harjun Vesilinna
jyu.fi/en/jyvaskyla-university-museum/natural-history-museum

Exhibitions:

Environment as a heritage
The main exhibition presents nature in Central Finland, from the oldest bedrock to modern habitats. The exhibition is about biodiversity, species and environmental protection, and has been designed with environmental education in mind.

Nature Photographs of the Year 2025
The exhibition features the award-winning photographs from the Nature Photograph of the Year 2025 competition. Both the competition and the exhibition aim to highlight Finnish nature and showcase the year’s finest images of it – in all its beauty and diversity.

Hear about the different stages of the VL Myrsky II fighter aircraft restoration project and discover the conservation work being carried out on a Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter aircraft

Address: Tikkakoskentie 125, 41160 Tikkakoski
airforcemuseum.fi/

Restoration Project of the Finnish VL Myrsky II Fighter Aircraft (2013–2026)

12.00 PM – 12.30 PM
Location: Blenheim auditorium

VL Myrsky was a fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by the State Aircraft Factory during the Continuation War. It was the only Finnish-designed fighter to enter serial production. After the war, all 51 Myrsky aircraft were scrapped. In the early 1970s, the tubular frames of three Myrskys were discovered at a scrapyard and saved. The original engineering drawings, long believed to have been lost, were found in a skip in 1990.

The aircraft conservators of the Finnish Air Force Museum will present the remarkable story of the 13-year restoration project that brought the VL Myrsky back to life, sharing the challenges and milestones of this extraordinary undertaking.

Duration approx. 30 min. Only in Finnish.

Conservation of the German Messerschmitt Bf 109 (MT-507) Fighter Aircraft

12.30 PM – 12.45 PM and 12.45 PM – 1.00 PM
Location: Museum’s restoration workshop

The Finnish Air Force Museum’s aircraft conservators will introduce visitors to the history and future of a Messerschmitt fighter aircraft currently awaiting conservation in the museum’s restoration workshop. Tours are conducted in groups of 15 people. Duration approx. 15 minutes. Only in Finnish.

Exhibitions:

11.00 AM – 5.00 PM

The Permanent Exhibition
The Finnish Air Force Museum presents more than a century of Finnish military aviation history. The exhibition features aircraft from the early decades of the 20th century, fighter aircraft from the Second World War, post-war jet aircraft, and many other aircraft types, as well as aviation equipment, uniforms, and historical artefacts.

Turn the Press and Be Amazed!

4.00 PM – 6.00 PM

Address: Veturitallinkatu 6, 40100 Jyväskylä
jyvaskyla.fi/ratamo/galleria-ratamo

Would you like to try an intaglio printing press? Choose your favorite plate from several options and experience the wonder of printmaking under the guidance of artist Naoji Ishiyama in a non-stop workshop. You can take the print home with you if you wish.

Exhibitions:

11.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Rainer Paananen: Sound of Alchemy / Laura Lohiaita: Screen Sieve

All Events by Schedule

Starting at 11.00 AM

11.00 AM – 8.00 PM
Is art scary? Vote for the scariest work of art!
Location: Jyväskylä Art Museum

Starting at 3.00 PM

3.00 PM – 4.15 PM
Guided Tours of the Jyväskylä University Museum and Alvar Aalto Museum Collection Facilities
Location: Kanavuori Collection Centre (Varikkotie 160, 40800 Jyväskylä)

Participation by advance registration only. The tour will be held in Finnish. Please note that the tour is not fully accessible.

Starting at 4.00 PM

4.00 PM – 6.00 PM
Turn the Press and Be Amazed!
Location: Ratamo Printmaking and Photography Centre

Starting at 5.00 PM

5.00 PM – 5.30 PM
Kimmo Nokkonen: On the trail of Finnish art crimes
Location: Jyväskylä Art Museum

5.00 PM – 7.00 PM
“Silk Stockings and Monastery Liqueur” – Dark Guided Tour (18+)
Location: Finnish Air Force Museum

5.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Bow Workshop
Location: Craft Museum of Finland

5.00 PM
How to recognize a genuine Aalto object? 
Location: Aalto2

5.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Pondering Central Finland (non-stop) 
Location: Aalto2

5.30 PM – 6.00 PM
Tiina Koivulahti: Degenerate art in the Third Reich
Location: Jyväskylä Art Museum

Starting at 6.00 PM

6.00 PM
Ask an Archaeologist (held in Finnish)  
Location: Aalto2

6.00 PM – 6.30 PM
Teija Luukkanen-Hirvikoski: Art for the home
Location: Jyväskylä Art Museum

6.00 PM – 7.00 PM
Guided Tour: From Maker to Museum Display
Location: Craft Museum of Finland

6.00 PM – 9.00 PM
Finds & Treasures – Alvar Aalto Museum Market
Location: Aalto2

6.30 PM – 7.00 PM
“You can keep it / the painting by Frida Kahlo”
Location: Jyväskylä Art Museum

6.30 PM
Recognize Damages to Objects workshop (held in Finnish)
Location: Aalto2

Starting at 7.00 PM

7.00 PM – 9.30 PM
Behind the Facade – Architecture Mask Workshop
Location: Aalto2

7.00 PM
With Love, Rantasipi (held in Finnish) 
Location: Aalto2

7.30 PM
Sipi chirps -songs (the songs are in Finnish) 
Location: Aalto2

Starting at 8.00 PM

8.00 PM
How to recognize a genuine Aalto object? 
Location: Aalto2

8.30 PM
Museum Quiz  
Location: Aalto2

Starting at 9.00 PM

9.30 PM – 12.00 AM
Jytää ja Iskelmää – Finnish Disco Club
Location: Aalto2

Näyttelyt

Aalto2 Museum Centre

AALTO – Work and Life

Exploring Central Finland

Marie-José Van Hee – For Sun and Wind to Paint on

That’s Why There Was LoiskiS – The First 25 Years of the Children’s Music Orchestra

Rantasipi – Tales from the World of Wilderness Hotels

The World of Hydrogen

11.00 AM – 12.00 AM

Address: Alvar Aallon katu 7, 40600 Jyväskylä
aalto2.museum/en/exhibitions/

Jyväskylä Art Museum

17. Graphica Creativa graphics triennial – Dreaming Is Seeing

11.00 AM – 8.00 PM 

Address: Kauppakatu 23, 40100 Jyväskylä
jyvaskyla.fi/en/jyvaskyla-art-museum

Soihtu Exhibition Centre

Oi kuvatuksia ja mielijuohteita

Tissari Art Collection

125th anniversary exhibition at the Jyväskylä University Museum

12.00 PM – 5.00 PM

Address: Seminaarinkatu 15, 40100 Jyväskylä, Seminaarinmäki, S-rakennus
jyu.fi/en/jyvaskyla-university-museum

Ratamo Printmaking and Photography Centre

Mari Hokkanen, The Grand Tour: Cabinet of Curiosities

11.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Address: Veturitallinkatu 6, 40100 Jyväskylä
jyvaskyla.fi/ratamo/galleria-ratamo

Craft Museum of Finland

Craftstories – Tales of Finnish Skill

A Timeless Tradition – Finnish National Costume

The Piri Blue and Other Colours – Markku Piri retrospective

Stiffened Silk Caps in National Costumes

11.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Address: Kauppakatu 25, 40100 Jyväskylä
www.craftmuseum.fi/en

Finnish Air Force Museum

Permanent exhibition of the Finnish Air Force Museum

11.00 AM – 5.00 PM

Address: Tikkakoskentie 125, 41160 Tikkakoski
airforcemuseum.fi/

Natural History Museum

Environment as a heritage

Nature Photographs of the Year 2024

12.00 PM – 6.00 PM

Address: Ihantolantie 5, 40100 Jyväskylä, Harjun Vesilinna
jyu.fi/en/jyvaskyla-university-museum/natural-history-museum

Arrival & Staying in Jyväskylä

Getting to Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä is easy to reach by public transport. Trains and coaches take you directly to the city centre, and you can also fly to Tikkakoski. Arriving by car is straightforward as well. Please check parking information for each museum on their websites.

On the Visit Jyväskylä Region website, you’ll find detailed guidance on the different travel options so you can choose the most convenient way to get to MuseoFest.

Getting Around the City

Jyväskylä’s city centre is compact, making it easy to get around on foot or by bike. During the event, you can travel free of charge on Jyväskylä’s Linkki local buses simply by showing the QR code on your MuseoFest wristband!

The campaign period runs from 14 November 2026 at 12.00 PM until 15 November 2026 at 2.00 AM, and the wristband is valid for travel within zones A–C.

Stay in Jyväskylä

As most of the MuseoFest programme takes place in the evening, visitors coming from further afield may find it convenient to stay overnight in Jyväskylä or the surrounding Central Finland area. The region offers a wide range of accommodation options – you can read more on the Visit Jyväskylä Region accommodation page.

Food and Drink

Jyväskylä boasts a rich selection of restaurants and cafés catering to many different tastes. Visit Jyväskylä Region has put together a guide to local dining options on their website, making it easy to find the choice that best suits you.