4.30 PM Join a guided tour at the Aalto2 Museum Centre gallery and discover the beautiful craftsmanship and skillful design of architect Marie-José Van Hee. Purchase Your Tickets in Advance The guided tour introduces the exhibition of Belgian architect Marie-José Van Hee.The work of this architect, who was awarded the Alvar Aalto Medal in 2024, […]
Welcome to the museum centre for a warm and festive afternoon, where the glow of Christmas lights and the museums’ programme bring a touch of Christmas magic to the darkening evening. During the afternoon you can take part in Christmassy workshops, enjoy seasonal music and sip steaming hot mulled wine. Entry to all events with […]
2 PM – 4 PM Welcome to the That’s Why There Was LoiskiS concert and the premiere of the Loiskis Orchestra documentary! That’s Why There Was LoiskiS – a concert celebrating the first 25 years of the children’s music orchestra. Over the years, the line-ups have changed, and Loiskis has collaborated with a wide range […]
2.00 PM – 4.00 PM The landscape enters the room. How do you create a space where you feel like you are outside when you are inside, and vice versa? Play around and build a miniature model inspired by Marie-José Van Hee, winner of the Alvar Aalto Medal. The non-stop workshop explores indoor and outdoor […]
4.30 PM Come and try sketching and drawing as part of the guided tour of Marie-José Van Heen’s exhibition. You will be able to observe the space, try out different exercises, and see the charming handiwork and beautiful architecture of the Alvar Aalto Medal-winning architect. Pen and paper are often important tools for architects and […]
7 PM – 7.30 PM Chamber choir Cantinovum sings powerful yet gentle pieces remembering important moments from dusk till dawn. The choir brings warmth and light to the darkness. Chamber Choir Cantinovum sings warm, gentle and energetic songs honoring the City of Lights. The choir performs a few pieces. The presentation lasts approx. 30 minutes. […]
6 PM – 7 PM We invite you to discover the new exhibition at the Alvar Aalto Museum. In connection with the City of Light event, the exhibition Marie-José Van Hee – For sun and wind to paint on, will open. Come and admire the beautiful work of this Alvar Aalto Medal-winning architect between 6–7 […]
How do ecological poetics perform between dance, site and image? Nature Untitled is a new work by choreographer Veli Lehtovaara, visual artist Eija-Liisa Ahtila and sound designer Jani Hietanen with an international group of artists. The work is presented in the form of a triptych – each of the three movements discharges on stage in […]
12 PM – 5 PM In what kind of place would you be on a good holiday? What sort of building would your dream holiday destination have, or what kinds of things would you do there? Welcome to our guided drop-in workshop, where you can create, for example, a hotel room or another kind of […]
4.15 PM – 5.45 PM Come and get a sneak preview of the upcoming exhibition at the Alvar Aalto Museum! The event will showcase the exhibition Marie-José Van Hee – For Sun and Wind to Paint on, which opens at the end of September. Treating tradition as a living process—honouring the past while reinterpreting it […]