Turku Art Museum ’s diverse and high-quality exhibitions introduce the fascinating world of art, from classics to the freshest contemporary art. In addition to the varied exhibition programme the museum offers many other events as well as the beautiful atmosphere in which to meet and relax. In cosy Café Victor you can break for a coffee or a light lunch and in the summertime enjoy one of the most fantastic views over the city. Visit also the museum shop for delicate items, beautiful gifts and necessities.

Now + Upcoming:

7.7.2020– Collection: A few words about collecting

28.1. - 22.5.
Omar Victor Diop

10.6. - 28.8.
Moderni nainen

25.3. - 22.5.
Studio | Melina Paakkonen: Kohtauksia
Pimiö | HNV Collective: Atomic

Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, the museum of history and contemporary art, is a unique cultural attraction in Turku. The museum, opened in 1995, is maintained by the Aboa Vetus Ars Nova Foundation. The exhibition halls of Ars Nova are located in the Rettig palace which was completed in 1928. Contemporary art as well as the art collection of the foundation are presented here. The two galleries, Takkahuone and Omatila, located within the museum have their own exhibition programmes. Aboa Vetus is an underground area of ruins, where the genuine constructions tell the history of the oldest city in Finland.

Now + Upcoming:

15.10.2021 - 29.5.2022
Osmo Rauhala: Remember to forget everything

17.6.22 - 9.10.22
Kustaa Saksi

The Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art (WAM) is the Turku City Art Museum named after the famous sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen (1894–1966) from Turku. This middle-aged museum isn’t content to just rest on its laurels, but is presenting new and experimental art projects. The event programme includes various cultural events, lectures, concerts and theme days for families. The museum is also home to the Wäinön valinta museum shop and pleasant Café Wäinö.

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WAMx:

Situated in the historical setting of the Old Great Square, the gallery features interesting temporary exhibitions. Brinkkala Gallery is a unique and fascinating exhibition space. Located on the second floor, the gallery can be reached via the mansion's beautiful stair hall. The gallery comprises two back-to-back rooms with high ceilings. The long sides of the rooms are lined with windows. Brinkkala welcomes both collaborative projects and individual art exhibitions. The space is suited to the display of two-dimensional works as well as installations and sculptures. The gallery highlights projects that somehow reflect community.

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See Brinkkala Gallery's webpages for current exhibitions: turku.fi/en/old-great-square/brinkkala-gallery

Kunsthalle Turku is a centre for visual arts run by two NGO's: Photographic Centre Peri and Turku Artist's Association. The kunsthalle, located in the Old Town House of Turku, serves contemporary art exhibitions of interest to the public as well as an Artoteque, a library with photography books and PeriLab, a digital studio for visual artists. Kunsthalle Turku's Banquet Hall on the third floor hosts up to 150 persons and it is available for rent for various events and parties.

Now + Upcoming:

6.5. – 4.6.
Big Gallery | Elina Oikari & Yassine Khaled: If I Will Be You  
Little Gallery | Erkki Nampajärvi: Paintings
Aula Gallery  | Turku Artotheque : Artoteque Pique Nique 5

10.6. – 10.7.
Big Gallery | Jonna Karanka, Merja Kokkonen & Laura Naukkarinen  
Little Gallery | Saku Soukka: Scope
Aula Gallery |  Turun Taidelainaamo / Artoteque Pique Nique 5

15.7. – 28.8.
The 98th annual exhibition of the Turku Artists Association