News - Museum

The exhibition Lehden terällä (On the Edge of the Blade) opens on Wednesday, 14 January, at Erkkola on Rantatie in Tuusula. The exhibition examines the observation of nature and the preservation of the disappearing at the intersection of art and science through the works of Kreetta Järvenpää, Terhi Heino, Ebba Masalin and Hilda Olson.

Welcome to Halosenniemi's new website at halosenniemi.fi. The site also showcases Halosenniemi's new visual identity, designed by advertising and marketing agency Creative Crue. Poutapilvi is responsible for the technical platform of the website, and has also revamped other websites for the municipality of Tuusula. The new website ensures that usability and accessibility meet modern-day requirements.

Still haven't bought your Christmas presents? The museum shops at Halosenniemi and Erkkola have lots of fun ideas for Santa's sack! The shops offer a wide selection of products, from books to interior design items – each with its own theme. 

Tuusula's cultural spring offers experiences with music, stories and magic. Tickets for the beloved Minä elän! clubs and Kulttuuritalo Monio's spring events are now on sale.

The Tuusulankulttuurikasvatus.fi website has been revamped.

Pekka Halonen, Hymni Suomelle (Hymn to Finland) exhibition will be on display at the Petit Palais art museum in Paris from November 2025 to February 2026. Pekka Halonen's art will be presented to the French public for the first time in a large retrospective exhibition.

The third Cultural Heritage Evening in Tuusula on Monday, 3 November, will focus on the protection of Tuusula's ancient monuments and the preservation of its architectural heritage. During the evening, archaeologist Tiina Mikkanen will talk about the protection and preservation of Tuusula's archaeological sites. Renovation expert Joni Rousku will give tips on what grants can be applied for from the National Board of Antiquities and the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY) for the maintenance of architectural heritage.

The Rudolf Koivu Award is presented every two years for the best illustrations in a children's or young adult book. Ten children's and young adult books, whose illustrations have been selected by the jury as nominees for the 2025 award, are on display at Erkkola until 14 December.

Friday, 10 October, is Aleksis Kivi and Finnish Literature Day. In Tuusula, Aleksis Kivi is traditionally commemorated with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tuusula churchyard. Everyone is welcome to celebrate our national author. Aleksis Kivi's death cottage will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in honour of the holiday.

23 September marks the 160th anniversary of Pekka Halonen's birth. Halosenniemi will celebrate the artist's life and career with a new exhibition, "Far Away from the Land – In the Painter's Landscapes," starting on Wednesday, 24 September. It will feature Halonen's paintings from his home region of Lapinlahti, his travels in Finland and the surroundings of his studio home in Halosenniemi on the shores of Lake Tuusulanjärvi. Known as a portrayer of the Finnish people and nature, Halonen focused particularly on depicting the immediate surroundings of his home in Tuusula. The paintings convey the changes in the seasons and weather conditions.