News - Museum

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.

Martta Wendelin (1893–1986) is best known as an illustrator of idyllic domestic and rural scenes. However, in the 1920s and 1930s, she also depicted a completely different era and atmosphere: the hustle and bustle of cities and fashionable jazz girls. The Tuusula Art Museum's autumn exhibition, Silkkisukkia, polkkatukkia (Silk Stockings, Bobbed Hair), which opens on Wednesday 10 September, highlights this lesser-known phase in Wendelin's career, which depicted modern femininity and urban culture.

The popular Politician's Museum Internship campaign brought Pia Lohikoski, a Member of Parliament from Central Finland, to learn about the everyday work of the Tuusula Museum. This year marked the tenth anniversary of the Politician's Museum Internship. Hundreds of politicians from different levels of social decision-making have participated in the internships. This year, more than 60 decision-makers are participating in the campaign, with over 30 museums around the country taking part.

The unveiling ceremony for the Pasuuna artwork, which is open to everyone, will be held on Wednesday, 27 August at 4 p.m. The programme includes a speech, an interview with artist Satu-Minna Suorajärvi and a musical performance. The artwork is located on the newly completed Tykkimiehenraitti, near the main entrance to Rykmentinpuisto School.

This traditional event day is full of joy and new discoveries at the museums around Lake Tuusula. This year, Ahola, Ainola, Halosenniemi, the Lotta Museum, Erkkola and Aleksis Kivi's death cottage will all be participating. Tuusula's own library bus, Kirre, will arrive at the Halosenniemi car park as usual. On the event day, all museums will offer free admission to children and the adults accompanying them.

Tuusula Week, 21–27 July 2025, will be a week of culture and events in many forms. The event week will feature concerts, summer theatre, circus, museum visits, guided tours, family days, socialising and experiences.

Tuusula is full of fascinating museums. During the seventh annual Tuu museoon (Come to the Museum) weeks, specialised museums located throughout the municipality offer a wide range of exhibitions on industrial and local history.