Museums

Museum sites

Our museum sites are Halosenniemi, Erkkola, Aleksis Kivi’s Memorial Cottage and Klaavola House. We are also involved in the museum activities of the Kellokoski Hospital Museum and the Jokela Brick Factory Museum.

Museum collections

The Tuusula Museum has art and cultural history collections that shed light on the history and development of Finland through Tuusula and, in particular, its artistic community and industrial history.

Three glass containers by the window in Halosenniemi.

Museum events

The year includes several established event days that are reflected in the museum's activities: Come to the Museum Weeks, Children's Museum Celebrations at the Tuusulanjärvi Museums, and Aleksis Kivi Day.

People enjoying a string quartet concert in the studio space.

Museum educational services

Through our educational services, we share our expertise in local history and art education with schools, early childhood education providers and customers of all ages to support learning.

A group of schoolchildren walking in front of a tall log building.

Museum volunteers

Museum volunteers get a glimpse behind the scenes and learn about the everyday work of museum professionals.

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Public art

Public artworks enhance the appeal of the area, act as attractions and quickly become landmarks shared by everyone in different parts of Tuusula.

Close-up of a metal artwork resembling a sunflower.

Museum contact details

Contact details for museum staff.

Current events at the museum

Children’s Museum Festival at the Tuusulanjärvi Museums on 22 August

Museum 11.8.2026

This traditional event day is packed with cheerful atmosphere and fun activities for families with children at the museums around Lake Tuusulanjärvi on Saturday 22 August. Taking part are Ahola, Ainola, Halosenniemi, the Lotta Museum, Erkkola and Aleksis Kivi’s final home. Tuusula’s own mobile library, Kirre, will arrive at the Halosenniemi car park as usual. On the day of the event, admission to all the museums is free for children and the adults accompanying them. The museums are open from 10.00 to 17.00.

Advertisement for the ‘Children’s Museum Party’ event

The best events of the summer during Tuusula Week, 20–26 July

Museum 14.7.2026

Tuusula Week brings a wealth of activities for all ages in July. The programme includes culture, sport, music, exhibitions, markets and community events across the municipality.

Four children sitting on a blanket outdoors in a summery setting. At the top, the text reads: ‘Tuusula Week, 20–26 July’.

‘Come to the Museum’ Weeks open the doors to local history

Culture 9.7.2026

Tuusula is full of fascinating museums. During the eighth edition of the ‘Tuu museoon’ weeks, running from 21 July to 2 August, specialist museums located across the municipality will be showcasing industrial and local history through a diverse range of exhibitions.

Various roses are in bloom in front of the yellow house

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