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Museums of Vaasa

Vaasa City Museums serves as the regional responsibility museum of Ostrobothnia, producing, preserving, and presenting the science, art, and history of the region. Our exhibitions offer a mix of local and international culture and art. Check out what we have to offer below!

Currently on display

Apocalypse No/w

Marcus Lerviks and Florian Tuercke offers a critical, poetic, and multifaceted perspective on a reality in which an anthropocentric way of life, technological development, and global crises are intertwined. Through sound, video and large-scale installations, the exhibition examines the transitional phase of our time. On display May 16–August 29, 2026.

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nabbteeri - Scavenger's Garden

Artist duo nabbteeri is based in Övermark; their work characterised by an experimental and ecological approach, often taking site-specific and locally sourced materials as its starting point. Insects and invertebrates take centre stage as the artists explore the contradictions of art and the acceptance of the unfamiliar. The exhibition runs 9.5-20.9.26.

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Vaasa Court of Appeal 250 years

The Old Vaasa Museum is presenting an exhibition about the 250-year history of the Vaasa Court of Appeal. The exhibition sheds light on the early years of Vaasa Court of Appeal, its activities and impact on the lives of the people of Vaasa and the entire historical Ostrobothnia. The exhibition is on display 7.5.-29.8.2026.

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Serene Moments and Vibrant Colours | Tikanoja Art Museum

The exhibiton offers a glimpse into Frithjof Tikanoja’s remarkable collection. Tikanoja was not only a businessman but also a lover of literature, music, and visual arts. He amassed an extensive book collection and an art collection comprising over a thousand works. Long-term exhibition.

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I’m Not Afraid – Finnish Contemporary Illustrators | Tikanoja Art Museum

Children’s and young people’s worlds take center stage in the I’m Not Afraid group exhibition showcasing acclaimed contemporary illustrators. In addition to the well-known forms of illustration, such as drawings and paintings, animations and spatial installations contribute to a multi-sensory form of storytelling. On display 27.9.2025–23.5.2026.

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Treasures from Near and Beyond the Seas | Ostrobothnian museum

Exhibition Treasures from Near and Beyond the Seas is based on objects and works of art from the collection of Karl and Elin Hedman. The renewed collection exhibition was opened to the public in June 2024.

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Terranova - Natural History Exhibition

Terranova - natural history exhibition explores the unique nature of our region, including the World Heritage Site of the Kvarken Archipelago, the ice age that influenced its formation, and the relationship between humans and marine nature. The future is contemplated, especially from the perspective of climate change.

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Vaasa 400 - tales from a city

Vaasa 400 takes visitors on a journey through the city’s 400-year-long history. The exhibition highlights events and circumstances that have shaped the society, administration, education, livelihood and everyday life of the people as well as festivals and celebrations.

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Welcome to the museums of Vaasa!

Below you can find the opening hours, entry fees, and contact details of Vaasa’s museums. Did you know that by buying a ticket to one of the museums entitles you to visit them all, the Ostrobothnian Museum, Tikanoja Art Museum, and Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art, on the same day?

Opening hours

Ostrobothnian museum: Wed-Sun 10-17 (closed 21.9.-7.11.2026)
Kuntsi museum for modern art: Wed–Sat 10–17
Tikanoja art museum: Wed–Sat 10–17 (closed 24.5.-10.10.2026)
Old Vaasa museum: Wed–Sat 10–17 (open 7.5-29.8)

Exceptional opening hours 2026
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Entry fees

Adults: €15
Students, pensioners, military conscripts, unemployed: €9

Children and young people under 18 years of age: free admission

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Contact us

If you have any questions or would like to contact us, you can use the link below to go to our contact details. We are grateful for your feedback and questions. We will respond as soon as possible!

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Museums and sites

The museums of Vaasa include the Ostrobothnian Museum, the Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art, the Tikanoja Art Museum, and the Museum of Old Vaasa.

The museums of Vaasa preserve the intangible and tangible cultural heritage and communicate it to the public through the collections they hold. The museums produce exhibitions and other museum and cultural environment services, and seek to support identities, transmit knowledge, and provide experiences.

The Museums of Vaasa carry out a regional responsibility for museums in the province of Ostrobothnia.

  • Explore the history of the Vaasa region as well as the nature and world heritage of the Kvarken Archipelago in our permanent exhibitions.

  • The Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art offers changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. Enjoy contemporary art amid the coastal landscapes of Vaasa.

  • The Tikanoja Art Home offers exhibitions of domestic and foreign old art, cultural-historical exhibitions, as well as collection exhibitions.

  • The Museum of Old Vaasa is located in the Wasastjerna House in the Old Vaasa district. Visitors can explore the history of Vaasa before the fire of 1852, which destroyed a large part of the city.

Museums and galleries in the Vaasa Region

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