We occasionally organise talks, tours, and activities in English, Finnish, and Spanish. The latest info on those activities is always published on this page.
Activities this autumn
Thursday evenings at Nationalmuseum
Kickstart the weekend at Nationalmuseum! On Thursday evenings, the museum is abuzz with people, art and live music, with FREE admission for everyone from 5pm to 8pm.
Short pop-up viewing in English
Join a pop-up viewing and discover a lot in a short time! In just 15 minutes, one of the museum’s experts will introduce you to a selected artwork. Free admission, no pre-registration required. Tours are held in English.
Free drop-in in the studio
Come and be creative in the Nationalmuseum’s studio! On Thursday evenings this autumn, you can explore some of the fundamental materials and techniques of art. Try drawing, painting, or sculpting. Free drop-in. No prior experience needed. Open to all!
Sculpture Sketching
Try sketching using sculptures as models. We draw them from different angles and at different speeds and train the eye to see shapes, directions and movements in something that is completely still. Free admission, drop-in.
The 2025 Tessin lecture, by Tamar Garb – The African Guernica: Viewing Picasso from the South
This Tessin lecture will place the South African artist Dumile Feni’s monumental drawing "African Guernica" from 1967 alongside Picasso’s famous painting executed in 1937 and discuss the relationship between them. The lecture will be held in English.