Our exhibitions
Events at the museum
26.9.2026
Alpona Workshop – A Little Piece of Bengal
Come join us for a fun and relaxing Alpona painting workshop! Alpona is a beautiful traditional Bengali folk art, made with decorative patterns and motifs. In this workshop, you’ll get to learn a little about the tradition and create your own Alpona inspired artwork. No previous painting experience needed! Colours, brushes & materials will be […]
27.9.2026
DHUNUCHI NAACH – Let’s Dance Together!
Come and experience the Dhunuchi Naach dance tradition, learn the basic steps, feel the rhythm and celebrate the richness of Bengali folk art and culture with us! Dhunuchi Naach is a lively and energetic traditional Bengali dance performed with a clay incense burner called a dhunuchi. Accompanied by the powerful rhythms of the dhak drum, […]
Saturday the 3rd October, 1-6 pm
Living capoeira
This October, you can once again dance samba and watch Brazilian martial art led by the Finnish Capoeira Federation! The event is suitable for the whole family, but please be sure to bring ear protection for the little ones between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Warm welcome! PROGRAM FOR THE DAY: ● 1:00 p.m. Event […]
Helinä Rautavaara
Master of Arts Helinä Rautavaara (1928–1998) made a career of documenting foreign cultures and religions.
What Museum is This?
At the Museum we honour the Rautavaara heritage by bringing together different people and working in a variety of ways to increase understanding and dialogue between cultures.
