Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä Travel Guide

The Jyväskylä Art Museum is a regional art museum dedicated to showcasing contemporary art, printmaking and art from the Central Finland region. Located in the Holvi building on Kauppakatu, the museum is across from Kirkkopuisto church park. The museum's exhibitions offer insightful experiences, displaying Finnish and international graphic art and drawing.The museum organizes 3-4 main exhibitions every year, in addition to smaller gallery exhibitions. The third floor features the Ilmiö art space, offering a fun way to engage with art and science, particularly captivating for families with children. Visitors can also participate in workshops, including free Friday workshops. The museum shop offers a wide selection of products, including postcards, art books, jewelry, and local art products.Founded in 1998, the Jyväskylä Art Museum was previously the Fine Arts Department of the Alvar Aalto Museum. In collaboration with the Centre for Creative Photography, the museum maintains the Ratamo Printmaking and Photography Centre, which includes the Galleria Ratamo, printmaking workshop, photography studio and artist workspaces, located in Jyväskylä's former roundhouse.