Aineen taidemuseo

About the museum

Aineen taidemuseo came into being from the love of art of the Tornio couple Eila and Veli Aine. The Aineen Kuvataidesäätiö foundation they established began in 1974, and the foundation’s collection is the basis of the museum’s work. The museum opened in 1986, and in 2026 it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The museum is run by the City of Tornio.

The museum is located at Länsiranta, close to the Swedish border, in a building called Rajakartano, which also houses the Tornio library. The building was designed by Tornio architect Matti Porkka and completed in 1985.

The foundation’s collection represents Finnish fine art from the early 19th century to the present day. Its emphasis lies on the early 20th-century Finnish expressionists and on the Prisma group of the 1950s and 1960s. The museum’s own growing collection includes modern and contemporary art, and the focus of activities is contemporary art. Every year the museum organises exhibitions drawn from its own collections, workshops and events, and it carries out art education work.

Highlights

• Finnish art collection of the Aineen Kuvataidesäätiö foundation
• Finnish expressionists from the early 20th century
• The Prisma group of the 1950s and 1960s
• Emphasis on contemporary art
• Café Aine during museum opening hours

Permanent exhibition

• Helmiä nauhassa – Aineen taidemuseo 40 vuotta – The collection exhibition celebrates the museum’s 40th anniversary with works from the collections of the Aineen Kuvataidesäätiö foundation and the museum itself.

Founded

1986

Operated by

Tornion kaupunki

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Every Wednesday 15:00–18:00 and on International Museum Day, 18 May.

Museokortti and Kaikukortti are accepted.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum has an induction loop, and there are seats in the exhibition area.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum organises workshops and art education events.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the Rajakartano building next to the Tornio library, at Länsiranta, close to the Swedish border.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Café Aine serves during museum opening hours and by arrangement. The museum also has an auditorium and a meeting room.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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