Jyväskylän taidemuseo
A city-centre art museum in Jyväskylä, combining contemporary art, art from Central Finland and printmaking; for children there is the art space Ilmiö.
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About the museum
The Jyväskylän taidemuseo is located in the city centre at Kauppakatu 23, in the Säästöpankki (Savings Bank) building beside Kirkkopuisto (Church Park). The museum’s exhibition space, called Holvi, is in a commercial and residential building, and good landmarks include the city church, the Kirkkopuiston bistro and Kain Tapper’s granite sculpture Yö (Night) at the edge of the park. The museum is maintained by the City of Jyväskylä.
The museum’s changing exhibitions combine contemporary art phenomena, art from Central Finland, and Finnish and international printmaking and drawing. The extensive art collections present art from Central Finland as well as domestic and international printmaking. The museum focuses on the accessibility of art and on audience participation.
On the second floor there is the art space Ilmiö (Phenomenon), where visitors can sit, play and explore art phenomena; the museum also has the city’s attractive art toilets. The museum shop sells local art books and products. The art museum also runs the Grafiikka- ja valokuvakeskus Ratamo (Ratamo Graphics and Photography Centre) at Veturitallit (Locomotive Sheds).
Highlights
- Collections of art from Central Finland and of printmaking
- Changing contemporary art exhibitions in Holvi and the Galleria
- Art space Ilmiö for children and families
- Art toilets and museum shop
- Free admission for under-24s
Permanent exhibition
- Taidetila Ilmiö – On the second floor, the art space can be used for sitting, playing and exploring art phenomena, alone, with friends or with family.
- Founded
- 1998
- Operated by
- Jyväskylän kaupunki
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €8pensioners and unemployed people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 23 · Under 24s enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | €8 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Holders of the EU Disability Card and their assistants enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | €6Students and employees of the City of Jyväskylä: €6. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €8 per personGroup ticket for groups of more than 10 people; one tour leader and one bus driver per group enter free of charge. Tickets for the whole group are bought at once, and Museokortti or culture vouchers cannot be used for the group. |
| Joint ticket with the Suomen käsityön museo (Finnish Crafts Museum), valid for one day | €17 |
Free admission: Free days in 2026 include Jyväskylä Day on 22 March, Finnish Visual Arts Day on 10 July and the Christmas art bazaar on 12–13 December.
Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) is accepted. A member of the Alvar Aalto Society (Alvar Aalto -seura) with one guest pays €10 in total. Payment methods: Smartum, ePassi, Tyky+ and Edenred. Admission to the museum shop is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
The museum is barrier-free: all floors can be reached by lift, and the accessible toilet is on the first floor. A wheelchair and pushchairs, as well as aids such as a torch and a magnifying glass, can be borrowed from the museum. There is a dedicated parking space close by for people with reduced mobility. Descriptive exhibition tours are available for visually impaired people, and a culture guide can be ordered as a companion.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 23 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
- Kids’ birthday parties
The art space Ilmiö on the second floor invites children and families to sit, play and explore art phenomena. The open art workshop is free of charge, and the museum holds children’s art birthday parties as well as free events for children and young people. Pushchairs can be borrowed.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Local bus stops are close to the museum, and the taxi stand is next to the museum.
By car
Parking available
There are parking spaces near the museum, and a dedicated space for people with reduced mobility. You can stop briefly at the door, but a car must not be left there.
- Accessible parking
The museum is located in the city centre on Kauppakatu, at the edge of Kirkkopuisto.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop sells postcards, art books, jewellery and notebooks, as well as Museokortti cards. Food from home may be eaten in the lobby, and during events coffee-house products are available there.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Public guided tours are held in the exhibitions, usually free of charge, along with paid guided tours booked in advance in Finnish, English or with audio description. Guided tours must be booked in advance; the recommended maximum group size is 25 people. Guided tours booked in advance for schoolchildren and students are free on Tuesday to Friday, 8:00–16:00. |
