Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva

Malva is a museum full of art, design, posters and culture in Lahti, about an hour’s train ride from Helsinki.

Open today at 10-18
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Adults 18 €, children free entry
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Getting there
Getting there

Exhibitions

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Transformations
A dynamic relation to nature acts as a starting point for this exhibition that brings…
until 2.11.2025
Lahti International Poster Triennial
The 50-year-old Poster Triennial brings together masters of graphic design from all over the world…
until 7.9.2025
Roots - Treasures from the Collections
In the exhibition you can experience amazing art, fun posters and impressive Finnish design.

Lahti City Museums is the Museum of the Year 2025!

Lahti City Museums received the Museum of the Year 2025 award in Pori on May 22, 2025.

Lahti City Museums is the Museum of the Year 2025!

Experience the mesmerazing Ahto

Finnish Ekho Collective’s interactive artwork Ahto, changes according to the flow of visitors. Ahto is on display in the Light Gallery of Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva.

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Public art on the map

Set out on an expedition into the world of public art! Around Lahti there are many works of art that you can explore on this website – and also while you’re out and about in the city.

Public art on the map

Current news

Current

Events

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FantAsko! – Furniture Design from Lahti in Posters

5.6.2025 - 6.7.2025
Other Events

Guided Tour in English at 12

14.6.2025
Guided Tour

Guided Tour in English at 12

28.6.2025
Guided Tour

Fall in love with Malva

What is Malva?

Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva is a amazingly experiential museum in the heart of Lahti. The museum brings together art, design and poster content.

What is Malva?

cultural act of the year

Malva has been chosen as the Finlands Cultural Act of The Year at the Kulttuurigaala, which was hosted by the central organization of the culture and art sector KULTA ry and Yle in Tampere on November 24, 2023.

Works of art in storage, drawn out.

Awesome collections

In addition to organising exhibitions, Malva has a key role in preserving cultural heritage. In total, we care for over 9,000 works of art and 70,000 posters.

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