Autumn holiday at Malva invites you to explore, wonder and create!

Detail from Alma Heikkilä’s work in the Symbiosis exhibition. Photo: Tommi Mattila

Welcome to spend your autumn holiday at Malva!
Malva offers art, inspiration and creative activities for visitors of all ages. Explore the exhibitions, join guided tours for children, and take part in art workshops. Admission to the museum is always free for visitors under 18 years of age, and all autumn holiday week activities are free of charge. Adults can participate in workshops with a museum admission ticket or a Museum Card.

Autumn holiday program

Saturday 17 October, 12–15 Open workshop
An open art workshop where all museum visitors are welcome to create and explore art.

Tuesday 20 October, 12–15 Open workshop for School-Age Children
This workshop is intended for children and young people aged 7–13. Participants will explore nature-themed creative activities inspired by the Symbiosis exhibition.

Wednesday 21 October, 12–14 child & adult workshop
In this workshop, a child and an accompanying adult work together to create a shared artwork. The workshop is limited to 20 participants. Please reserve a place in advance for each participant through the museum’s online shop.

Thursday 22 October, 12–15 Open workshop for children and youth
This workshop is designed for children and young people aged 7–17. Inspired by the exhibition Layers of Being, participants will explore portraiture and create self-portraits.

More detailed event descriptions can be found at malvamuseo.fi/events.

Exhibitions at Malva

Symbiosis 16.5.–1.11.2026
In the layers of being 9.10.2026–18.4.2027
Inspector Palmu’s mistake and other Finnish film posters 20.10.–13.12.2026
Roots – Treasures from the collections