Craft Museum of Finland
Stories are created with hands – find yours.
Situated on the pedestrian street at the hearth of Jyväskylä, the Craft Museum of Finland is easily accessible museum, which unobtrusive façade hides experiences for all senses and for all ages. The national specialized museum tells the story of Finnish crafts as part of the weave of history. Handicraft has lived along with Finland both in everyday life and in celebration and it plays a significant role even in our current digital era.
Handicraft is a broad concept that covers both soft and hard materials, traditional techniques as well as new innovations.
Get to know versatile Finnish craft and colourful national costumes in permanent exhibitions Craftstories - Tales of Finnish Skill and A Timeless Tradition - Finnish National Costume.
Get inspired by temporary exhibitions, where different handicraft techniques, their masters and art craft are presented, as well as, of course, the Finnish national costume tradition.
Try your hand at the crafts in the museum's open workshop or experience the museum's rich year of events, which offers guided tours, artisan meetings, and workshops. The museum shop has products by Finnish crafts people for big or small needs.
Welcome to the Craft Museum of Finland!
News
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7.9.2026The Finnhorse is one of the world’s most versatile all-round horse breeds and the only horse breed developed entirely in Finland. In 2027, 120 years will have passed since the establishment of the breed’s official studbook, and museums in Central Finland will explore the theme from a range of perspectives.Image
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4.9.2026The Craft Museum of Finland is offering many guided tours this autumn, including two tours in English. Explore the stories, people and ideas behind the museum’s exhibitions, from Finnish felt-making and jewellery art to national costumes.Image
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1.9.2026One day, countless experiences to enjoy once again! Jyväskylä Museums will host MuseoFest for the second time on Saturday 14 November 2026. The newly announced programme invites visitors to spend the day and evening immersed in the world of museums, all the way until the clock strikes midnight.Image
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From Felt Boots to International Design: The Lahtiset Family’s Century-Long Felt Story at the Museum
24.8.2026Felt has been part of Finnish life for centuries. Made from sheep’s wool using water, heat and movement, this versatile material has provided warmth and protection and been adapted to countless uses. The Craft Museum of Finland’s autumn main exhibition, HUOPA – Hundred Years of Finnish Craftsmanship, tells the story of the Lahtiset family business and its more than a century-long journey with felt.Image
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25.2.2026The National Costume Centre of Finland’s exhibition presents Karelian national costume culture through the lens of modern sportswear. The textile and fashion designer Lauri Greis’s clothing collection on display is inspired by Karelian national costumes and, more broadly, Finnish national costume traditions.Image
Events in the Craft Museum of Finland
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The National Costume Center of FinlandThe National Costume Center of Finland
The National Costume Center of Finland displays an researches national costumes and other traditional clothing of Finland. The center is responsible for preserving the national costume culture of the Finnish-speaking Finland.
The center conducts research and provides education and guidance on the subject. They organise exhibitions and events. The National Costume Center of Finland is in the Craft Museum of Finland premises in Jyväskylä.
The National Costume Center of Finland displays national costumes and other traditional clothing of Finland in a permanent exhibition. Temporary exhibitiosn are in museum's 2nd floor, Kuja exhibition area. These change 2-3 times a year.
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The Conservation CenterThe Conservation Center
The Conservation Center serves private clients, museums and various organisations alike. The conservators are glad to give advice and guidance on the care and preservation of objects.
The Conservation Center is a national institution, specializing in the conservation of old and new precious textile artefacts as well as providing advice and guidance concerning conservation and preservation.
Conservation Center also gives consultancy in the field of conservation, lectures and courses on conservation and design of display structures and storage facilities for textiles.
