In ancient times, a mighty matron was buried covered in her cloak of shimmering bronze spiral ornaments, with a magnificent tablet-woven belt around her waist. Almost a thousand years later, as a result of the collaboration of archaeologists' research and craftsmen's skills, ancient costumes tell the story of the magnificent clothing and skilful craftsmanship of the Iron Age.

Showcasing the skills of a strong woman, Kirsti Rantanen – The Space of Textiles tells the story of a pioneering woman's career as an open-minded innovator in textile art. Kirsti Rantanen (1930–2020) was one of Finland’s leading textile artists and designers of the 20th century. Her oeuvre reflects the changes that began in Finnish textile art in the 1970s and in which she was instrumental.

1. Highlights of student life

The following moments will be replayed in memories with warm heart.

Events and activities for every

The exhibition presents a traditional but today somewhat mysterious professional group, milliners. The professional title of milliner comes from the French word modiste. It means a designer, manufacturer and seller of fashionable accessories for women, especially hats. Milliner and hatter have traditionally been two different professions; milliners design and makes hats for women and hatters for men.

City size: appropriate

When students in Jyväskylä are asked about their first impressions of Jyväskylä, many of them mention the size of

"I don't think there are any magic tricks," starts the employment services of the city of Jyväskylä.

At their symphony concerts, the artists of the Meta4 Quartet conduct the orchestra while playing.

Winter Garden is an exhibition of nature-themed embroideries that Maija Brummer (b. 1951) has created with the freehand embroidery technique. The garden in the exhibition features a selection of autumn and winter works but carries a whiff of summer too.