Craft Museum of Finland
Stories are created with hands – find yours.
Several temporary exhibitions are on display at the same time, where different handicraft techniques, their masters and art craft are presented, as well as, of course, the Finnish national costume tradition. Handicraft is a broad concept that covers both soft and hard materials, traditional techniques as well as new innovations. Come and be inspired!
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.
Travel trough 2000 years of crafts in A Joyrney in Time exhibition in the museum's lecture hall, or try your hand at the crafts in the museum's open workshop. In the workshop space on the second floor of the museum, children and adults can try their hand at making their own souvenirs.
The museum's rich year of events offers guided tours, artisan meetings, and workshops for all age groups.
The museum shop has products by Finnish crafts people for big or small needs.
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, built on three floors, 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.
Welcome to the Craft Museum of Finland!
News
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19.12.2025Metal art plays an important role in church architecture, often appearing in small but significant details – the adornments of buildings. These metal artworks are so integral to the overall appearance that they frequently go unnoticed.Image
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19.12.2025The Lobby Gallery at the Craft Museum of Finland invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich details of delightful scale models in the exhibition Dreamlike Dwellings. The works on display playfully explore the parallels between Finnish and Chilean traditions of wooden construction, featuring both faithfully represented buildings and imaginative architectural creations.Image
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Tradition continues in new and surprising forms in the Craft Museum of Finland’s exhibitions in 2026
19.12.2025In 2026, the Craft Museum of Finland will take its visitors on a journey through Finnish craft traditions, diverse materials and the future of design. The year’s key themes highlight living heritage, sustainability, the reinterpretation of materials, and the role of craft in everyday life and cultural heritage. The exhibitions present both masterful craftsmanship and bold perspectives on contemporary design.Image
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29.9.2025The stiffened silk cap, a radiant crown in the Finnish national costume tradition, captivates with its diversity in exhibition at the Craft Museum of Finland.Image
Events in the Craft Museum of Finland
13.2.2026 13.00
Craft Museum of Finland
13.2.2026 13.00
Craft Museum of Finland
Stitch & Subvert – Jyväskylä / Art Without Transportation
13.2.2026 15.00
Craft Museum of Finland
Street Level, Lobby Gallery
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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.
