Porvoo is a cultural tourist’s oasis! There is plenty of versatile cultural offerings for many tastes. Porvoo has galleries, historical art, outdoor works and changing exhibitions.
Accessibility in popular culture destinations in Porvoo
Simen Johan: Until The Kingdom comes at the Art Factory (Taidetehdas) 1.7.-2.8.2026
From 1 July to 2 August, the international Fotografiska exhibition Simen Johan: Until the Kingdome Comes opens at the Art Factory. The exhibition presents powerful, cinematic photographic Works by the New York-based, Norwegian-born artist, in which animals and landscapes intertwine into symbolic and psychologically charged visual worlds. The exhibition is on view free of charge at the Art Factory until 2 August 2026.
In Porvoo, J. L. Runeberg Day is celebrated on 5 February with a mix of long‑standing traditions and new ways of honouring the significance of Johan Ludvig Runeberg and his family to the city. Runeberg’s legacy can, however, be explored in Porvoo all year round. Enjoy a coffee with a Runeberg tart or visit his former home, now a museum.
The art exhibitions at Porvoo Museum have the charm of opposites
Porvoo Museum’s diverse exhibition programme presents events and phenomena related to culture, art and nature. Exhibitions at the Old Town Hall and the Holm House take visitors on a journey through different periods of history, from the Ice Age to the 19th century.
Porvoo Old Town Hall
Porvoo Old Town Hall is the oldest town hall in Finland. Spread over three floors, its exhibitions feature art, design, cultural history and natural sciences from the collections of Porvoo Museum. Together, they tell the story of Porvoo and its people.
Holm House
Holm House is a wealthy merchant’s home built in the 1760s. On the ground floor you’ll find the museum shop and the Konkkaronkka workshop space, which is also occasionally used as a gallery for temporary exhibitions.
Albert Edelfelt spent 26 summers in Haikko, where he painted more than 220 works and drew inspiration from the Porvoo archipelago and its people. Completed in 1883, his studio with large skylights served as the artist’s creative workspace until his death in 1905.
Located in the studio courtyard, Villa Albert features changing exhibitions and a museum shop, while the restored studio offers a unique insight into Edelfelt’s life and work in Haikko.
Visit the Edelfelt Summer atelier and Villa Albert
The westbank of Porvoo river and its nearby blocks have become a public contemporary art gallery space open to everyone.
The art program has been made in interaction with municipal residents and local artist organizations. Its purpose has been to support the goals of high-quality construction in the region, to bring art into urban construction and to create forms of cooperation between art and construction that support the development plans of the region.
Since 2009, about 20 new works of art have already arrived on the westbank. The authors have been local Porvoo, other Finnish, Nordic and Russian artists.
Route through art in Porvoo street view
Explore Porvoo through art that brings together the city’s rich history and vibrant present.
Amazing art pieces available on the Westbank of Porvoo
Explore the Art Factory
Simen Johan’s wonderful exhibition at the Porvoo Art Factory this summer. He has developed a hybrid form of image-making, integrating candidly-photographed animals and landscapes with a compositional structuring and conceptual intent typically associated with painting or cinema. The exhibition is curated by and presented in collaboration with Fotografiska – The Contemporary Museum of Photography, Art & Culture.
Exhibitions in 2026 at Porvoo galleries and museums
The city’s art scene ranges from timeless classics to contemporary works. Museums, galleries and art spaces offer changing exhibitions throughout the year. A diverse programme of exhibitions, events and workshops invites visitors to pause and see the world from a new perspective.
Enjoy art in the unique ambiance of RUNO Hotel Porvoo. RUNO, a hotel concept that celebrates Finnish identity and traditions, also serves as a showcase for Finnish art. In spring 2022, RUNO Hotel Porvoo launched a completely new exhibition concept, RUNO Biannual Exhibitions, curated by visual artist Fanny Tavastila. The exhibition features works by six Finnish artists, thoughtfully scattered throughout the hotel.
The exhibition is free and open 24/7 in accordance with the hotel’s schedule. Pick up an artwork catalog from the lobby at RUNO Hotel Porvoo and enjoy a delightful tour!
Albert Edelfelt spent 26 summers in the Porvoo region and painted more than 220 works here, several of which won prizes in Paris and were bought for museum collections. The studio, built in 1883 as the artist’s working space, functions as a studio museum. The…
Albert Edelfelt spent 26 summers in the Porvoo region and painted more than 220 works here, several of which won prizes in Paris and were bought for museum collections. The studio, built in 1883 as the artist’s working space, functions as a studio museum. The studio exhibits drawings, heliogravures and photographs, as well as artefacts that belonged to the artist.
In 2019, a new building, Villa Albert, was completed in the courtyard of Albert Edelfelt’s studio, which houses a showroom for changing exhibitions and a museum shop.
Finland’s oldest Town Hall has exhibitions of works by masters of Finland’s Golden Age of art, production of top names in Finnish industrial arts, and historical exhibitions.
Finland’s oldest Town Hall has exhibitions of works by masters of Finland’s Golden Age of art, production of top names in Finnish industrial arts, and historical exhibitions.
Do you need a guide for a certain day, time or for a bigger group? You can book a guide through a local travel agency Porvoo Tours. Guided tours can be booked in 14 different languages.
Do you need a guide for a certain day, time or for a bigger group? You can book a guide through a local travel agency Porvoo Tours. Guided tours can be booked in 14 different languages.
The Taidehalli Art Hall is simply overflowing with art! The exhibition space, Gallery Fikka and the Kulma gallery in the upper hall have monthly changing exhibitions of contemporary art. The permanent exhibition consisting of works from Yrjö A. Jäntti’s art collection displays Finnish art from…
The Taidehalli Art Hall is simply overflowing with art! The exhibition space, Gallery Fikka and the Kulma gallery in the upper hall have monthly changing exhibitions of contemporary art. The permanent exhibition consisting of works from Yrjö A. Jäntti’s art collection displays Finnish art from the 1950s to the 1980s. The Konsta Art Lending Service both rents and sells works of art.
Porvoo Art Hall will open to the public 1.6.
Open durin summer, tue – fri 10am to 4pm, sat – sun 11am to 4pm
The gallery in the centre of Old Porvoo, by Raatihuoneentori Square is one of Porvoo’s most beautiful galleries. The spacious, bright rooms, painted deal floors and tiles stoves of the building, which date back to the 18th century, help to create a nostalgic atmosphere for…
The gallery in the centre of Old Porvoo, by Raatihuoneentori Square is one of Porvoo’s most beautiful galleries. The spacious, bright rooms, painted deal floors and tiles stoves of the building, which date back to the 18th century, help to create a nostalgic atmosphere for exhibitions. The Gallery arranges art exhibitions of high standard throughout the year.
Finland’s national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Fredrika Runeberg lived with their sons in Porvoo. In their house museum the works of art, Runeberg’s hunting weapons in the ‘fox skin room’, and the porcelain in the cupboards all serve as reminders of both everyday and social…
Finland’s national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Fredrika Runeberg lived with their sons in Porvoo. In their house museum the works of art, Runeberg’s hunting weapons in the ‘fox skin room’, and the porcelain in the cupboards all serve as reminders of both everyday and social life of the family. In Fredrika’s garden the scent of roses, mock-orange and fruit trees fill the air in summer.
Opening hours
Winter season 1 Sep – 30 Apr, Wed–Sun 10 am – 4 pm.
Summer season 2 May – 31 Aug, Mon–Sun 10 am – 4 pm.
Entry fees
Adults 8 €. Reduced price 6 € for seniors, students, unemployed, and group members (min. 10 persons).
Free admission for children (under 18 years), and with Museum Card or ICOM Card.
Tickets include admission to Walter Runeberg’s Sculpture Collection, open during the summer season.
Holm House, built in 1763, gives you an opportunity to see how a wealthy merchant family lived at the end of the 18th century. On the ground floor there are changing exhibitions and the Museum Shop.
Holm House, built in 1763, gives you an opportunity to see how a wealthy merchant family lived at the end of the 18th century. On the ground floor there are changing exhibitions and the Museum Shop.
Gallery ArtMarina is an art nook surrounded by nature. To reach the gallery take the Pellinki ferry and cross four bridges. The trip is worth it: Terttu Schroderus-Gustafsson’s paintings and the nature of the archipelago compete with each other in beauty and breathtaking colors.
Gallery ArtMarina is an art nook surrounded by nature. To reach the gallery take the Pellinki ferry and cross four bridges. The trip is worth it: Terttu Schroderus-Gustafsson’s paintings and the nature of the archipelago compete with each other in beauty and breathtaking colors.
Welcome to get to know Kråkö’s boat building tradition and famous boat builders from Kråkö! The exhibition features a wooden boat under construction, which allows you to learn about the basic work steps of boat building and, for example, how a board is bent and…
Welcome to get to know Kråkö’s boat building tradition and famous boat builders from Kråkö! The exhibition features a wooden boat under construction, which allows you to learn about the basic work steps of boat building and, for example, how a board is bent and pressed into the right shapes and what kind of tools boat builders use.
The Kråkö Boat Builders Museum is open in the summer season on the 2nd Saturday of the month 14–16 pm, in connection with village events and by agreement.
The museum is located at the tip of the Girsnäs peninsula in Kråkön in Porvoo, opposite Haikko Manor, about 16 km south of the center of Porvoo. You can get there by paved road and by boat to Girsnäs guest pier (free parking, max 4 h).
2 € adult, 1 € child. A separately agreed fee will be charged for guiding groups. Accessibility:
At the entrance outside step 16 cm.
Welcome to explore art at Gallery Garden with exhibition venues Skolan and Bryggeri! Open from May to September, Wednesday to Saturday.
The galleries host monthly rotating art exhibitions showcasing works by various artists. Admission is always free, so step in and get inspired by the…
Welcome to explore art at Gallery Garden with exhibition venues Skolan and Bryggeri! Open from May to September, Wednesday to Saturday.
The galleries host monthly rotating art exhibitions showcasing works by various artists. Admission is always free, so step in and get inspired by the world of art!
In the art gallery you can learn about the artworks and the artists who lived and worked in the city from the 20th century onwards. The latest artworks are from recent years. On display there are paintings, prints, and sculptures from the collections of the City of Porvoo and Porvoo museum.
