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Tove Jansson's first illustration of the Moomin House is the highlight of the Moomin Museum's renewed main exhibition
On 21 September 2024, the Moomin Museum will reopen with new original Moomin illustrations by Tove Jansson. All of the museum's paper-based works have been replaced with new works from the collection donated by Tove Jansson. These illustrations are on display for the first time at the Moomin Museum. The jewel of the new exhibition is Tove Jansson's very first illustration of the Moomin House.
Moomin relationships and favourite illustrations – the Moomin Museum opens 21.9.2024
The Moomin Museum’s event day celebrates the museum’s new illustrations. Tove Jansson’s delicate original Moomin artwork need a rest after being exhibited to be preserved for future generations, so once again the whole set has been redone. The museum's Studio is open all day, well-known people from Tampere will talk about their own relationship with the Moomins (in Finnish), and the visitors can choose theis favourite Moomin illustration.
Moomin Museum is closed 9–20 September 2024 – new Moomin art from 21 September
In September, the Moomin Museum will replace all of Tove Jansson's paper-based illustrations on display with new works. The museum will therefore be completely closed from 9 to 20 September 2024. There is still time to see your favourite illustrations in the current Moomin exhibition.
An exhibition about Tove Jansson opens in the Moomin Museum on 20 April 2024
Tove Jansson (1914–2001) is one of the most acclaimed Finnish artists of the 20th century. Jansson was a painter, illustrator, cartoonist, writer, comic strip artist and scenographer, but she is best known as the famed creator of the Moomin characters. The exhibition An Artist’s Life look backs at Jansson’s career and the biographical milestones and relationships that shaped her artistic journey.
Moomin Museum recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travellers’ Choice® Award Winner
The world’s only Moomin Museum has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner for the Speciality Museums category. The award-winning destination consistently receives excellent reviews from travellers on the Tripadvisor platform. Winners are ranked among the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor worldwide.
Moomin Museum’s programme during Manse Pride Week 13–17 June 2023
The Moomin Museum organizes events in honor of Manse Pride Week, both at the museum and at the Saturday celebration in Sorsapuisto Park. At the museum, selected excerpts from the letters Tove Jansson wrote to her friends and loved ones are read daily (in Finnish). In the Studio’s workshop, participants immerse themselves in floral vibes with a rainbow spirit. On Saturday, June 17th, the museum's Art Carts will set up a workshop in Sorsapuisto Park, among the Pride celebration crowd.