Pori for culture lovers

Pori Art Museum

Pori Art Museum is a contemporary art museum that is impactful and in touch with the times. Originality, uniqueness and belief in the importance of art in society are at the core of the museum’s activities. Originally serving as a customs warehouse and weighing room, the museum building is part of the architecturally significant old town centre of Pori built in the 19th century.

The 2026 exhibition programme brings together Finnish and international artists. The Contra Conservatio group exhibition, which will open in March, brings to the art museum’s Hall not only contemporary art but also the original ceiling frescoes painted by Akseli Gallen-Kallela for the Jusélius Mausoleum, which were saved from a 1931 fire that destroyed the other murals in the mausoleum. In the autumn, the art museum will host a major exhibition by British-Kenyan artist Grace Ndiritu, which includes not only Ndiritu’s own art but also works selected by the artist from the museum’s collections.

Pori Art Museum is based on the life’s work of professor Maire Gullichsen (1907–1990) and the collection of the art foundation bearing her name.

The exhibition Maire Gullichsen and the Turning Points of Modernism presents a collection of classics in new contexts, juxtaposed with collection pieces that have rarely been on display. Helene Schjerfbeck’s simple expression, Magnus Enckell’s and Ellen Thesleff’s colourful paintings, Sam Vanni’s abstract still life and Lars-Gunnar Nordström’s Constructivism are all milestones of Finnish art in the 1900s.

Poriginal Gallery

Poriginal is Pori Art Museum’s own gallery, which selects six exhibitions annually through an open call. Poriginal’s exhibitions focus on contemporary art. The public has free admission to the gallery’s exhibitions.

Satakunta Museum

Spread across three floors, Satakunta Museum presents a journey into life in Satakunta from the distant past to the present day. The permanent exhibition Elon merkkejä – Signs of Life offers plenty of things for the whole family to explore and experience.

Moomins at Taikurinhattu and the Spirit of Himmeli

The works created by Tove Jansson and Tuulikki Pietilä for the Taikurinhattu daycare centre in Pori will return to Pori from the exhibition at HAM Helsinki Art Museum. Starting in February, they will exceptionally be on display in a small exhibition in the Kamari space of Satakunta Museum. The exhibition will feature Jansson’s last public oil painting Spring, Summer, Autumn, mixed media works featuring Moomin themes, and Pietilä’s graphics, among other things.

Rosenlew Museum

In Aittaluoto, next to a traditional industrial site, you can familiarise yourself with the history and production of the Pori-based company Rosenlew (1853–1987) at the permanent exhibition The Age of a Family Company. The changing exhibitions expand the perspective to various topics concerning industry and technology. Rosenlew Museum also has a museum shop.

Ahlström Estate

The Ahlström Ironworks area in Noormarkku is one of Finland’s largest and most imposing ironworks areas. It offers high-quality accommodation and restaurant services, as well as cultural tours. The historic environment combines industrial heritage, architecture and nature in a unique way.

Visitors can enjoy guided tours, exhibitions, nature trails and cultural events all year round. The Ahlström Estate is the perfect destination for a day trip or a peaceful holiday in beautiful historic surroundings.

Villa Mairea

In the Noormarkku Ironworks area, you can also find the famous Villa Mairea designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto. The building combines architecture, iconic design furniture, art and well-being. People come from all over the world to see these beautiful examples of design and art!

Alvar and Aino Aalto designed Villa Mairea as a home for their friends Maire and Harry Gullichsen. Located in the Noormarkku Ironworks area, the building was completed in 1939. At the time, Harry Gullichsen was the General Director of A. Ahlström Oy. Maire Gullichsen was a patron and collector of arts, and her collection of foreign art is on display in Villa Mairea. The building also accommodates the Mairea Foundation established by Maire Gullichsen. The Foundation is responsible for showing the building to the public and taking care of its collections. Villa Mairea can be visited on guided tours. Visited by thousands of people every year, it is one of the most renowned private homes in the world.

Jusélius Mausoleum

The Jusélius Mausoleum is one of the most famous attractions in Pori and the only mausoleum in Finland. It was built in 1903 to commemorate Sigrid, the only daughter of businessman Fritz Arthur Jusélius. The magnificent building is located at the Käppärä Cemetery, and its symbolism and frescoes are considered nationally significant. The paintings were made by the artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela. The mausoleum can be visited with a Visit Pori guide upon request from 1 May onwards, also outside opening hours.

Cultural events for every taste

Kulturhuset Fiini is a house of culture, art and events. Its stunning facilities are open every day. The building is a modern masterpiece and an attraction in itself – a place where architecture and art come together to create a rich experience. In addition to a permanent exhibition of works of public art, Fiini also offers changing art exhibitions with free admission. The building is also home to Café Blåbär, where you can enjoy coffee, cakes or a light lunch. Next to Café Blåbär, you will find Skibban, a public library with a Nordic theme.

Promenadikeskus has been hosting concerts and performances since 1999. Even today, the venue attracts culture lovers from all over Finland, with local performers, national stars and international artists bringing the stage to life.

Porin Teatteri is one of the oldest theatres in Finland, with a history spanning more than 140 years. The theatre offers unforgettable experiences for all ages with breathtaking performances in a stunning Renaissance Revival building, completed in 1884 and located in the centre of Pori. The theatre’s programme includes a wide range of drama, comedy, musicals and children’s theatre, both domestic and international productions. The theatre offers enjoyable experiences for spectators of all ages all year round.

Rakastajat Theatre is a distinctive and bold theatre that brings forth new perspectives and fresh stories. The intimate setting creates an authentic and intense theatre experience where the audience and actors can encounter each other. These two theatres make Pori a vibrant cultural city where visitors can be moved and inspired by theatre.

Pori Sinfonietta has been the city’s own orchestra since 1938, performing nearly weekly with the full orchestra or in smaller chamber ensembles. In addition to symphony and chamber music concerts, popular music and children’s concerts are also included in the diverse programme of the orchestra, which mainly performs at Pori’s Promenadisali.

The event calendar offers the easiest way to browse the many events Pori has to offer.

Deepen your bond with Pori with a guided tour

How’s your bond with Pori – solid or non-existent? Our guided tours will help you form a bond with this lovely city or strengthen an existing one. Come alone, with a companion or with a larger or smaller group to experience the most interesting destinations in Pori and the surrounding area or the city’s top attractions. There is a wide range of guided tours available, from detective novel walking tours to other activities with darker themes or pleasant tours guided by characters. The duration, route and theme of the tour can also be customised according to the group’s wishes, which will make it easy for you to strengthen your bond with Pori. Ticket sales for public tours and more detailed descriptions of private tours are available in our online shop at shop.visitpori.fi.