Espoo Museum of Modern Art

Espoo Museum of Modern Art

The Espoo Museum of Modern Art is the premier art museum in the southern Finnish city of Espoo. Established in 2002 with the support of the Espoo Art Museum Foundation, it opened its doors to visitors in 2006. The museum is housed in a building called WeeGee, a multi-purpose complex that accommodates five museums, a modern art gallery, a media art center, a café, a museum shop, and an art school.

The Espoo Museum of Modern Art is an exhibition center that enriches visitors’ experience and knowledge. With an exhibition area of 5,000 square meters, it is Finland’s largest museum. The exhibitions primarily feature works from the museum foundation’s collection, including 20th-century artworks from Finland and abroad, as well as rotating temporary exhibitions. The permanent collection showcases selected pieces from the Espoo Art Museum Foundation and the Sastamala Art Collection, while the temporary exhibitions vary in theme according to current national and international art trends. The museum's permanent displays focus on classic Finnish modern art from the 20th century and contemporary Finnish art beginning in the 1950s.

Espoo Museum of Modern Art

Must-visit reason: Finland’s largest museum in terms of exhibition space

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Finland[Finland]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Uusimaa Region [Uusimaa Region]

City where the attraction is located: Espoo [Espoo]