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Coronavirus - Latest information and advice
All information, support and instructions on the coronavirus is to be found at www.turku.fi/en/corona. Click the headline above to go to the website.
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Welcome to concerts
Turku Philharmonic Orchestra offers a wider range of symphony concerts as well as theme and chamber music concerts.
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Combine culture and exercise
Take your time and explore Turku and its love stories, statues and urban legends. You can walk, run or cycle, the choice is yours.
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Visit Turku
Local favourites, group and theme tours in Turku and the region. Welcome to Turku!
Upcoming events
30.11. 19.00
FORK, CHAPTER 2: THE END TOUR
6.–30.11.2020
Find the tracks of reading!
1.12. 19.00
Päällystakki
1.12. 19.00
Inspiring concerts in autumn 2020
2.12. 18.00
Vaahteramäen Eemeli
2.12. 19.00
KULTAINEN VASIKKA
The discount is available 26 Nov – 10 Dec
26.11.2020
Discount at the museum shops for Culture Card holders
Museum shops are full of presents for friends, children, grandparents, teachers and just about anyone. You are sure to find interesting publications, amusing gifts, quality crafts, beautiful jewellery, crafting and drawing materials and much more in the extensive collection of the museum shop.
November 6th 2020 – January 31st 2021
24.11.2020
Ulrike Mohr C6 (Carbon)
Mohr works by carbonising wood and wooden objects. Working with charcoal represents a special form of con-centration and compression for her. She is inspired by the sensations created by the work, such as the scent and sound of the charred works and the almost ritualistic nature of the production process.
Book tips for customers!
04.11.2020
Åbok, Turku’s own Book-Tinder
Today, 4 November 2020, Turku City Library publishes a new type of online service. Åbok (which went by the name "Book-Tinder" during processing), is an online service that helps the library's customers find new and interesting reading and provides the opportunity to browse the shelves virtually.
Turku Castle
21.10.2020
Exhibition Interior designer Carin Bryggman 100 years
To celebrate the centenary of Carin Bryggman’s birth, her life and design works are showcased in Turku Castle.
The discount is available 26 Nov – 10 Dec
26.11.2020
Discount at the museum shops for Culture Card holders
Museum shops are full of presents for friends, children, grandparents, teachers and just about anyone. You are sure to find interesting publications, amusing gifts, quality crafts, beautiful jewellery, crafting and drawing materials and much more in the extensive collection of the museum shop.
November 6th 2020 – January 31st 2021
24.11.2020
Ulrike Mohr C6 (Carbon)
Mohr works by carbonising wood and wooden objects. Working with charcoal represents a special form of con-centration and compression for her. She is inspired by the sensations created by the work, such as the scent and sound of the charred works and the almost ritualistic nature of the production process.
Book tips for customers!
04.11.2020
Åbok, Turku’s own Book-Tinder
Today, 4 November 2020, Turku City Library publishes a new type of online service. Åbok (which went by the name "Book-Tinder" during processing), is an online service that helps the library's customers find new and interesting reading and provides the opportunity to browse the shelves virtually.
Turku Castle
21.10.2020
Exhibition Interior designer Carin Bryggman 100 years
To celebrate the centenary of Carin Bryggman’s birth, her life and design works are showcased in Turku Castle.
Please come only whene you´r healthy!
19.08.2020
The library's new routines this autumn
Turku City Library will return to normal opening hours on August 17, 2020. The self-service period returns to local libraries from 7 am to 9 pm. The library's autumn events and group visits are carried out taking into account covid safety restrictions and safe distances..
Glowing silks, soft velvet and shimmering jewellery
02.07.2020
The Northern Exhibition Hall’s extensive collection exhibition opened at Turku Castle
The Northern Exhibition Hall has been reopened with a new appearance and nearly 800 objects on display from the Museum Centre of Turku’s own collections.
WAM’s free concert series
25.08.2020
Inspiring concerts in autumn 2020
WAM’s autumn concert series of 2020 will be started at the beginning of September. The programme features 13 concerts as well as some of the top artists in our country.
Open Library hours will be Mon–Fri 7 am to 7 pm!
23.06.2020
Self-service hours return to Branch Libraries July 1st
Turku City Library’s branch libraries will open for self-service with limited opening hours on July 1st. Self-service use of branch libraries has been on hold in June because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The discount is available 26 Nov – 10 Dec
26.11.2020
Discount at the museum shops for Culture Card holders
Museum shops are full of presents for friends, children, grandparents, teachers and just about anyone. You are sure to find interesting publications, amusing gifts, quality crafts, beautiful jewellery, crafting and drawing materials and much more in the extensive collection of the museum shop.
November 6th 2020 – January 31st 2021
24.11.2020
Ulrike Mohr C6 (Carbon)
Mohr works by carbonising wood and wooden objects. Working with charcoal represents a special form of con-centration and compression for her. She is inspired by the sensations created by the work, such as the scent and sound of the charred works and the almost ritualistic nature of the production process.
Book tips for customers!
04.11.2020
Åbok, Turku’s own Book-Tinder
Today, 4 November 2020, Turku City Library publishes a new type of online service. Åbok (which went by the name "Book-Tinder" during processing), is an online service that helps the library's customers find new and interesting reading and provides the opportunity to browse the shelves virtually.
New Culture Card benefit
22.09.2020
TPO:s public dress rehearsal in autumn
During the autumn season 2020 Turku Philharmonic Orchestra offers three public dress rehearsals. Enroll beforehand.
Please come only whene you´r healthy!
19.08.2020
The library's new routines this autumn
Turku City Library will return to normal opening hours on August 17, 2020. The self-service period returns to local libraries from 7 am to 9 pm. The library's autumn events and group visits are carried out taking into account covid safety restrictions and safe distances..
WAM’s free concert series
25.08.2020
Inspiring concerts in autumn 2020
WAM’s autumn concert series of 2020 will be started at the beginning of September. The programme features 13 concerts as well as some of the top artists in our country.
Open Library hours will be Mon–Fri 7 am to 7 pm!
23.06.2020
Self-service hours return to Branch Libraries July 1st
Turku City Library’s branch libraries will open for self-service with limited opening hours on July 1st. Self-service use of branch libraries has been on hold in June because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Important for users to obey instructions
22.06.2020
Coronavirus Restrictions at Sports Facilities Eased from 22 June Onwards
Restrictions caused by the coronavirus epidemic are eased at sports facilities maintained by the City of Turku from Monday 22 June onwards. For example, the area-specific restrictions on number of people at outdoor swimming stadiums are eased and the pool-specific restrictions on number of people are removed.
Spring & summer 2020
10.06.2020
The Recreation Division Services are almost operating as usual again
The City of Turku Recreation Division has mainly returned to normal after the state of emergency caused by coronavirus this spring. Some safety restrictions remain in force and some events have been cancelled. (Updated 25/6/2020.)
Summer fun in the city
10.06.2020
Art ferry for the Aura River and blocks of wood playing the tango
The City of Turku held an idea competition intended for local professionals in the visual arts from 4 to 24 May. The projects to be awarded and implemented were chosen from among the proposals submitted by the due date. The projects will be on display in different parts of the city from 1 July to 30 September 2020.
Many experiences – one card
Culture or sports?
With the Kimmoke Wristband you can speed up your free time!
Are you unemployed, in rehabilitation or perhaps on parental leave? You might be entitled to the Kimmoke Wristband. It will give you access to sports areas and cultural attractions with an affordable seasonal fee.
Culture or sports?