The city simulator at the Heureka science center takes the visitors on a journey into a future city in 20X0. The exhibition is based on lifestyles and their sustainability. The visitors make different consumption choices with the help of an identification wristband and get feedback on the lifestyle they choose. Based on the choices, the simulator will create a personal sustainability barometer for each visitor.

Location Heureka, Kuninkaalantie 7, Tikkurila, 01300 Vantaa

Open Mon-Wed, Fri 10–17, Thu 10–20, Sat-Sun 10–18

Tickets 5–28,50 € depending on a ticket

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17 illustrators from the Napa Illustrations agency asked one Finnish author to take part in a Helsinki-related book project in which the illustrators got to illustrate the selected authors’ texts. The book will be published in January and the pictures will be displayed in the Yellow City exhibition series which will take place, for example, in the city’s libraries, Lasipalatsi and the Annantalo arts center. Free admission.

Location All around the city

Tickets 0 €

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Kiasma’s thematic exhibition deals with the interface between art and popular music. All the displayed pieces have been inspired by music in one way or another. So thank you, music!

Location Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Mannerheiminaukio 2, 00100 Helsinki

Open Tue 10–17, Wed-Thu 10–20.30, Fri 10–22, Sat-Sun 10–17

Tickets 10/8 €

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Academician, professor and artist Outi Heiskanen’s 75th birthday exhibition fills the architecturally valuable Didrichsen art museum with her familiar prints. Her rarely seen paintings, sculptures and installations can also be seen at the exhibition.

Location Didrichsen Museum, Kuusilahdenkuja 1, 00340 Helsinki

Open Mon closed, Tue-Sun 11–17

Tickets 9/7/3 €

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Design and architecture have had a remarkable impact on the visual imagery within films shot in Helsinki between the 1930s and 1960s, commenting on and creating images of urban culture. The exhibition highlights Finnish design in films and also the lesser-known assistants behind Finnish cinematography, such as set and costume designers.

Location City Museum Helsinki, Sofiankatu 4, 00170 Helsinki

Open Mon-Fri 9–17, Thu 9–19, Sat-Sun 11–17

Tickets Free admission

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Helsinki Art Museum’s major exhibition Of Toys and Men explores the relationship between play and art. The exhibition presents the history, design and aesthetics of toys from several centuries past. Some of the exhibits come from legendary toy manufacturers, such as Lego and Mattel, but there are also a number of unique items made by regular people as well as world-famous artists.

Location Helsinki Art Museum, Tennis Palace, Salomonkatu 15, 00100 Helsinki

Open Mon closed, Tue–Sun 11–19

Tickets 10/9/8 €

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