Aalto2 Museum Centre

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The Aalto2 Museum Centre’s new section connects the Alvar Aalto Museum (left) and Museum of Central Finland (right). Photo: Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.
The Aalto2 Museum Centre’s new section connects the Alvar Aalto Museum (left) and Museum of Central Finland (right). Photo: Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.
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Aalto2 is a unique meeting place for architecture, design and cultural heritage in Jyväskylä in the heart of Central Finland. It combines two buildings designed by Alvar Aalto: the Museum of Central Finland and Alvar Aalto Museum. The Museum of Central Finland (1959–1961, 1991) focuses on the cultural history and heritage of Central Finland. The Alvar Aalto Museum (1971–73) belongs to the Alvar Aalto Foundation and is custodian of the material and intellectual legacy of the world-famous architect and designer. The museum buildings are connected by a new, light-filled section designed by A-Konsultit Architects. The new part (completed in 2023) houses the museums’ shared social area as well as the Aalto2 Shop and Café.

Aalto2 fulfils Alvar Aalto´s wish to create a forum that brings together a variety of artforms. The Aalto2 Museum Centre seamlessly combines architecture, design, cultural heritage, art and science. The Museum Centre puts on an interesting, multifaceted exhibition programme, as well as new events for different target groups. Find out more about the Aalto2 Museum Centre on our website. The Museum Centre’s multifunctional facilities are superbly suited to business meetings and evening events.

AAlvar Aalto designed the Alvar Aalto Museum and the Museum of Central Finland side by side in Jyväskylä's Ruusupuisto Park. Photo: Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation
AAlvar Aalto designed the Alvar Aalto Museum and the Museum of Central Finland side by side in Jyväskylä's Ruusupuisto Park. Photo: Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation
The Alvar Aalto Museum’s permanent exhibition tells the story of Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto's architecture, design and personal lives. Photo: Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.
The Alvar Aalto Museum’s permanent exhibition tells the story of Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto's architecture, design and personal lives. Photo: Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.
The Museum of Central Finland’s permanent exhibition presents the cultural history of Central Finland. Photo: Pekka Helin, Museum of Central Finland.
The Museum of Central Finland’s permanent exhibition presents the cultural history of Central Finland. Photo: Pekka Helin, Museum of Central Finland.
Visiting a museum is also an architectural experience of space and building. A sculptural staircase leads to the large exhibition space on the second floor. Photo Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.
Visiting a museum is also an architectural experience of space and building. A sculptural staircase leads to the large exhibition space on the second floor. Photo Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.
The new part of the museum center is a popular event space, where you can find both the services of Aalto2 Shop and Aalto2 Café. Photo Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.
The new part of the museum center is a popular event space, where you can find both the services of Aalto2 Shop and Aalto2 Café. Photo Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.

Aalto2 Museum Centre

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Alvar Aallon katu 7, 40600 Jyväskylä, Finland

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+358 44 790 9827

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