Service group: Culture
The Vantaa City Museum in Tikkurila is now the Vantaa History Museum
As of September 1, the Vantaa City Museum’s location in Tikkurila will be known as the Vantaa History Museum. The new name was chosen from among nearly 200 suggestions. The first permanent exhibition about Vantaa's history will open to the public on November 27.
All capital region first-graders to receive a book from Helmet libraries
In cooperation with publishers, Helmet Libraries will be gifting books to all first-graders in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area during the academic year 2026–2027. They are also all invited to visit their local library.
Enrollment in schoolchildren's free-of-charge hobbies begins on August 24
Vantaa of Many Hobbies’ free-of-charge hobby groups for schoolchildren begin again in September.
Children’s culture across Vantaa – explore the fall 2026 program for children and the young
Discover the cultural offerings for children and the young this fall and sign up for events. Many of the events are free of charge.
Welcome to Håkansböle Manor Museum, where history comes alive around you
Håkansböle Manor Museum opens its doors to the public in Hakunila. The opening week takes place from June 10 to June 14, 2026. Take a peek at the manor's stunning interiors!
The liveliest family day of the summer takes over Backas on July 1 – Free music, dance, and carnival fun
The Backaksen Kesäkeikat (“Backas Summer Gigs”) stage will be filled with children’s joy and carnival atmosphere on Tuesday, July 1, from 10:00 to 12:00, as a free-of-charge festival day for the entire family takes over the area. The day will feature energetic program, music, dance, and activities
Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen outline common policies for drone-related emergency warnings
The cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have outlined policies for organising their services during possible drone alerts. Through unified operating models, services and the population in the metropolitan area can be protected across municipal borders. These policies help prepare for situations
The Defence Forces’ MILjazz tour to arrive in Ankkapuisto, Vantaa
The Defence Forces’ MILjazz concert will bring summer vibes to Ankkapuisto in Korso, Vantaa, on Saturday, 6 June.
Welcome to Håkansböle Manor Museum, where history comes alive around you
Håkansböle Manor Museum opens its doors to the public in Hakunila. The opening week takes place from June 10 to June 14, 2026. Take a peek at the manor's stunning interiors!
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi's exhibition Empathy explores the multilayered nature of emotion, power, and connection
The exhibition Empathy at Vantaa Art Museum Artsi (15 April–18 October 2026) opens perspectives on empathy—as an emotion and an experiential skill that shapes how we encounter other people, communities, and the surrounding nature. The exhibition highlights the personal, cultural, and ecological