Photo: Heidi-Hanna Karhu Photo: Samuli Pentti SAT-SUN 17 18 MAR 11AM 5PM CHILDREN S MUSEUM FESTIVAL This year s event will be a whole weekend of construction-related fun from dream homes to toy hacks. EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS SPRING 2018 A CULTURAL MEETING PLACE www.facebook.com/weegeenayttelykeskus @weegeenayttelykeskus #nayttelykeskusweegee @nayttelykeskusweegee
A CULTURAL MEETING PLACE Based in the former offices of the Weilin & Göös publishing house designed by legendary Finnish architect Professor Aarno Ruusuvuori (1925 1992), WeeGee is a museum, exhibition and event hub in Espoo. It houses four museums, Studio Suuronen, the Futuro house, a cafe and restaurant and the EMMA Shop. WeeGee offers visitors experiences and inspiration all year round. TALKS AT WEEGEE TOPICAL DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATES EMMA ESPOO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART EMMA's collections and exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modernism, contemporary art and design. The Wee- Gee building s impressive modern architecture adds to the experience-focused presentation of changing exhibitions and the permanent collections of EMMA, the Saastamoinen Foundation and Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation. Taidevartti guided tours Fridays at 6 pm, free admission. Sundays at 1 pm. www.emma.museum www.emma.museum/tapahtumat FINNISH MUSEUM OF HOROLOGY The Finnish Museum of Horology specialises in clocks, watches and other timepieces. Our permanent exhibition displays a range of timepieces with a particular focus on clocks and watches manufactured and worn in Finland. With annual special exhibitions and events showcasing the people, issues and innovations in the horology and precious metals industry. of the permanent exhibition on the first Saturday of every month at 1.30 pm, guided tours on special exhibitions on other Saturdays at 1.30 pm. www.kellomuseo.fi KAMU ESPOO CITY MUSEUM KAMU is a part of the Espoo City Museum, which preserves, collects and displays the history of Espoo. The KAMU exhibition A Thousand Stories About Espoo tells stories about the city s history from the Stone Age to the present day. Changing special exhibitions bring both international and local historical themes to WeeGee. At KAMU you can see, touch and try things for yourself! Sundays at 2 pm. Family museum hour, Touch history Saturdays at 12 noon - 1 pm non-stop. Seniors historical afternoons Wednesdays at 2 pm. Stories of another kind (R 18) On the first Friday of the month at 5.30 pm. 15 minutes of fame, Hear the story behind one of our artefacts Fridays at 5.15 pm. Pram dates On the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon, KAMU hosts a shared moment for parents and their babies. Free admission. www.espoonkaupunginmuseo.fi FREE ADMISSION EVERY FRIDAY 5PM 7PM FINNISH TOY MUSEUM HEVOSENKENKÄ Designed to delight visitors of all ages, the Finnish Toy Museum exhibitions explore toys and play from the late 19th century until the present day. It is a chance for you to discover the history of Finnish toys and enjoy a range of changing exhibitions. for all the family, Sundays at 3 pm. for adults on the first Saturday of the month at 1.30 pm. Saturday workshops Saturdays, at 1 3 pm www.lelumuseohevosenkenka.fi FUTURO-HOUSE Designed by architect Matti Suuronen, Futuro is an elliptical house built of plastic elements that captures the experimental shapes, new materials and optimistic ideas of space-age architecture and design in the late 1960s. The house will be open 15 May 17 September during our regular opening hours. In 2018, WeeGee will organise a range of events to celebrate Futuro s 50th anniversary. All events are in Finnish unless WED MONTHLY 5 6:30 PM / EMMA Photo: Ari Karttunen / EMMA EMMA TALKS A series of talks for everyone with an interest in art. The talks will draw their inspiration from exhibition s currently on display at EMMA. The series is designed to explore themes surrounding life and society. Free student admission. For the latest programme information, please visit: www.emma.museum/emmatalks WED 31 JAN 5:30 6:30 PM MAKING SPACE Artist Maaria Wirkkala and architect Juhani Pallasmaa discuss the new space that celebrates the creative legacy of Rut Bryk and Tapio Wirkkala. Hosted by EMMA Director Pilvi Kalhama. SAT 19 MAY 1 2 PM / WEEGEE THE FUTURO WORLD WITH ART HISTORIAN MARKO HOME Art historian Marko Home will be on hand to discuss the colourful twists and turns of the Futuro story and to shed light on how the Futuros around the world are doing today. EMMA SHOP FRI 16 FEB 5:30 7 PM / The EMMA Shop, located in the WeeGee exhibition space entrance foyer, offers a frequently updated selection of exhibition merchandise and a comprehensive range of art books. The shop also sells art supplies, homewares and gifts. Photo: Lapponia Jewellry TALKING TO JEWELLERY DESIGNERS BJÖRN WECKSTRÖM Artist Björn Weckström (born 1935) is indisputably one of Finland s best-known jewellery designers internationally. In the course of the evening, he will discuss his career highlights and his creative practice. Admission free. SAT 7 APR 1 PM / PAHLMAN COLLECTION - JEWELLERY AND OTHER STORIES HELENA PAHLMAN Helena Pahlman is an internationally renowned jewellery collector. She and her husband Lasse Pahlman first began collecting jewellery in the 1970s when they toured Finnish and international jewellery exhibitions to forge new contacts in the contemporary jewellery scene. CAFÉ WEEGEE WED 6 PM / KAMU CIVIL WAR, NOW A LECTURE SERIES KAMU s Civil War, Now lecture series approaches civil war from a number of perspectives as a topic, phenomenon and historic event. The speakers are all experts in their field, inviting the listeners to fully engage with this complex issue. WED 14 MAR 6 PM / KAMU THE NATURE OF CIVIL WAR CIVIL WAR AS A PHENOMENON PROF. JUKKA KEKKONEN WED 21 MAR 6 PM / KAMU CHILDREN IN THE FINNISH CIVIL WAR 1918 TUULIKKI PEKKALAINEN M. SOC. SC. WED 28 MAR 6 PM / KAMU THE FINNISH CIVIL WAR IN LITERATURE AN AUTHOR TALK WITH LEENA LAN- DER AND MIKE POHJOLA WED 4 APR 6 PM / KAMU CIVIL WARS AND REFUGEES SAANA-MARIA JOKINEN, JOURNALIST All events are in Finnish unless Entry with WeeGee ticket unless We reserve the right to make changes. WeeGee s new cafe and restaurant serves organic, freshly-ground coffee and delicious lunches with delicious brunches available at the weekend. Pick your favourite seasonal bakes from our display or treat yourself to freshly made cakes created in our own bakery. Our menu also features a choice of seasonal specialties created by our head chef.
EXHIBITIONS KWHOLE BUILDING / WEEGEE EEMMA - ESPOO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART KKAMU - ESPOO CITY MUSEUM KKELLOMUSEO - ELELUMUSEO - TOY MUSEUM Entry with WeeGee ticket unless We reserve the right to amend the programme. ALL YEAR / EMMA Rut Bryk, Hexagon and Tapio Wirkkala, Ultima thule. Photo: Ari Karttunen / EMMA BRYK & WIRKKALA VISIBLE STORAGE The collection on display contains items from the personal working archives of Rut Bryk (1916 1999) and Tapio Wirkkala (1915 1985). Alongside sketches, drawings, photographs and prototypes, it contains a large number of artworks as well as rare models that never made it into production. This unique visible storage gives a more in-depth insight into the collection than a conventional exhibition, providing visitors with an entirely new style of access through independent exploration and discovery. 14 FEB 29 JUL 2018 / EMMA JOHN KØRNER: TRIPOLI LAMPEDUSA EMMA has invited Danish contemporary art visionary John Kørner to create a site-specific installation that will transform the entire Areena exhibition space at EMMA into a single participatory artwork. Kørner s approach is characterised by a sense openness and lyricism, with a wonderful ability to unleash the viewers imagination 11 APR 2018 6 JAN 2019 / EMMA NO ORDINARY MOMENTS In No Ordinary Moments, works from EMMA s existing collection line up alongside our latest acquisitions to present a series of small, everyday miracles and highlight surrealist influences in contemporary art. The exhibition builds bridges between Oppenheim s world and the present day. Fantastical and strange, the reality created by the works, quite unlike the one that surrounds us, channels the sub-conscious and the subliminal. Featured artists include Oscar Furbacken, Jeppe Hein, Juhana Moisander, Miikka Vaskola, Anna Estarriola, Ernst Billgren, Malin Ahlsved and Nabb + Teeri. 14 FEB 12 AUG 2018 / EMMA Meret Oppenheim Portrait with tattoo, 1980. LEVY Galerie, Hamburg. Photo: Heinz Günter Mebusch MERET OPPENHEIM: MIRRORS OF THE MIND The exhibition is a wide-ranging showcase of works by Meret Oppenheim, a highly influential figure within the surrealist movement. The exhibition forms part of EMMA s exhibition series on international modernists. Meret Oppenheim (1913 1985) is hailed as one of the most important and original talents to emerge from the surrealist movement. Her intellectual playfulness, experimentation and feminism so present in her life and work remain relevant to his day. Oppenheim covered and disguised ordinary everyday items, such as clothes, accessories and furniture, lending them a new, and unexpected, lease of life. UNTIL 22 APR 2018 / EMMA STILL / LIFE TAPIO WIRKKALA RETROSPECTIVE Curated by designer Harri Koskinen, the retrospective vividly presents the life and work of Tapio Wirkkala (1915 1985), and marks the launch of a series of exhibitions in the Aukio space. STILL / LIFE is divided into two parts to reflect Wirkkala s prolific career as a designer and artist. ALL YEAR / EMMA TOUCH SAASTAMOINEN FOUNDATION COLLECTION EXHIBITION Touch brings together a broad selection of contemporary art by Finnish and international artists with a focus on humanity. In recent decades, art has focused on questions surrounding identity, corporeality, the human and our interaction with the world that surrounds us. The works in this exhibition offer new perspectives on what it means to be human, inviting visitors to reflect on their own sense of humanity, in interaction with the artworks on display..until 11 FEB 2018 / TOY MUSEUM KIMBLE 50 YEARS! The Finnish Toy Museum celebrates 50 years of the Kimble, the board game also known as Frustration. The exhibition has been curated by Tactic Games, Kimble s Finnish manufacturer. Visitors can find out more about Tactic Games history and enjoy a game of Kimble. Congratulations, Kimble! ALL YEAR / TOY MUSEUM TOYS AHOY The Finnish Toy Museum s permanent exhibition is a chance for visitors to discover children s nurseries and playrooms from years gone by, to reflect on the vital importance of play as an activity, to consider how children s games have evolved over time and to remember their own childhood and favourite toys. Come and see the teddies gathered for a meeting and the hobby horses prancing in the stables. The Löylymäki miniature railway shows village life in the 1950s..24 FEB 26 AUG 2018 / TOY MUSEUM Photo: Tartu Toy Museum MÄNG + PELI=100! FINLAND AND ESTONIA TALK GAMES Finnish Toy Museum and Tartu Toy Museum s joint exhibition celebrates the two countries 100 years of history through toys, seeking similarities and discovering differences. Come along and discover why Lotte the dog is so popular in Estonia and much, much more! UNTIL 3 MAR 2019 / TOY MUSEUM Photo: Pekka Elomaa A HOUSEWARMING PLAYHOMES AND HOME PLAY A special exhibition by the Toy Museum, Housewarming is a tribute to everyday life and the way our domestic routines are reflected in children s play. Toys, playgrounds, photographs and children s drawings are used to illustrate the role of the home in the lives of children across time. Activity areas throughout the exhibition invite visitors to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into some housework in urban and rural homes alike. ALL YEAR / TIME MACHINES The Museum of Horology s permanent exhibition displays a range of timepieces with a particular focus on clocks and watches manufactured and worn in Finland. Visitors will have the chance to learn all about timekeeping from the earliest sundials to the most sophisticated wristwatches. Let s journey through time! UNTIL 2 APR 2018 / STUDIO SUURONEN Photo: Jussi Hellsten WEEGEE SPACE STATION A JOURNEY TO ANOTHER DIMENSION Find out more about our planet and space and discover some breathtaking scenery at WeeGee s very own space station. This is as close to space as you will get on Earth! Admission free. EXPERT TALKS: Sat 6 Jan, Sun 25 Feb and Sun 1 Apr, 3 5pm, Sat-Sun 17 18 Mar, 12 noon 5pm 24 MAY 2018 7 APR 2019 / Photo: Kultakeskus A CENTURY OF GIFTS - KULTAKESKUS 100 YEARS Finnish design and craftsmanship take centre stage at this exhibition showcasing a series of moving trueto-life stories. Kultakeskus centenary exhibition comprises jewellery and silverware that, for a century, have been an integral part of everyday life and special occasions in Finland. 24 MAY 7 APR 2018 / FINNISH JEWELLERY The most stunning jewellery from Finland s 100 years of independence glitters and sparkles in the Museum of Horology s special exhibition, featuring precious stones, popular favourites, contemporary designs and timeless classics. UNTIL 21 OCT 2018 / KAMU Photo: Espoo City Museum A SHATTERED LIFE - ESPOO IN THE FINNISH CIVIL WAR This exhibition explores the fates of Espoo residents caught up in the Finnish civil war. Issues like hate speech and social divides that are widely debated today were an everyday reality for people a century ago. How did the political turmoil that preceded the civil war manifest itself in Espoo? What happened in Espoo during the war? What was life like after the war? This exhibition focuses on first-hand accounts and stories that shed light on people s experiences on both sides of the conflict. All of them show that life is always more nuanced and complex when viewed up close. ALL YEAR / KAMU A THOUSAND STORIES ABOUT ESPOO This exhibition tells the story of Espoo its people, villages, manor houses, parties and everyday life. It also offers visitors new insights into Finland and the Finnish people and how Espoo became the second largest city in Finland.
EVENTS ALL EVENTS ARE IN FINNISH UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. SAT-SUN 17 18 MAR 11AM 5PM SAT 27 JAN & 10 MAR 1 3 PM / MON 5 26 MAR 2 PM / TOY MUSEUM THU 5 APR 12 NOON / KAMU PRAM DATE: A MUSICAL JOURNEY INTO THE PAST The April date takes you on a journey through history by singing familiar children s songs. No singing skills needed! Photo: Samuli Pentti CHILDREN S MUSEUM FESTIVAL A BUILDING PARTY FOR ALL THE FAMILY GRAB YOUR GLOVES, PUT ON YOUR HARDHAT AND PARTY! This year s event will be a whole weekend of constructionrelated fun from dream homes to toy hacks. Come and design a game world and build things using giant building blocks. Also included are a screening of the Lego Movie, an appearance by Tatu and Patu and some really big machinery! SAT MONTHLY 1 2:30 PM / EMMA FROM PERCEPTION TO PICTURES Discover the world through creative drawing and pick up basic techniques in a laid-back atmosphere in the EMMA exhibition space. Ideal for beginners and advanced drawers. The class will be led by visual art educator Tero Hytönen. The cost of the class and all materials are included in the ticket price. The classes will take place on 6 Jan, 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 14 April and 12 May. SAT 6 JAN 1 3 PM / TOY MUSEUM MAKE YOUR OWN FINGER PUPPETS You ll have your pets wrapped around your finger in no time! Join us for a fun session to make your own animal finger puppets. LET S BUILD SOME FUN TOGETHER! TUE 9 JAN 29 MAY 1 2 PM (EXCL. 20 FEB) / WEEGEE Photo: Jussi Helimäki CULTURAL WALKS FOR SENIORS These walks are suitable for participants of all ages and incorporate gentle aerobic activities, balance exercises and stretching along with a visit to the exhibitions on at the WeeGee. In collaboration with Espoo Sports and Exercise Services. Photo: Koruverstas Klova JEWELLERY WORKSHOPS Design and create your own jewellery at our workshops facilitated by jewellery specialists Klova. We will decorate your piece using metal wire, stamping and hammering. To sign up, please contact: info@kellomuseo.fi / 050 5359767, price 45 incl. materials. THU 1 FEB 12 NOON / KAMU PRAM DATE: MEDIEVAL SKILLS On the first Thursday of the month, KAMU hosts a fun shared moment for parents and their babies. Our February date lets you discover how well you would have fared as a medieval villager. TUE-FRI 20 23 FEB / EMMA Photo: Ari Karttunen / EMMA TAKE AN ART BREAK AT EMMA Come and spend the winter holiday week at EMMA on your own, with family or with friends. There will be events taking place daily so you can come for all the days or pick your favourite. The cost of the class and all materials are included in the ticket price. To sign up, go to: www.emma.museum TTUE-FRI 20 23 FEB 2:30 PM / TOY MUSEUM GUIDED MUSEUM TRAIL Our guided museum trail offers a series of brain-bending activities. Discover the museum exhibits and put your wits to the test before finishing off with a fun crafts project. Photo: Pekka Elomaa FIRST HOME, THEATRE FOR BABIES At this theatre production especially created for babies aged 4 12 months, audiences will be invited to explore different elements of the domestic environment through sensory perception and rhythmical expression. With capacity for 10 babies with their parents. Please sign up at least one week in advance by contacting lelumuseo@ hevosenkenka.fi or +358 (0)50 590 0137. Tickets 12 (baby + 1 adult). 2FROM TUE 27 FEB / EMMA FASHION DESIGN CLUB The EMMA fashion design club returns! Do you dream of becoming a fashion designer? Are you obsessed with colours, fabrics and accessories? EMMA s fashion design club is your chance to get stuck right into all things trendy. The plan is to design and create an outfit together and then launch it at our very own fashion show. The club is run by designer Linda Jännäri and the Finnish Association of Design Learning. Suitable for all Year 2 to Year 6 students. The club will run over 10 sessions. SAT 24 FEB 12 NOON / TOY MUSEUM MÄNG + PELI=100! OPENING CEREMONY Join us for the launch of this exciting exhibition with activities for all the family! THU 1 MAR 12 NOON / KAMU PRAM DATE: MANOR LIFE The March date is a chance for you to discover some 18th century delights. MON 5 26 MAR 10 AM / TOY MUSEUM MAN ON THE MOVE THEATRE FOR TODDLERS A humorous museum theatre production about finding your very own home at the Toy Museum s Housewarming exhibition. Suitable for audiences aged 12 24 months. Capacity for 15 children and their parents. Please sign up at least one week in advance by contacting lelumuseo@hevosenkenka.fi or 050 590 0137. Tickets 12 (1 child + 1 parent). SAT 24 MAR 12 NOON-3 PM / Photo: Suomen Kellomuseo ANTIQUE JEWELLERY Our experts will be on hand to carry out an appraisal of your jewellery and share information on hallmarks and how to care for your important pieces. The main focus will be on antique Finnish jewellery. Max. 10 pieces of jewellery per person. SAT 14 APR 11 AM 5 PM / EMMA SLOW ART DAY Join us for our annual international slow art day at EMMA. The day will be full of events, all focused on enjoying art in a leisurely manner. SAT 21 APR 1 3 PM / TOY MUSEUM MAY DAY HAT MAKING Make a fun hat to wear at your May Day party! SAT 28 APR 2 PM / EMMA APRIL JAZZ GOES EMMA First performance of new composition by Finnish-American jazz genius Raoul Björkenheim, created in collaboration with EMMA and April Jazz Festival. The piece takes its inspiration from EMMA s No Ordinary Moments exhibition. THU 3 MAY 12 NOON 1 PM / KAMU PRAM DATE: AN OUTDOOR EXCURSION IN TAPIOLA On the May date we will go on a historical walk in Tapiola, setting off from WeeGee. SAT 26 MAY 12 NOON 3 PM / TOY MUSEUM SUMMER TIME IS HOBBY HORSE TIME Join the Toy Museum s workshop to create your very own hobby horse using a broomstick and a woolly sock. The workshop will run from 12:00 until 14:00 and will be followed by the official WeeGee Hobby Horse Championship on a special showjumping course outside the exhibition centre. Tickets 5 to cover cost of materials.
Photo: Heidi-Hanna Karhu AARNIVALKEANTIE OPENING HOURS AHERTAJANTIE 5 POHJANTIE MERITUULENTIE TAPIOLA TAPIOLA LÄNSITUULENTIE ETELÄTUULENTIE TAPIOLANTIE WELCOME TO WEEGEE! In addition to exhibitions, the four museums of the exhibition centre offer various guided tours and workshop services for visitors of all ages. The diverse offering of cultural services and events is complemented by events organised together by the various parties operating in the building. Mon Closed Tue & Thu 11 NOON 6 PM Wed 11 AM 7 PM Fri 11 AM 7 PM Sat & Sun 11 AM 7 PM CLOSED 1 Jan / 30 March 1 May / 22 24 Jun 6 Dec / 24 25 Dec ADMISSIONS Adults 12 Under 18s and over 70s 0 With Kaikukortti 0 Concessions 10 Free admission every Friday 5 7 PM Museum Card (Museokortti) accepted CONTACT US Ahertajantie 5, Tapiola Tel. +358 (0)9 816 31818 weegee.info@espoo.fi www.weegee.fi LÄNSIVÄYLÄ H www.facebook.com/weegeenayttelykeskus @weegeenayttelykeskus #nayttelykeskusweegee @nayttelykeskusweegee