The Art Center Purnu is located in the centre of the most beautiful nature on the shore of Längelmävesi. Each year Purnu organises summer exhibitions with changing themes, full of finnish contemporary artists. Harmony between nature and culture creates a unique ground for experiencing art. Finland’s first summer exhibition was arranged in Purnu in 1967. Within years over 500 artists have been exhibited, chosen by the changing curators.
Exhibition activity was started by the founder of the art center, sculptor Aimo Tukiainen (1917-1996). who is one of the modern finnish sculpture art’s most significant makers. His wide and versatile production mainly consists of a large amount of monumental works, portraits, medals and small sculptures. In the drying barn the works of Aimo Tukiainen f.ex and Marhsal Mannerheim’s rider statue’s sculpture sketches, are permanently exhibited. Outside his playful, painted glass fibre and concrete sketches of several public works are located.
In Art Center Purnu you can relax and enjoy summer. The Atmospheric loft café is open for guests during opening hours. The Traditional smoke sauna is warmed up for exhibition visitors on Mondays and Fridays. Two grills, covered picnic-place and beach with a slide suitable for children are available. Purnu is mindful of accessibility.
Welcome!
ON SUMMER 2026 PURNU’S EXHIBITION IS OPEN DAILY 12.6.-16.8. AT 11-18
Tickets 2026
Adults 18 €
Groups, retired, students, unemployed 15 €
Free admission for persons under 18 years of age, professional visual artists and conscripsts.
Smoke sauna included in ticket price: on Monday women at 14–15:30, men at 15:30–17 and on Wednesday men at 14-15:30, women at 15:30-17 and Friday women at 14–15:30, men at 15:30-17.
Taidekeskus PURNU
Mustasaari 63 | 35100 Orivesi