Upcoming exhibitions
Our delicious exhibitions explore food and drink culture and the hospitality industry from a variety of perspectives. We publish preliminary exhibition details in advance. Exhibition schedules are subject to change.
Upcoming exhibitions
Turbulent Decades – Photos of Restaurant Life in the 60s and 70s
The 1960s and 1970s in Finland were a time of change and development. The standard of living rose, Finland became more urbanised and youth culture grew stronger. The restaurant scene was also undergoing changes. How did the changes in society affect restaurants and their customers? A photographic exhibition based on the collections of the Hotel and Restaurant Museum takes a look at the turbulent decades from the perspective of restaurants.
Diary of a Food Courier
The mini exhibition at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum looks at the work of couriers from their own perspective. What is a typical working day like for a food courier, or is there such a thing? What are the conditions under which a courier works? Are there any challenges or joys in the job? In cooperation with the Service Sector Trade Union PAM and PAM Couriers Finland.
Barley Porridge and Crispbread – The Story of Finnish School Meals
Finnish school food has come a long way from its simple and modest beginnings to a modern, state-of-the-art food service. The exhibition is produced by the Finnish Agricultural Museum Sarka and the Hotel and Restaurant Museum.
Elli Maanpää, Mammu Rauhala, Sini Kallio: The Well-Fed Artist
Language shapes reality - calling artists "starving" keeps harmful myths alive. This group exhibition challenges the idea through food-themed art by Elli Maanpää, Sini Kallio, and Mammu Rauhala.