Art is Ours.

Oulu Art Museum is the Northern museum of contemporary art – and is here just for you. Everyone has the right to experience art their own way and ask it the questions they need to ask.

Rauha Mäkilä: I Wanna Rock Your Body (detail), 2007, Collection of the Oulu Art Museum. Photograph: Mika Friman. © Kuvasto 2023

Ann-Sofie Kallok, Guoddi, 2025. Dancer: Ánna-Katri Helander. Image: Albinas Liutkus.

16.1.–3.5.2026 Exhibition

Eanangiella - Voice of the Land

A major exhibition of Sámi art and duodji explores the diversity, resilience and sustainability of Sámi culture.

16.12.2025 topical

Voice of the Land exhibition’s opening weekend is full of events
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29.9.2025 topical

The works of the Sápmi Triennial create a dialogue across borders and generations
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16.9.2025 topical

Pasi Räbinä is fascinated by the concept, artistic vision, and message of clothing
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9.9.2025 Featured artists

Voice of the Land exhibition curators
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30.4.2025 Featured artists

Artists of the Kirjo exhibition
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11.11.2024 Featured artists

Artists of the Den exhibition
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18.9.2024 In Close-up

Minna Henriksson
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5.6.2024 Featured artists

Artists of the Listen to the Dust
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3.4.2024 Featured artists

Jaakko Niemelä
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Museum shop

Ainoa

We know happiness and good mood often depend on small things, and choose the products we offer with that in mind.

Service

Kaari

Museum café Kaari is located in the historic Åström Brothers industrial building next to the scenic Ainola Park.