Culture for everyone

Due to a staff illness, Museum Eliel will close to the public at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, 6 October. We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause. The museum will return to its normal opening hours on Wednesday, 7 October.

Eliel Celebrates Its First Anniversary on Saturday, 10 October 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm During the anniversary celebration, visitors can explore the historic City Hall building, its exhibitions, and the work of the Regional Museum of North Karelia through guided tours, presentations, and opportunities to meet museum experts. The day’s programme includes several…

The North Karelia reservist organisations are holding a Forest Church service at the Joensuu Bunker Museum on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 6 pm. The event is free of charge and open to everyone. Admission to the Joensuu Bunker Museum’s exhibitions will also be free during the event. Programme Please note that the programme will…

Museum Eliel’s firts Family Saturday of the autumn invites everyone to join a shared boating adventure on Saturday, 26 September! Designed for the whole family, the event explores the Pielisjoki River, the history of travelling by water and stories about river wildlife through crafts, play and guided tours. Programme: Please note that the Eliel Evening…

What have you always wanted to know about Joensuu? The first Eliel Evening Shift of the autumn takes us on a journey through the history of Joensuu! During the evening, participants will explore both the history of the city and Joensuu’s historic Town Hall through photographs and a guided tour. Eliel Evening Shift offers an…

The extensive renovation of the Joensuu Art Museum is nearing completion. Finishing work will continue at the Kirkkokatu site throughout the autumn. The renovation of the museum building began in July 2025. The renovation encompasses the entire museum building. During the project, the premises of the 19th-century building are being modernised to meet the needs…