For visitors
The Finnish Glass Biennale takes place from 5–8 June, with events in Riihimäki, Iittala and Nuutajärvi. You can find the full programme here. The Biennale includes programme content for both the general public and creative professionals. Most events are free of charge.
The main venue is the Old Glass Factory in Riihimäki, located near the Finnish Glass Museum.
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Finnish Glass Museum: Tehtaankatu 23, 11910 Riihimäki
Old Glass Factory: Lasitehtaanaukio 2, 11910 Riihimäki -
The main venue and the Finnish Glass Museum are open daily from 11am to 6pm during the Biennale.
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At the Old Glass Factory, visitors can explore the Biennale’s main exhibition and enjoy a drink at the glass bar curated by renowned chef Markus Aremo.
Entry to the exhibition requires a ticket; access to the event space and daily talks is free of charge. Open Talks events on glass-related topics will be held every day at 12pm and 4pm, no registration needed.
Find the full schedule here.
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Tickets are sold by the Finnish Glass Museum, and can be purchased on-site at the museum or the venue. One ticket grants entry to both the museum and the main exhibition. The two locations are just 650 metres apart.
Adults: €11
Children and school pupils (7–16): €4Students (with valid ID), pensioners, unemployed and conscripts: €6
Family ticket: €22
Groups (20+ people): €6 / person
Free entry with the Museum Card or Kaikukortti.
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Plan your visit to the Finnish Glass Biennale and explore the lokal restaurants and cafés.
Riihimäki:
Ravintola Fasetti,
Suomen lasimuseo, Tehtaankatu 23.
Open 2–8 June, at 10 AM – 6 PM.Feeniks Café,
Hämeenkatu 4.
Open 2–6 June, 11 AM – 5 PM & 7–8 June at 11 AM – 3 PM.Iittala:
Sokerileipuri Jenni – Kaffeli & Köökki
Könnölänmäentie 2
Open 2–6 June, at 10 AM – 5 PM & 7–8 June at 10 AM – 3 PM.Nuutajärvi:
Pruuki Bistro,
Pruukinraitti 15.
Open 2–8 June at 9 AM – 18 PM.