Exhibitions at Millesgården

Exhibitions at Millesgården are presented year-round, showcasing art, design, sculpture, and photography – from both Swedish and international artists. In our bright and spacious exhibition hall, you'll encounter contemporary works, historical themes, and unexpected perspectives in a unique setting where architecture and nature intertwine. This is your chance to explore current artistic expressions, discover new creative voices, and see the world through fresh eyes – just 15 minutes from central Stockholm.



Millesgården Museum presents a major exhibition about Aino and Alvar Aalto, two prominent figures in 20th-century design. The exhibition features hundreds of objects from Pertti Männistö’s private Aalto collection—the most extensive in the world. Spanning the 1920s to the 1960s, it highlights the Aaltos' design legacy and their unique collaboration, where Alvar focused on architectural concepts while Aino was responsible for interiors and material choices. The distinctive Aalto style is showcased—characterized by warm, organic forms and wave-like movements (aalto means "wave" in Finnish). This style is evident in Alvar Aalto’s classic Savoy Vase, his Screen 100, and in Aino Aalto’s glassware series Bölgeblick.



The exhibition is produced by Millesgården Museum in collaboration with Kunsthalle Helsinki (Taidehalli) with support from the Jacob Wallenberg Foundation – Special Fund and Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation.







 

 Inspired by Germany, the first printed Swedish advent calendar was published in 1934 by the Swedish Girls' Scout Association, now known as the Scouts of Sweden. The well-known storybook illustrator Aina Stenberg-Masolle was commissioned to create the illustrations for the calendars from the very beginning until 1964, and the calendar was named The Children’s Advent Calendar. At Millesgården, a selection of these original watercolors is on display in a festively decorated artist’s home.



With support from Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation.