Coming exhibitions

Carl Milles (1875–1955) is one of Sweden’s most renowned sculptors, with works found all over the world. In 2025, it will be 150 years since his birth, and to mark the occasion, Millesgården Museum is presenting the largest solo exhibition in modern times about Carl Milles—his work and his life.



The exhibition highlights his art and tells the story of his life, from his childhood in Lagga, through the turn-of-the-century Paris, to his time as a professor in the United States, and the creation of the gesamtkunstwerk that is Millesgården.



In addition to showcasing his works, we get to meet Carl Milles the person—a creative and complex individual with a twinkle in his eye, but also a man whose art and persona raise questions and spark discussion. Interviews with contemporary voices offer perspectives and new insights.

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.

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.

In 2026, Millesgården Museum launches the exhibition series & Milles, where contemporary artists are invited to reflect on the museum’s collections or architecture. First up is Diana Orving, who explores themes such as origin, memory, and the subconscious through textile sculptures and painting. Orving creates immersive environments that invite transformative experiences, where art and life meet in dynamic interplay.



The exhibition will be on view in the Artist’s Home.