Jyväskylä University Museum, Soihtu Exhibition Centre

The Soihtu Exhibition Center of the Jyväskylä University Museum is named after the torch depicted in the university's logo. The flaming torch has served as the symbol of the University of Jyväskylä throughout various historical phases. The torch was already used by 19th century teacher seminary students as a symbol of their Finnish national aspirations. The torch, along with its accompanying Latin phrase "Amica veritas" (truth is a friend), symbolizes the light of knowledge, the fervor of science, hope, and enlightenment.
Jyväskylä University Museum, Soihtu Exhibition Centre

Event information

Event date
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Event type
Exhibitions
Event language
Finnish
English
Event accessibility
Event space is accessible for all
Event address

Seminaarinmäki, S-rakennus
Jyväskylä 40100
Finland

Event organizer
Open Science Centre
Event payment
Free of charge
Event location category
Seminaarinmäki
Seminarium (S)

The permanent exhibition at the Exhibition Centre Soihtu presents the history of education, research, and the environment of the University of Jyväskylä and its predecessors from the time of the founding of the first Finnish teacher training seminary in 1863 to the present day.

The Exhibition Centre Soihtu also features an art collection donated to the University of Jyväskylä by attorney Jorma Tissari – who spent their childhood and youth in Jyväskylä - and Mrs. Anna-Liisa Tissari. The Tissari collection includes artworks by some of the key Finnish modernist artists of the 20th century.

Free entry - welcome!

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Jyväskylä University Museum, Soihtu Exhibition Centre

Opening hours and group visits

Open:
Wednesday-Friday 12–17
Saturday 12–16

Please note the Tissari collection is not open to the public during lectures in the room.

Exceptions in opening hours
 


We welcome you to visit University Museum attractions in groups or as an individual visitor. By booking a guidance you will get more out of your visit. Please reserve a time for your group in advance even if you come to our exhibitions as self-guided visitors.

Guided tours and study visits for groups

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Jyväskylä University Museum, Soihtu Exhibition Centre

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