Welcome to Soppi, Science Center for Education and Learning!
The Finnish Lifelong Learning Foundation runs a science center on Finnish learning and education. Soppi looks into the history and future of Finnish educational system and lifelong learning. We invite everyone to build a sustainable future!
Alongside history and the present day, Soppi also looks to the future.
From 3 February to 4 December 2026, Soppi’s themed exhibition is Friction and Movement – Citizens for a Better World.
Visit us
Location: Museokatu 18 (entrance: Cygnaeuksenkatu 4) FIN-00100 Helsinki).
Opening hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 13-16.30.
Tickets:
Adults: €8
Discounted admission: €4
Under 18-year-olds: €0
Card payments only
Guided tours for groups
- 10-20 visitors per group
- English speaking guide
- Entrance and guided tours for groups 250€ (1 hour)
- Entrance, guided tour and workshop for groups 500€ (2 hours)
Friction and Movement – Citizens for a Better World (3 February–4 December 2026)
The exhibition explores civic engagement and its role in democracy. It has been produced in collaboration with an expert group of researchers and civil society actors, and its patron is Professor Teivo Teivainen.
Civic engagement is often driven by a desire to defend or oppose something, or by the need to find new solutions. It frequently emerges as a response to social injustice. Its goals may include influencing legislation or public opinion on issues ranging from protecting buildings from demolition and safeguarding local services to drawing attention to environmental harm or fundamental human rights.
In Finland, civic engagement has played a significant role in shaping society. Universal suffrage, the eight-hour workday, gender-neutral marriage legislation, and the Climate Act are all examples of reforms that were strongly advanced by citizens. What needs our attention in the future?
Friction and Movement – Citizens for a Better World 3 February–4 December 2026, Opening hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00–4:30 pm
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