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Special Exhibition
The Secret of Finnish Sauna

2026.3.14(Sat) — 6.28(Sun)

Set of mugs and a pitcher designed by Gunvar Olin-Grönqvist, 1950´s.
Photo: Maija Holma

Saunas have become an enduring trend in Japan, but their origins go back some 2,000 years to Finland. In Finnish folklore, it was believed that welcoming the spirit that dwells in the sauna would bring prosperity to the household—a tradition that continues to this day. Saunas have also established themselves as social spaces and remain an essential part of Finnish life and culture. This exhibition explores the history and culture behind saunas while highlighting the connection between Nordic designers, including Alvar Aalto, and sauna culture.

Set of mugs and a pitcher designed by Gunvar Olin-Grönqvist, 1960-81
Photo: Maija Holma

Temporary tent sauna, 2011
Photo: Alex Lembke

Alvar Aalto coming out of the sauna in the Muuratsalo Experimental house. 1960´s
Photo: Heikki Havas,

Information

Exhibition Period
2026.3.14(Sat) — 6.28(Sun)
Opening Hours
10:00–17:00

*Admission until 30 minutes before closing

Venue
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, GalleryB-2, B-3
Access
Closed
Mondays (except May 4), May 7
Admission
Adults 1,100 (850) yen, University students 800 (600) yen, High school students and seniors (65 and over) 550 (400) yen
*Price in parentheses is that of advance ticket and a group of 30 or more
*You can also see the concurrent collection exhibition with a ticket for this exhibition
*Free admission for holders of an atomic bomb survivor's certificate, physical disability certificate, etc., and for their caregivers (one person per certificate holder) For more information

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