The home of poet J. H. Erkko was built in 1902 on road Rantatie in Tuusula. Today it stages various exhibitions and other cultural events.

Juhana Heikki Erkko (1849–1906) was one of the prominent figures of Finnish culture in the late 19th century. He was a popular poet and playwright, often contributing to the ideals and efforts of his era. Erkko was a powerful and versatile advocate of Finnish culture and adult education. Many of his poems were set to music and continue living as songs.

Erkko was inspired by another Finnish author, Aleksis Kivi. Kivi spent his last months in a modest cottage just across the road Rantatie. The entrance to the memorial cottage is included in the entrance fee of Erkkola. It is open during the summer season.

Complete your visit to the museum by taking a stroll in the beautiful park of Fjällbo at the waterfront of Lake Tuusula.

Welcome to enjoy the art and events at Erkkola!

As the museums open in early June after the closing time of the corona pandemic, Artists' Home Erkkola has taken several measures at the  to ensure the safety of customers and employees.

Ticket office have plexiglass protection to protect customers and staff. Adequate safety clearances are maintained. Disinfectant gel for hands are available at the ticket office and there is a hand washing facility in the toilet in the outbuilding. Special attention is paid to surface cleaning. The staff instructs customers for safe movement and directions in the museum. The number of visitors is limited to a maximum of 25 people at a time, which may cause the museum to be queued. We won´t accept group or guided tour bookings for June 2020.

The COVID-19 situation is monitored and changes to the measures are made as the situation requires.

Language versions of the exhibition catalogue and museum presentation are available on Erkkola's website.

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Every year the museum hosts 3-4 theme exhibitions.