KOKEMUS
The three-story exhibition facility "Kokemus" means "experience" in Finnish.Weaving the life of the author Tove Jansson, who has devoted all his energy to his work and having been with Moomin throughout his life, and Moomin's work, each person who visits the park can relive the story of Moomin. I can do it.You can enjoy a variety of exhibits such as Moomin's first permanent exhibition space in Japan, an introduction to the world of novels and picture books, a huge Moominvalley diorama over 3 meters, and art works from the Helsinki Art Museum in Finland.It is a must-see spot in the park, full of photo spots that make you feel lost in the world of the story.
*The white Moomin statue in front of the building is a tribute to the Moomin Museum in Finland.
Facility |
Kokemus area |
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Opening hours | ・2F gallery exhibition schedule From Saturday, March 2022, 11 New exhibition "Moominvalley's Happiness Lifestyle Exhibition' ·news Moominvalley Park special exhibition "Moomin Dining Table and Convivial Exhibition-Eating, Living Together-"National tour! |
Remarks | *We do not allow you to bring in your own food or drinks. * Please refrain from bringing a stroller when it is crowded. Please use the stroller storage area at the entrance of Kokemus. *Entry with pets is not permitted. *Some places cannot be used for shooting. |
Floor guide "Let's go around in order from the 3rd floor"
[1F] Introduction Art Space
■ Welcome art & movie
As you follow the vines on the wall where the characters are hiding, you will be greeted by a statue of the creator Tove, who is gently embracing the Moominvalley friends. Further ahead is a reproduction of Tove's fresco. You can learn that Tove was also active as a painter. Don't miss the welcome movie from Tove's niece, Sophia. Take the warp elevator to the world of the story on the third floor.
[3F] Experience exhibition
■ What happens then?
The world of Tove's first published picture book "What Happens Then?"You can enjoy the story as if you were in a picture book.
[3F → 2F]
■ Moominvalley diorama
An oversized size diorama that recreates the stairwell of the spiral staircase spreads the delicate world of Moominvalley. Also pay attention to Moominvalley's events that change every 15 minutes and the changing seasons. (Every hour: Comet, every 15 minutes: dusk, every 30 minutes: winter, every 45 minutes: white night)
[3F → 2F]
■ Mural painting of Aurora Children's Hospital
Reproduce the mural painting of Aurora Children's Hospital in Helsinki drawn by Tove for children.Pay attention to many creatures and gentle colors.
[2F] Video space
■ Tove's Memory Theater
The theater recreates the island hut that Tove spent during the summer.
[2F] Gallery exhibition
■ Permanent exhibition "Moominvalley Gallery"
The permanent exhibition features illustrations of novels, picture books, comics, and other original works, as well as the fascinating “words” of Moomin's story. Also the poem of Tove, which was unveiled for the first time in the world.
[2F] Gallery exhibition
■ Special Exhibition "Moominvalley's Happiness Lifestyle Exhibition'
Event period: From Saturday, November 2022, 11
Buildings such as the Moominhouse, lighthouse, bathing hut, Emma's theater, Snufkin's tent, etc., which are reproduced based on the original work, and the interior decorations and lifestyles that can be seen from the environment surrounding them. We will introduce you through words, illustrations, videos, photos, reproduction corners, etc.You can not only see it, but also relive the world view of the story at the theater corner "Moominpappa's study" and the photo spot "Little My Room".In the previous exhibition, "Moomin's Dining Table and Convivial Exhibition", we introduced the form of happiness of the Moomins through "food".We hope that the next special exhibition will be an opportunity to enrich the lives of our guests, with the theme of living = "housing".
[Gallery exhibition at the end]
■ Special Exhibition "Moomin Dining Table and Convivial Exhibition-Eating, Living Together-'
Period: July 2021 to October 7, 2022 (Sun)
An exhibition where you can feel a warm and warm feeling through Moominvalley's rich food culture centered on the food of the blessings of nature in each season and the appearance of Moominvalley's friends relaxing in harmony. We will deliver the meeting.
[Gallery exhibition at the end]
■ Special exhibition "Moomin and Tove Jansson"
Period: 2019/3/16 (Sat) - 2021/7/4 (Sun)
The background of Tove, the transition of Moomin from the precious collection, and the precious tempera painting from the Helsinki Art Museum drawn by Tove also came to Japan.Also pay attention to the fine touch of brush strokes.
[Experience exhibition at the end of the exhibition]
Exhibition period: Saturday, March 2019, 3 to Tuesday, April 16, 2023
■ Moominvalley nature
"Nature of Moominvalley" gradually begins to color from the monochrome world that is the original picture of Moomin.In addition to seeing, there are interactive and participatory exhibits such as melting Moran's heart and generating electricity for Hattifattener.
On the day of the autumn festival, Moomintroll and Sniff find a golden leaf in the forest... A picture book for parents and children to enjoy the world of Moomin.