Every Animal Deserves a Portrait – Heroic Paintings in the Museum Café

Petra Heikkilä’s paintings will be on display until April 6, 2025.

Inspired by classic paintings and old portraits, Petra Heikkilä has created works that celebrate the dignity of their subjects. Ornate frames further emphasize their significance.

"The exhibition can be viewed from different perspectives. The paintings depict enchanting scenes and animal destinies, but they also invite reflections on references to art history as well as the role, significance, and visibility of animals in our society."

The exhibition runs from February 11, 2025, to April 6, 2025.

The café follows the museum's opening hours and opens half an hour after the museum. Admission to the café is free.

Natural History Museum

Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, Helsinki