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Marsio

Marsio is Aalto University's meeting and event space open to everyone, located right at the heart of the campus. Welcome to fascinating events, exhibitions, lunch, and shopping at the Aalto University Shop!

Spotlight

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Aalto Ahaa public lecture 16.9. – A journey to the possibilities of materials

Three experts lead the listener to consider the sufficiency and circulation of materials in the green transition, the fashion industry and supply chains. The lecture is in Finnish.

Events
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Miraculous Materials 26.9. – Aalto University Junior Science Theatre

Science theatre events, intended for 9-12-year-old students, will continue on the Aalto University campus (in Finnish only)

Events
Two women are smiling as they examine and measure the garments on display, worn by mannequins. In the background, two men are also exploring the exhibition.

Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 exhibition

Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition presents visionary cross-disciplinary work. Come explore prototypes, experiments and solutions.

Events

Aalto Ahaa event series (in Finnish only)

Dive deeper and embark on a journey into science and art with fellow curious minds. At the open lectures, three experts will share their perspectives on selected themes, allowing the audience to reflect on the impact of these topics on everyday life and the state of the world. The events are organized in collaboration with the City of Espoo. In autumn 2025, there will be three events held on Tuesdays 17.00-18.30. You can join the event on campus at Marsio or online or watch recordings.

Logo with arrows forming a triangle surrounded by floating objects. Text: Matka Materiaalien Mahdollisuuksiin on green background.

Aalto Ahaa public lecture 16.9. – A journey to the possibilities of materials

Three experts lead the listener to consider the sufficiency and circulation of materials in the green transition, the fashion industry and supply chains. The lecture is in Finnish.

Events
Text 'Tutkimuksen matka arkeen' in white on blue background with white clouds, repeated in perspective.

Aalto Ahaa public lecture 14.10. – Inventions in everyday life

Three experts lead the listener to think about the significance of inventions in building a better everyday life and a better world. The lecture is in Finnish.

Events
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Aalto Ahaa public lecture 11.11. – Entrepreneurship

Three experts take the listener to reflect on entrepreneurship, communality and sustainable business and their interconnections. The lecture is in Finnish.

Events

Aalto University Junior Science Theatre (in Finnish only)

When curiosity is limitless, you can do anything! Aalto University Junior Science Theatre events, intended for 9-12-year-old students, will begin on the Aalto University campus in cooperation with the City of Espoo. 

Geometric pattern in blue and orange with 'IHMEMATERIAALIT' in blue and yellow text on a light beige background.

Miraculous Materials 26.9. – Aalto University Junior Science Theatre

Science theatre events, intended for 9-12-year-old students, will continue on the Aalto University campus (in Finnish only)

Events
Colourful magnifying glass with geometric shapes inside, next to Finnish text 'UTELIAISUUS JA AISTIT'.

Curiosity and Senses 31.10. – Aalto University Junior Science Theatre

Science theatre events, intended for 9-12-year-old students, will continue on the Aalto University campus (in Finnish only)

Events

Events

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Networking

Event for university staff members, stakeholders and other partners who participate in the FITech collaboration.
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For Aalto community Support for digital teaching

Introduction to Marsio Teaching Studio

Welcome to our introductory morning workshop for the Marsio Teaching Studio, designed specifically for Aalto teachers!
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Academic events

Opening of the academic year 2025–2026
Two women are smiling as they examine and measure the garments on display, worn by mannequins. In the background, two men are also exploring the exhibition.
Exhibitions

Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 exhibition

Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition presents visionary cross-disciplinary work. Come explore prototypes, experiments and solutions.

Exhibitions and public art at Marsio

Both long-term, permanent, and temporary exhibitions are organized at Marsio.

Designs for a Cooler Planet

Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition presents cross-disciplinary experiments. Come explore students’ and researchers’ acts of change.

In this bird’s-eye view photo, three people are exploring the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition. They are examining materials and accompanying descriptions displayed on white tables.

Makers of the Impossible

The Makers of the Impossible exhibition showcases seven wonderful examples of actions by Aaltonians. You can explore them online or in our brand-new Marsio building on campus. Welcome!

Illustration

Sharing Imaginations art collection

The theme of Marsio building's public art collection follows the percent principle.

Betoninen portaikko rakennuksen sisällä, seinällä värikäs maalaus, portaissa näkymästä poistumassa henkilö.

Exhibitions

Long-term, permanent, and temporary exhibitions.

Valokuvateos naisesta ruohikolla, takana sumuinen metsä

See also

Image of the Marsio building in the middle of the campus, Marsio text on sunflower

Services at Marsio

At Marsio, you can use these services: restaurant, Aalto University Shop and a wide range of Aalto Studios audiovisual services. In addition, Teacher Services offers support services for the digitalisation of teaching in Marsio's premises.

Marsio
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Visit us

Marsio is located right in the heart of the campus at Otakaari 2.

Marsio

News

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Saastamoinen Foundation donates EUR 1.5 million ɫɫÀ² University

The donation will support Aalto’s multidisciplinary activities in the new Marsio building
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Campus, Cooperation Published:

Cinema Sheryl opens its doors – New student-oriented cinema aiming at young people and film culture

The cinema brings a completely new, student-driven perspective to the movie experience – designed for and by young people.
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Restaurant MOO's lunch will be renewed – a rich salad and lunch buffet will be served until 2 p.m.

Restaurant MOO's lunch selection will be renewed starting March 31st, and the very popular salad buffet will be expanded to be even richer. Plate portions are omitted at the lunch and lunch is served from the buffet table.
Aalto Studios Open House tapahtumakuva
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Welcome ɫɫÀ² Studios Open House event in Marsio on 14 March

Explore Marsio's studio and event facilities and take part in demos of the research infra. Register on the events page.
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