Marsio, the campus open-to-all meeting place, is now open!
Marsio is a new meeting place on the Aalto University campus right next to the metro station and light rail stop. You can step in anytime and immerse yourself in Aalto’s research and activities – in exhibitions and events, open lectures, movies, the restaurant and the Aalto University Shop.
The building’s name is a tribute to Aino Marsio-Aalto (pictured below/above), a creative pioneer, architect, designer, entrepreneur and Aalto University's alum. Let her inspire you while you experience tomorrow at Marsio today.
Photo: Aino Marsio-Aalto family collection.
The open lecture series "Tähtitiistait" are arranged on Tuesdays on 8 and 22 of October and 5 November. The series offers astronomy at a low threshold for each of us. The lectures are mainly in Finnish. You can learn about the study of restless black holes, telescopes the size of Earth, and solar research. You can participate on site in Otaniemi, online or watch the recordings afterwards.
The open lecture series will cover the study of restless black holes, Earth-sized telescopes and what the historic 50-year history of solar research can tell us about ourselves and our future on Earth. The lecture series is open to all and will take place online and in person in Otaniemi in autumn 2024. The event series is held mainly in Finnish. Welcome!
You can watch live streamings and recordings from Marsio events in Aalto Univeristy's Youtube channel.
The calendar of events will be updated regularly – follow the event calendar and read more about the events
Makers of the impossible exhibition presents Aalto research innovations. The exhibition is open until end of 2025. The public art collection at Marsio can be visited during the building's opening hours. There are also guided tours.
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!
The theme of Marsio building's public art collection follows the percent principle.
The annual Designs for a Cooler Planet festival showcases Aalto community's projects, combining research and design for a more sustainable future. The festival is part of Helsinki Design Week. The festival is arranged next time in September-October 2025. You can learn about the projects presented in the last festival via the link.
Visit Designs for a Cooler Planet festival in Otaniemi on 6 Sep – 3 Oct 2024 to challenge your perception of the possible.
Marsio is located right in the heart of the campus at Otakaari 2. When coming from the direction of Väre and the metro station (use the exit A towards Otaniementie and the University), walk across Korkeakoulu square and cross the light rail tracks. Marsio is the first building on the left after the tracks. You can also recognise it by the glass corner of the building.
Marsio is in the centre of the picture. On the right is the amphitheatre of Otakaari 1 (Undergraduate Centre). On the left is the Väre building, and the light trail tracks situate between Väre and Marsio. The metro station exit is at the bottom left of the picture.
