VB Photographic Centre
VB-valokuvakeskus
A photography exhibition space set in the former home and studio of photographer Victor Barsokevitsch, with a wooden courtyard that captures the flavour of old Kuopio.
The VB Photographic Centre is named after Victor Barsokevitsch (1863–1933), a famous photographer from Kuopio, and is housed in his former residence and photo studio. It is one of Finland’s important photography exhibition venues. Each year it rotates exhibitions of works by Finnish and international photographers, while preserving parts of the old studio’s furnishings and some of Barsokevitsch’s photographs of Kuopio from the late 19th century. The wooden courtyard is open in summer and has a small café area. Admission is inexpensive, a visit takes about 45 minutes, and the centre is near the cathedral in the city centre, so it is easy to add to your route. The centre may close between exhibitions, so check before you go.
Opening hours
Open Tue–Sun; closed Mondays; may close during exhibition changeovers (per official website)
Nearby sights
- Old Kuopio Museum
- Kuopio Cathedral
- Kuopio Art Museum
- Kuopio Museum
- Väinölänniemi
- Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Kuopio
- Kuopio Market Square & Market Hall
- Lake Kallavesi Cruise & Kuopio Harbour