The Cursing Hedgehog – Opening of the Drawing and Comics Museum

WHERE IN THE HELL IS IT?!

Well, not there, but right in the heart of Kouvola, that wonderful concrete hell..paradise!

The Cursing Hedgehog – Drawing and Comic Book Museum & The SHOP is conveniently located at Kouvolankatu 1!

WHAT IS THERE?!

In addition to the Cursing Squirrel products, you will find original artwork, extensive information about the history of Finnish comics, and changing drawing and cartoon exhibitions.

Our space also houses a drawing and cartoon school, where we organize short and longer workshops for groups of 1–10 people of all ages, ask for more information atkiroilevasiili.fi

We also offer special visit packages for small groups, which include a more detailed introduction to our activities and the museum, as well as unique drawings! You can also inquire about these by emailing Milla!

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OPENING 24.10.2026 from 12–17, juice & cookies available!

The doors will open at noon, and shortly afterwards Milla and Karri will give small speeches and chat!

After that, Arto Rautio, the chairman of the newly founded Kymi Sarjis ry, will interview Jonna Jokela, the daughter of the first exhibition guest of honor, Veikko “Joonas” Savolainen (1929–2016), after which Milla will chat with Arto!

The shop has special opening offers on special Cursing Squirrel products, including albums and stickers. In addition, Milla draws unique Cursing Hedgehog drawings according to customers’ wishes at a special price of 15e/piece (normally 25e).

Milla’s drawing demonstrations are also planned!

You are warmly welcome to celebrate with us here at “The Hedgehog’s Nest”! Our drawing and comic museum is small, but peppery, and indeed: the first of its kind in Finland! We have worked hard for it and will continue to work hard, thank you for your support!

Best regards, Milla “The Hedgehog’s Mother” and Karri “the expert” Laitinen

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ENGLISH:

Welcome to our little The Cursing Hedgehog – Finnish museum of drawing and comic art & SHOP! Here you can find a wide range of The Cursing Hedgehog products, original drawings, lots of information about the history of Finnish Comics and changing exhibitions.

Mainly in Finnish, but something also for English-speakers!

We also offer short and longer drawing-workshops in our little Comics and Illustrations Academy for small groups, please ask more milla(ät)kiroilevasiili.fi

Also: special visits where we tell more about our work and the museum, including unique drawings

Opening on October 24th: Juice & biscuits, speeches, interviews, special offers and drawing performances!

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Event is supported by Kouvola kaupunki / VisitKouvola