Information about HAM HAM, officially the Helsinki Art Museum, looks after an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki, which includes over 10,000 individual works of art. HAM maintains and curates this art collection, which also includes the city’s public artworks. In its domestic and international exhibitions held at Tennis Palace, HAM showcases modern and contemporary art. Mission: Making Helsinki more fun through art. Vision HAM is a city-wide art museum. Citizens of Helsinki enjoy and think highly of their art collection. Through public art, HAM offers surprises in the cityscape. The HAM premises at the Tennis Palace offer a distinct museum experience. HAM is strongly involved in the everyday life of Helsinkians, and together we find new ways of looking at life in Helsinki and beyond. HAM builds international interest in Helsinki. It is the most popular museum in Finland and reaches new audiences. HAM defines what an art museum can be. Values Courage: We are curious, open-minded and not afraid to take a stand. We want to do things in new ways. Joy: We want to produce joy and meaningfulness. We facilitate encounters and innovations. Everyone is welcome to visit us. Presence: The Art Museum exists for the public. We want to create a good museum experience while listening to our customers. We bring art into citizens’ everyday lives. HAM’s directors Marja-Liisa Bell(art secretary, curator, museum director) 1968–1993 Tuula Karjalainen1993–2001 Berndt Arell2001–2007 Janne Gallen-Kallela-Sirén2007–2013 Maija Tanninen-Mattila2013–2022 Arja Miller2023– HAM’s history Arja Miller. © HAM/Sonja Hyytiäinen HAM at Tennis Palace Some of the exhibitions are always free of charge. Why not drop by! HAM’s ticket counter is located on the second floor of Tennis Palace. In the ticket lobby you can also find the HAM Shop, the cloakroom and a lounge. The exhibition facilities are located on the second and third floors. HAM’s newest facility in Tennis Palace is the HAM Corner, which is located at street level on the corner of Eteläinen Rautatienkatu and Jaakonkatu. Accessibility Art in Tennis Palace UHO Kari Cavén’s UHO (Unidentified Hanging Object) will welcome visitors at the escalator at the Eteläinen Rautatiekatu entrance. The hanging sculpture, made from steel bowls, is a part of the art collection owned by the people of Helsinki. You don’t know how beautiful you are The museum’s toilet facilities have been re-designed with Tuula Lehtinen’s mosaic work, offering an immersive experience. You don’t know how beautiful you are comprises tens of thousands of hand-painted ceramic plates painted in over 300 different colours. HAM shop HAM shop offers a colourful selection of design products, jewellery, postcards, posters, magnets, drawing materials, and fun gift ideas for children and adults. Many of our products are designed and made by Finnish craftspersons working in the Helsinki area. You will also find literature related to our exhibitions as well as HAM’s own publications. The HAM shop serves visitors online and on the first floor in Tennis Palace at the corner of Jaakonkatu and Eteläinen Rautatiekatu during museum opening hours Tue at 10.00–17.30, Wed–Sun at 11.30–19.00. HAM shop