Teach and learn

Lallukka – Life in the Home of Artists (available 13 November, 2020–24 October, 2021)

Lallukka was a home and studio of several celebrated Finnish artists, including Ellen Thesleff and Eero Nelimarkka. The story of this house, built in Helsinki’s Töölö district in 1933, is intriguingly intertwined with Finnish art history. It remains a vibrant and unique institution in the world of art. During the guided tour, we learn about Lallukka’s residents, their art and the history of this home of artists that is filled with stories.

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Eero Nelimarkka: From the Studio, 1940 / Photo: Hannu Pakarinen

Perttu Saksa – White arch (available 13 November, 2020–4 April, 2021)

Award-winning artist Perttu Saksa (born 1977) is known for his powerful, atmospheric photographs. The guided tour visits his exhibition where the theme of his works is the estate of another artist, the late sculptor Laila Pullinen (1933–2015).

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Perttu Saksa: White arch, 2019 / Photo: Perttu Saksa

Gustafsson&Haapoja: Museum of Becoming (available 2 June, 2020–17 January, 2021)

The tour introduces the exhibition by Laura Gustafsson and Terike Haapoja, which examines new ways of thinking about humans and their relationship with the environment, other species and the future. The main themes of the exhibition, made up of large installations, are the relationship between humans and animals, the fragility of humanity and new ways of being a human being in the world. The exhibition is part of the Helsinki Biennial programme.

Recommended age: 7th–9th grade, upper secondary level

The tour includes complementary learning material related to the exhibition.

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Photo: Terike Haapoja

Tove Jansson

Tove Jansson’s party-themed frescoes paint a whole new picture of the beloved artist. Suitable for all ages.

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Image: Tove Jansson © Per Olov Jansson

Language immersion tour, Tove Jansson

The tour is an immersion tour on which the guide will talk about Tove Jansson’s work in Swedish. The guide will speak only Swedish but does understand questions in Finnish. Come and practise your Swedish! Suitable for all ages.

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Image: Helsinki City Hall, restaurant Kaupunginkellari. Tove Jansson and Niilo Suihko painting the fresco Party in the Countryside. © Helsinki City Museum / Foto re Roos

HAM highlights

Do you want to see only the best that HAM has to offer? This tour offers a comprehensive look at HAM: the architecture and history of Tennis Palace, the main themes of the exhibitions and the most notable works of art on display.

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Image: Tuula Lehtinen: You don’t know how beautiful you are, 2015 © HAM / Maija Toivanen

Paint a fresco

This workshop is a crash course in the art of fresco painting. We examine the frescoes by Tove Jansson and make our own small-scale frescoes using plaster, coal and water-soluble colours.

• Age recommendation: Pre-school, 1st–9th graders, upper secondary and vocational school pupils
• The workshop is associated with the following sections of the national curriculum: Art, History
• Topics: Cultural competence, interaction and expression (L2)
• Duration: 2 hours

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Through animal eyes (available 2 June–January 2021 on Tuesdays and Fridays)

The Museum of Becoming  exhibition by Terike Haapoja and Laura Gustafsson examines new ways of thinking about humans and their relationship with the environment, other species and the future. In the art workshop, we focus on the types of habitats that would be better from the point of view of animals. What kind of animal or being would you like to be? And what kind of environment would you like to live in in the future? We process the theme by drawing, painting and making collages.The workshop is part of the Helsinki Biennial programme.

Recommended age: 7th–9th grade, upper secondary level

Duration: 2 hours

The art workshop is connected to the following parts of the national core curriculum: visual arts, ethics, religion, biology

Transversal competences: L2 Cultural competence, interaction and expression; L4 Multiliteracy; L7 Participation, involvement and building a sustainable future

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Photo: HAM

Microscopic landscapes with seaweed-based paints (available 3 April–27 September 2020 on Wednesdays and Thursdays)

The workshop, which combines art and science, takes a look at samples collected from nature through the microscope. Things like algae, moss, parts of plants and micro-organisms are put under the microscope. These microscopic landscapes are enlarged by painting them on aquarelle paper. They are painted using dye solutions based on seaweed powder. The workshop is part of the Helsinki Biennial programme.

Recommended age: daycare, 1st–9th grade, upper secondary level

Duration: 2 hours

The art workshop is connected to the following parts of the national core curriculum: biology, visual arts, environmental studies

Transversal competences: L1 Thinking and learning to learn, L4 Multiliteracy

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Photo: HAM

The ABC of art: Mixing colours!

How are the different hues used in paintings created? What is a complementary colour? In this workshop we explore the paintings in HAM’s collections, learn to mix colours and study the colour wheel while working with acrylic paint.

• Recommended age: 1st–6th graders.
• The art workshop is connected to the following parts of the national core curriculum: Visual arts, history, Finnish language and literature
• Topics: L2 Cultural competence, interaction and expression

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ABC of Art: Colour Theory

What is broken colour? What are tinted and shaded colours? What is colour harmony? This workshop explores in depth the mixing of colours, taking its cue from colours in the collection exhibition. The workshop is suitable for groups who have attended the Mixing colours! workshop previously, or who otherwise know the basic facts of colour mixing. The medium in the workshop is acrylic paint.

• Recommended age: 3rd-6th graders and upper secondary level students.
• Topics: L2 Cultural competence, interaction and expression
• Duration: 1,5 hours

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Per Stenius, Bandara, 1964 / Photo: Hanna Kukorelli

The ABC of art: Try your hand at graphic arts

What are graphic arts? How does the printing press work? We will be experimenting with different relief printing methods. We will be making unique images with the pressprint or linocutting technique.

Recommended age: daycare, 1st–9th grade, upper secondary level

Duration: 2 hours

The art workshop is connected to the following parts of the national core curriculum: visual arts

Transversal competences: L2 Cultural competence, interaction and expression

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Photo: HAM

ABC of art - draw a face!

Have you ever wondered how to draw a life-like face? In this workshop you will learn the ABC of drawing a face.

• Age recommendation: 1st–9th graders, upper secondary and vocational school pupils
• The workshop is associated with the following sections of the national curriculum: Art
• Subject areas: L2 Cultural competence, interaction and expression

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Living statue -interaktive guided tour

Get familiar with public art close to your school or daycare. During the tour we learn more about art and do small excercises together.

The tour takes place outdoors close to school or daycare. During
special circumstances we pay special attention to safe distances
between the guide and the group.

Available: Tue-Fri 9:00–15:00
Duration: 1–1,5 hours
Recommended age: daycare and 1st–9th grade. Suitable for groups with special needs.
Group size: Up to 25
Language: Finnish, Swedish or English
Price: 35 €

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Jacob Dahlgren: Early Morning, Eternity Sculpture, 2019 / Photo:  HAM/Hanna Kukorelli

‘Culture nation’ sculpture tour

The tour of sculptures covers major players in literature and the dream of Helsinki as a European city of culture by visiting sculptures in central Helsinki. The tour starts in the Market Square with Havis Amanda and ends in Rautatientori with the statue of Aleksis Kivi.

Duration approx. 60 min.

Preferred age: Pupils in grades 7–9 and students in upper secondary education.

Comprehensive competence areas: Cultural competence, interaction and expression, as well as multi-literacy. Can be integrated into Finnish and literature studies, as well as history, social studies and art.

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Photo: HAM

‘Building a republic’ sculpture tour

The works in the park near Pikkuparlamentti and the solemn statues of the presidents illustrate the hundred-year history of the Republic of Finland. The tour of the sculptures examines the period of independence through art. The tour starts at the statue of Marshal Mannerheim in front of Kiasma and ends at the UKK Monument next to Finlandia Hall.

Duration approx. 60 min.

Preferred age: Pupils in grades 7–9 and students in upper secondary education.

Comprehensive competence areas: Cultural competence, interaction and expression, multi-literacy and participation, advocacy and building a sustainable future. Can be integrated into history, social studies and art.

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Photo: HAM