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Events, guided tours, art workshops, sculpture tours, instructions for schools and groups.
Bring your friends, surprise your loved ones, experience together or enjoy by yourself.
HAM offers loads of fun things to do and experience.
The guided tour will give you a glimpse into the expressive art of Vilho Lampi (1898–1936). Lampi worked in many painting styles from expressionism to pointillism, despite his brief career. Vilho Lampi spent his whole life balancing between his calling as an artist and his duties on the family farm – he would often only find time to paint at night. The subjects of his paintings came from his surroundings in Liminka: portraits, people close to him, the milieus of cottages and landscapes.
Photo: Vilho Lampi: Self-Portrait, 1929 / Oulu Art Museum
This guided tour takes us to the exhibition Nostalgia by artist Jaakko Niemelä (b. 1959), which is the final part of a research project on the artist’s memories of his father. Niemelä has travelled in the footsteps of his father, sea captain Erkki Niemelä, on ocean-going ships and has shaped the material collected into an impressive collection of works. Consisting of scaffolding, video animation and a music soundscape, the installation deals with themes central to Niemelä’s art, such as disintegration and structural breakdown, but also, on a more personal note, longing and letting go.
During the guided tour, the guide will first introduce the participants to Niemelä’s art and the present works, after which the participants can explore the exhibition independently. After this, the participants will assemble to continue the discussion led by the guide. The duration of the guided tour is 45 minutes.
Jaakko Niemelä: Nostalghia, 2017 /kuva: Jaakko Niemelä
Take the guided tour to learn more about the Genderfuck 1900 exhibition, which participates in the debate of recent years about gender, the various roles of men and women and how they are structured. The exhibition inspires visitors to consider what forms of self-expression, pleasure and identity politics were associated with the popular pictorial media of the early 20th century. The exhibition showcases roughly 300 postcards, studio photos and snapshots that date back more than a hundred years.
Private studio photo, Italy, ca. 1920 / © Private Collection
The guided tour showcases the work of Ellen Thesleff (1869–1954). Thesleff was a radical artist who followed her own path and lived for her work. One of the first symbolists and expressionists in Finnish art, Thesleff was a pioneer in an age when female artists struggled to get recognition. In addition to Thesleff’s art, the exhibition also highlights her life through photographs and archive materials. The show is curated by art historian Hanna-Reetta Schreck.
Ellen Thesleff: Thyra Elisabeth, 1892 / Photo: Hanna Kukorelli
Tove Jansson’s party-themed frescoes paint a whole new picture of the beloved artist. Suitable for all ages.
Image: Tove Jansson © Per Olov 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.
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.
Come and try meditation and conscious presence at the art museum. Methods familiar from mindfulness are used in the HAMfulness tour. The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Prices 2020
Guided tours Tue–Sat €80.
Guided tours on Sundays €160.
Hamfulness Tue–Sat €100.
Hamfulness on Sundays €200.
Guided tour prices do not include the admission fee.
Times
Guided tours at the museum Tue–Sat 11:00–18:30 (tours end no later than 18:30).
Duration
45 min
Group size
Maximum 25 persons/guide If your group is larger than this, you will need two guides.
Languages
Finnish, Swedish and English. For special groups, we also offer audio description and simple language tours, among other services.
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation no later than 7 days before the scheduled date (by phone or e-mail). If you cancel later than this or fail to show up for a reserved tour, the tour is charged at the normal tour price.
Additional information: Reservations (guided tours and workshops) hamvaraukset(at)hel.fi or tel. +358 (0)9 310 87003 Mon–Thu 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00.
Immerse yourself in art by creating and experiencing it in good company! Join as you are; no prior knowledge or skill required!
We arrange open workshops on every Saturday at 14:00–16:00. The themes and techniques vary based on current exhibitions.
Saturday art workshop schedule
Are you planning on visiting the museum with your friends, workmates, relatives or neighbours? Or are you looking for an interesting gift to give someone who already has everything? HAM workshops offer a great way to spend time together wit
Tove Jansson would work on her party-themed frescoes all day, all night. You can take it easier! This workshop dives into the world of Tove’s paintings and gives you a great chance to paint your very own small-scale fresco. The technique is a variation of the age-old tradition of fresco painting. As materials, we will be using plaster, coal and water-soluble colours.
Suitable for everyone, including special needs groups. Maximum 20 persons. Price €340.
Tue–Sat 11:00–18:30. Workshops end no later than at 18:30.
Image: Helsinki City Hall, restaurant Kaupunginkellari. Tove Jansson and Niilo Suihko painting the fresco Party in the Countryside. © Helsinki City Museum / Foto Roos
Paint or draw a self-portrait. Go beneath the surface and surprise yourself!
Suitable for everyone, including special needs groups. Maximum 20 persons. Price €340.
Tue–Sat 11:00–18:30. Workshops end no later than at 18:30.
A medal or piece of jewellery made from recycled materials. Because you’re worth it! Create an object that tells more about you or your team than words.
Suitable for everyone, especially staff well-being day activities and supervisors for finding new perspectives to your work. Maximum 20 persons. Price €340.
Tue–Sat 11:00–18:30. Workshops end no later than at 18:30.
All HAM workshops can be adapted for the disabled, people suffering from memory disorders and other special needs groups.
Maximum 15 persons + supervisor or support person. Price €290.
Tue–Sat 11:00–18:30. Workshops end no later than at 18:30.
Information about art workshops
Prices 2020
€340/€290 (see workshops introductions)
The price includes workshop instruction and materials as well as admission tickets to exhibitions.
The price does not include catering.
Times
Tue–Sat 11:00–18:30. Workshops end no later than at 18:30.
Duration
The duration of all workshops is approximately 2 hours.
Group size
15–20 person ( see workshop introductions)
Languages
Finnish, Swedish, English
Catering and your own food
Unfortunately eating your own food is not allowed in the workshop. For catering, we recommend contacting one of the restaurants in Tennis Palace.
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation no later than 7 days before the scheduled date (by phone or e-mail). If you cancel later than this or fail to show up for a reserved workshop, the workshop is charged at a rate of €150.
Additional information: Reservations (guided tours and workshops) hamvaraukset(at)hel.fi or tel. +358 (0)9 310 87003 Mon–Thu 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00.
There are some fascinating stories associated with Helsinki’s most beloved sculptures. On this tour you’ll hear about the commotion caused by Havis Amanda, the meanings behind the figures depicted on the statue of Alexander II and the nationalism brought on by the sculpture Haaksirikkoiset, among other things.
A gender-critical art tour, during which we ponder why there are so few sculptures of fully clothed women in the city centre, among other issues.
On this tour organised in the winter and the dark time of the year, you’ll learn about the sculptures in the city centre, the decoration of the city and the history of public lighting in Helsinki.
Prices 2020
Sculpture tour in the city Mon–Sat €140.
Sculpture tour in the city on Sundays €200.
Times
Sculpture tours in the city 9:00–18:00 (tours end no later than 18:00 with the exception of the Illuminating sculpture tour, which can also end later).
Duration
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Group size
Maximum 25 persons/guide. If your group is larger than this, you will need two guides.
Languages
Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian.
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation no later than 7 days before the scheduled date (by phone or e-mail). If you cancel later than this or fail to show up for a reserved tour, the tour is charged at the normal tour price.
Additional information: Reservations (guided tours and workshops) hamvaraukset(at)hel.fi or tel. +358 (0)9 310 87003 Mon–Thu 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00.
Self-guided sculpture trails: get to know Helsinki’s sculptures at your own leisure
