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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 open guided tours held on Saturdays are open to all visitors for the price of the admission ticket.
Deepen your art experience with a guided tour! Why not book a guided tour of HAM’s current exhibitions. Our guided tours can also be tailored to suit your group. Tell us what you want to see!
We take care of the safety of our staff and visitors at all events. Read our instructions on visiting the museum safely here.
The guided tour of the Dance! – Movement in the Visual Arts 1880–2020 exhibition opens new perspectives on the works and their content and provides new approaches to viewing art. During the guided tour, we will explore ways of depicting movement and dance-like expression, approaches combining different forms of art and the artists behind the works. Our guides will adapt the covered topics based on the age level of each group and the wishes of the participants.
Greta and Sulho, whose nicknames were Tiva and Halle, were two exceptionally open-minded artists in Finland in the 1910s. A number of works of their careers have been preserved, in which they boldly try out colours and new forms. During the guided tour we will explore the art and shared life of the artist couple from the 1910s to the 1950s.
Greta Hällfors-Sipilä: Night, 1931 / Helsinki City Museum/Photo: Mari Valio
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.
Prices 2022
Guided tours Tue–Sat €90.
Guided tours on Sundays €180.
Guided tour prices do not include the admission fee.
Times
Guided tours at the museum Tue 10-17 (tours end no later than 17), Wed-Sun 11.30–18:30 (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 seven days before the scheduled date. Only attend if you are healthy! Due to the exceptional circumstances, group guided tours can be rescheduled up until the day before your booking for no extra charge. Cancellations Mon–Fri to tour bookings: hamvaraukset(at)hel.fi. We will replay only on weekdays.
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
Prices 2022
€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
max. 15 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.
