The new main exhibition opens 13 June – Opening day programme
The moment has arrived to celebrate! The new main exhibition of Helsinki City Museum will be open on Saturday 13 June. Come and experience the unique day from 11am until 11pm filled with special programme for people of all ages.
Where did Helsinki originate – and how did it become the lively city as it is today? The City Museum’s new main exhibition takes you to the everyday lives of the residents and stories that have shaped Finland’s capital from century to century and various turning points throughout time. The experience takes you on an immersive journey.
The Helsinki Exhibition on the 2nd floor, is open until 11 PM on the opening day. Enjoy old-school yard games, children’s theatre, quizzes and presentations about Helsinki, historical fashion shows, and live music in teh new customer spaces and inner yards. The evening will culminate in a DJ marathon featuring jazz, disco and alternative pop rhythms from the 1950s to the present day.
Participate in a treasure hunt and a picture quiz all day and enjoy the offers in the museum shop!
Come and spend a fun summer day at the museum with your friends and family. Entry to the Helsinki City Museum is always free.
Programme highlights
11.00–15.00 Old-school yard games and creative workshops for families with children
12.00 and 14.00 Haukku’s Sea Adventure, musical theatre for children
13.00 Helsinki Quiz for children
15.00 Helsinki Quiz for adults
15.00–18.30 Behind the scenes of the City Museum. Presentations about the history of Helsinki and exhibitions coming soon.
16.30 and 17.30 Historical fashion show
19.00 Museum’s own band, The Zederholms – For the love of Helsinki!
20.00 Helsinki Quiz (R18)
21.00 Bingo
20.00–23.00 DJ Marathon (DJs Aila Vino, Roope Pokki, Disco-Tuomas & Rahastaja)
Bild: Akseli Valmunen / Helsinki City Museum
