Places and Hoods – See Helsinki Anew

The exhibition guides you to discover the diversity and richness of both the built and green environments of Helsinki. The spectrum of environments on display includes old and new wooden houses, suburban daycare centers, green areas from parks to rocky shores, bustling industrial areas, and monumental concrete architecture.

The exhibition also challenges visitors to reflect on their own relationship with the city and cultural environments. Helsinki residents' thoughts on their favorite places are complemented by expert perspectives, and the exhibition does not shy away from addressing painful and controversial issues emerging in the constantly evolving city.

Places & Hoods encourages Helsinki residents to take pride in their city and explore it with curiosity, both in their own neighborhoods and beyond, with the exhibition's rich program of events offering opportunities to do so.

Places & Hoods – See Helsinki Anew opens on Ascension Day, May 9th. The exhibition is produced by Jere Jäppinen, a researcher at the City Museum, designed by Jonathan Maxwell, and graphically designed by Samppa Ranta. The images, shot by the museum's volunteer photographers, play a central role in the exhibition.

Places & Hoods – See Helsinki Anew May 9 – September 15, 2024 Helsinki City Museum, 4th floor Aleksanterinkatu 16 Free entry

Helsinki Tales - The City Described by Travellers Past Wed 15 May at 17:00–18:30

Historian Marikit Taylor gives a lecture on Helsinki's appeal to international tourists in the 19th century. The lecture will be streamed on the museum's Facebook channel.

Volunteer cleaning day in Pohjois-Haaga Thu 23 May at 15:00–18:00

We will visit a World War I fortification guided by a museum expert, and then proceed to clean up the site.

Landfills and shore structures – on the foundations of Havis Amanda Wed 29 May at 17:00–18:30

Researcher Tuija Väisänen gives a lecture in Finnish on the archaeological research of the Havis Amanda statue. The lecture will be streamed on the museum's Facebook channel.

Malmi eras by bike Sat 8 Jun & 17 Aug at 12:00–14:30

Come and explore the city district of Malmi on guided cycling tours. The tours are guided in Finnish.

Walk through the Ala-Malmi eras Thu 13 Jun & 22 Aug at 18:00–19:30

Come and explore the city district of Malmi on guided walking tours. The tours are guided in Finnish.

Walk through the Ylä-Malmi eras Sat 15 Jun & 24 Aug at 12:00–13:30

Come and explore the city district of Malmi on guided walking tours. The tours are guided in Finnish.

Relaxed walk for reminiscing about Malmi Fri 7 Jun at 11:00–12:30, Tue 11 Jun at 13:00–14:30, Thu 15 Aug at 11:00–12:30 & Tue 20 Aug at 13:00–14:30

During the easy-paced walking tours we will take breaks and refresh our memories by looking at old photos and chatting.

Walk through the Malminkartano eras Wed 4 Sep at 18–19:30 & 11 Sep at 14:00–15:30

Come and explore the city district of Malminkartano on guided walking tours. The tours are guided in Finnish.

Free entry to all events.

Campaign look: hasan & partners. Exhibition photographs: Maija Astikainen / Helsinki City Museum.