Events

The Helinä Rautavaara Museum offers activities for people of all ages. You can take part in events, guided tours and workshops or enjoy conversations and musical performances. The Museum Events are free of charge and do not require advance booking, unless otherwise stated in the programme.

Saturdays at 3 p.m.

15-Minute Guided Tour

Welcome to a 15-Minute Guided Tour on Saturdays.

Thursday, November 13th, 5–7 p.m.

Festival Formatura 2025

Festival Formatura 2025 is an event organized by Escola Senzala de Capoeira Helsinki, where the first Finnish student will be awarded the red belt, the highest belt level, by Grupo Senzala. At the same time, we will celebrate 37 years of the Brazilian martial art capoeira in Finland! Escola Senzala and its association Capoeira Capital […]

Once a month

Seniors Get-Together at the Museum

Seniors meet up for free once a month. Welcome!

Past events

4.10.2025

4th International Capoeira Meeting

The rhythms of capoeira, hand clapping, and the dances of the orixás are a valuable invitation to everyone to celebrate the life of Helinä Rautavaara.

30.8.2025

Ethiopian cultural afternoon

The museum will host an Ethiopian cultural afternoon on Espoo Day. The event is organized by Ethiopian mothers living in Espoo, Helsinki, and Vantaa.

8.2.2025

Open workshop for people of African heritage

Join us in a new knowledge production workshop!

2.11.2024 - 10.11.2024

Día de muertos – Mexican Day of the Dead Altar

Welcome to discover the celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico