- Date
- Tuesday, October 13
- Time
- 12:00-13:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 5-12 years
- Capacity
- Limited capacity
The old-fashioned lesson at Children’s Town explores what school was like before smart devices. In the historic elementary-school classroom, families try cursive writing and read and sing together. Visitors can join flexibly during the lesson periods.
- Organizer
- Helsingin kaupunginmuseo
At a glance
- Date
- Tuesday, October 13
- Time
- 12:00-13:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 5-12 years
- Capacity
- Limited capacity
- Toilets
- Yes
- Baby changing
- Yes
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Accessibility
- Yes
- Food available
- Partial
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- The museum’s main entrance at Aleksanterinkatu 16 is step-free, and the floors are reached by lift. Prams must be left in the courtyard shelter because they cannot be taken into Children’s Town due to limited space. The museum has an accessible toilet, a children’s toilet and a changing table.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- Lessons run from 12:00–13:00 and 14:00–15:00. Visitors may join on a drop-in basis, but the classroom holds about 20 people at a time and places are filled in arrival order. Children attend with their own adult.
- Schedule notes
- Tuesday 2026-10-13. The event window is 12:00–15:00, with lessons from 12:00–13:00 and 14:00–15:00.
- Booking notes
- Advance registration is not required. The classroom holds about 20 people at a time, and places are filled in arrival order.
- Price notes
- The event and museum admission are free.
- Age notes
- The event is for families with children. It best suits children interested in old-fashioned school, writing, reading and singing together.
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Upcoming dates
Tue, Oct 13
Helsingin kaupunginmuseo / Lasten kaupunki