During the Lace Week, several residents of Old Rauma will open their yards to the visitors. The residents will hold yard sales or allow visitors to explore their yards as they are. The yards can be identified on the spot by the logo of the Old Rauma Association.

NOTE! The yards are open according to the resident’s schedule, usually starting at 10.00.

See the map of the yard sales HERE.

Organizer: Old Rauma Association

In addition to the lace exhibitions at Poselli, there will also be lace-makers throughout the week, giving lace-making demonstrations.

Free entry.

Poselli Culture House, Nortamonkatu 12
Organizer: Nyplääjät ry and Pitsikeskus Emelia

Come and solve puzzles in Marela!

The Story of the Rauman lace exhibition offers fun activities for the little ones in the family! Help the lace-maker find the objects that have fallen out of the basket!

There is an entrance fee, children under 18 are free.

Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum

Kosti the Fox’s treasure hunt for the little ones takes place in the inner courtyard of the art museum throughout Lace Week. The treasure hunt is free of charge.

Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Art Museum

During the Lace Week you have an opportunity to see Rauma bobbin lace being made daily at Marela and Kirsti. At Marela, the lace-maker enjoys the indoor space, which is accessible for the price of the museum admission fee. At Kirsti, on clear days, the lace-maker is in the courtyard, where admission is free. Otherwise there is an admission fee.

Sailor´s home museum Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum

Flea market sales and a joyful atmosphere at the market square.

Rauma Market Square

During Lace Week, children can pick up an activity sheet at the museum’s front desk. Valo the sailor guides families to various learning points marked on a map. At these stations, children can try out, touch, draw, create, play, and explore. Along the way, they’ll dive into Valo’s life and work aboard a sailing ship. The activity sheet is available in both Finnish and English.

The adventure tour is included in the museum admission. Free entry for children under 7.

Rauma maritime museum, Kalliokatu 34
Organizer: Rauma maritime museum

Walking is the best way to sense the atmosphere of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Rauma and to notice its magnificent details. The guided tour takes place on foot, led by a guide in the beautiful Old Rauma. The guide leads the group through narrow and winding alleys, telling the history and present-day significance of this culturally and historically valuable area. The journey delves into the culture and past times of Rauma, to the neighborhoods of sailors and craftsmen.

Duration 1,5 hours.
Price 10 €/person, under 15 years free.
Tour is bilingual FI/ENG.

Start in front of the Tourist Information Centre, Savilankatu 8
Tickets: Rauma City Online Shop

Improv for 13-24 year olds! No previous theatre experience is required. Anyone who wants to brighten up their day and have a laugh is welcome.

Pre-registration for the event is required by 25.7. Anne Perttulalle/anneperttula@gmail.com.

The event is free of charge, but coffee/juice/tea will be served for €1.

Organizer: Anne Perttula, anneperttula@gmail.com

Children’s non-stop workshop “Dream your own park”, where children can create a dream park with characters, plants and animals.

In Lönnström’s home mouse corner, children can follow the adventures of Lönnström’s home mouse on video in the museum. The home mouse corner is in Finnish.

There is an entrance fee, children under 18 are free.

Teresia and Rafael Lönnström’s Home museum, Syväraumankatu 41
Organizer: Lönnström Art Museum

Studio Move’s stand at Rauma market square. Come and spin the wheel of fortune or try your luck in the raffle.

Rauma Market Square
Organizer: Studio Move

In dance lessons, you play and move to the music. No previous
experience required! No pre-registration required.

Choose the most suitable starting time and come and dance:
13.00: 3-6 years old
13.30: 7-9 years old
14.00: 10-12 years old

During the dance class, the child is under the responsibility of the parent. Dance lessons are approximately half an hour long.

NOTE! This program is in Finnish.

Organizer: Studio Move
The ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu 28

The Opera Wheel is a rolling opera experience for the whole family, where Musetta, the Prince and the accordionist take you into the most wonderful opera tunes and a hilarious story!! The performance lasts 20 minutes and is suitable for opera lovers of all ages and those who are getting to know it for the first time.

Performers: Anu Hostikka, soprano – Jasper Leppänen, tenor – Niko Kumpuvaara, accordion

Director and scriptwriter: Siljamari Heikinheimo

Opera arias from operas by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Rossini and Leoncavallo

Kalatori
Organizer: Rauma Festivo

Hamlet’s murders. One hour adaptation from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Finninsh. Story goes from one murder to other (there totally is nine murders in Hamlet).

Voluntary entrance fee.

NOTE! This event is in Finnish

The ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu 28
Organizer: Teatteri Paikam Bääll, turkka.suuriniemi@gmail.com