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 closer to Lace Week.

Organizer: Old Rauma Association

Musasoppi’s summer music school comes to Marela! In the music school you will get to know the different phenomena of the summer by singing, moving and playing instruments. The music school will take place in the museum’s courtyard, or inside if it rains. It is taught by Salla Hirvilammi, the lesson lasts about 30 minutes. Please choose a group according to the age of your child:

At 10.00 0-2 years old
At 11.00 3-5 years old

Free entry. No pre-registration required.

NOTE! This program is in Finnish.

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

Come make an easy bracelet using the macrame or knotting technique!

You can come to the non-stop workshop between 10.00– 13.00 and leave when the work is finished. Making a keychain takes about 1 hour. The workshop can accommodate 5 participants at a time; so be prepared to wait a while.

The price is 7 €, which includes instruction and supplies. The bracelet workshop is suitable for people over 12 years old.

Note! You can participate in Finnish, English and German.

Kuninkaankatu 28
Organizer: Kajava – Lahja ja käsityö

A non-stop workshop for children to make and experiment with different craft methods.

Free entry.

Rauman Art Museum’s inner courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauman Art Museum

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

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

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

The event features 140 entrepreneurs from over 30 countries and various regions of Finland, showcasing their specialty products. There will be amazing international food stalls, handicrafts, and textile. There will also be a funfair for children in the area.

On the streets of the city centre and by the canal.
Organizer: International Grand Markets

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

Rauma Lukko shirt & drink bar. You can enjoy a drink while waiting for the Lukko shirt to be printed.

NOTE! Lukko Shop closes at 20.00, Bar at 22.00.

In front of the LukkoShop, Kuninkaankatu 3
Organizer: Rauman Lukko

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

The traditional café of the Rauma Martha Association, where you can enjoy Rauma’s traditional foods such as lapskoussi, pankakko and topselivellinki from 11.00-14.00, or as long as there is food left. The courtyard café will continue to stay open everyday until 18.00 as a waffle café.

The courtyard of the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauman Marttayhdistys

Come and enjoy a dose of sea air, archipelago fish soup, crusty rye bread and summer strawberry scones. Kari Vuorisalo on accordion and Laura Suominen singing.

Fish soup, strawberry cake and rye bread 20€
Coffee/tea/juice 2,50€

If you want to visit the exhibition of old boats in the Paathuone, the entrance fee is 5 €. All proceeds go to the Maritime Historical Society.

Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauman Merihistoriallinen Seura ry

Curatorial tour to the exhibition Enchanting Effort at Muijala Art Space, guided by Sanna Karimäki-Nuutinen and co-curators Roos Hermsen and Serhii Varlamov.

The third international Rauma Triennale exhibition, Enchanting Effort, opens to the public on 7 June at Rauma Art Museum and Art Space Muijala. It has its roots in the Baltic Sea Biennales held at Rauma Art Museum. Exhibited across both venues, Enchanting Effort brings together thirteen artists and artist groups who explore the theme of effort in personal, critical and curious ways. A guided tour will allow you to take a closer look at the exhibition, the works on display, and the ideas and themes behind the curated selection.

Free entry.

Muijala Art Space, Soukontie 61, Reila
Organizer : Rauman Art museum

Summer songs and hymns together!

Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Parish

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

Come and spend a summer day at Sepän Torppa and dive into the fascinating world of plant dyeing! During the day, we will dye yarns using plants and different purettes found in the local nature under the guidance of plant dyer and craft entrepreneur Ronja Kuokkanen. You can bring up to 100 grams of wool or wool blend yarn divided into four small skeins, or buy the necessary yarns on the spot. There will also be a supply shop on site.

The participation fee is €10 per person and the event can accommodate up to 10 participants.
Please register by text message to Ronja (+358 40 861 6892) by 16.7.

Sepän torppa, Kodisjoentie 1449
Organizer: Kodisjoen Marttayhdistys

Meeting at the Tammela yard 12.30. Departure at 13.00. Obstacle races at the inner yard of the Church of the Holy Cross after registration.

Participation fee: 2 €/horse-rider pair. No advance registration required.

The competition has four classes:
Class I: 20cm, 3–5 years
Class II: 30cm, 6–8 years
Class III: 50cm, 9–13 years
Class IV: 60cm, Open to all

Departure point: Renovation centre Tammela, Eteläpitkäkatu 17
Organizer: Kepparitalli Pits de Rauma, marjo.kartano@gmail.com

Second hand market and cafe.

Myllymäenkatu 1A
Organizer: Rauman Vapaaseurakunta

Children can bring toys in need of repair to the clinic!

Rauma’s Church of the Holy Cross yard and Parish House, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauman Marttayhdistys

One day, something strange happened in Old Rauma. To solve the mystery, clever young detectives are needed! Using clues gathered during the tour, they’ll work to find out who is responsible. Could the mischievous lace town elves be behind it all?

The story is fictional, but during the guided tour participants will also explore the charming details of Old Rauma and learn a little about its history and present day.

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1 km.

Price is 8 €/person (adults must also buy a ticket). Children cannot participate alone, each child must be accompanied by their own adult.

The tour is designed for children aged approximately 4–11, but everyone is welcome to join. Children aged 0–3 can join the rest of the family for free.
Maximum group size: 30 participants.

Starting point Old Town Hall, Kauppakatu 13
More information and tickets: Opas Suvi

Curatorial tour to the exhibition Enchanting Effort at Rauma Art Museum with Sanna Karimäki-Nuutinen, at the Rauma Art Museum.

The third international Rauma Triennale exhibition, Enchanting Effort, opens to the public on 7 June at Rauma Art Museum and Art Space Muijala. It has its roots in the Baltic Sea Biennales held at Rauma Art Museum. Exhibited across both venues, Enchanting Effort brings together thirteen artists and artist groups who explore the theme of effort in personal, critical and curious ways. A guided tour will allow you to take a closer look at the exhibition, the works on display, and the ideas and themes behind the curated selection.

Rauman Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauman taidemuseo

The exhibition presents the history and present day of lace-making in Rauma, featuring lace treasures and memories from the collections of the Rauma Museum. The tour lasts about 30 minutes.

The tour is included in the museum entrance fee.

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

Dance artist Iida Paukamainen and composer-songwriter René Koivisto will perform a duo show during the lace week

The duo will start performing in the courtyard of the Rauma Art Museum, weather permitting.

Rauma Art Museum courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 37

At the Conversation park`s summer event: Various artists perform, flower wreath workshop, a large flower painting will be painted together. Park games and giant soap bubbles. Cotton candy and baking a stick bun.

Note! Registration for the flower wreath workshop on the museum’s website.

The event is free of charge.

Conversation Park, Kalliokatu 28-30
Organizer: Lönnström Art Museum

In Marela’s dining room, members of the ‘Rouwaswäki’ dressed in late 19th-century attire host a handicraft session. The ‘Rouwaswäki’ are happy to engage in conversation with museum visitors. The event is included in the museum admission fee.

NOTE! The Rouwaswäki speaks Finnish.

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

Welcome to a child-friendly Ghost Tour of Old Rauma, where you’ll hear thrilling ghost stories! Finland’s third oldest town, with centuries-old houses in this UNESCO World Heritage site holds many secrets. This ghost tour is based on stories and real experiences shared by locals. In which house do the furniture mysteriously move by themselves? Where can you hear footsteps and knocking sounds?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1,5 kilometers.

Price is 10 €/person (adults must also buy a ticket). Children cannot participate alone, they must be accompanied by an adult.

The tour is designed for children aged approximately 7–12, but everyone is welcome to join. Children aged 0–3 can join the rest of the family free of charge.
Maximum group size: 30 participants.

Starting point the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu 28
More information and tickets: Opas Suvi

Rauma Flika choir sings 5–6 songs.

Free entry.

Inner yard of Kontion Kahvila, Kuninkaankatu 9

A community singing event taking place at the market square during the Lace Week.

NOTE! This program is in Finnish.

Free entry.

Rauma Market Square
Organizer: Rauman Parish

The schedule and artists will be published in June.

An evening of concerts for young people under 18 in Savila Park.

Free entry.

Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Rauma Youth Services

Saara Kukko, mezzosoprano and piano. During the evening, you will hear stories told by Tapio Koivukari and Ossi Paavola.

Free entry.

Monna’s Chapel, Kodisjoentie 284
Organizer: Rauma Parish

Akusti is known for his unique sound and captivating performances. He has the ability to bring people closer together and create an unforgettable atmosphere — whether there are ten or a thousand people in the audience.

Free entry.

Marina Vista, Suvitie 14
Organizer: Marina Vista

Pihla Pakaslahti performs the Lace Week evening serenade from the City Hall Tower.

The City Hall Tower, Valtakatu 2

Free entry.

Marina Vista, Suvitie 14
Organizer: Marina Vista