Educational Tours at Serlachius Headquarters

Guided tour at Serlachius Headquarters for Pupils

During the tour we dive into the versatile exhibitions of the museum and learn about the life of the old times. Our program for pupils at Serlachius Headquarters addresses to the facts of history in a pleasant way, at the same time offering possibilities for learning. The guide leads the group in the museum and tells stories about history. During the round we take a peak into the main exhibition, do some activating exercises and view artworks. Customized according to the age of the children in the group.

Duration: 1 hour
Languages: English, Swedish, Finnish
Age requirement: customized according to the age of the group
Finnish curriculum: L2, L4, L6, L7

Working for the Company

A drama tour producing vivid experiences depicts the job application process and daily life of working in the 1950’s Finnish paper industry. It is the year 1951. You are a member of a group of hopeful potential workers applying for a job at the paper mill. The job descriptions of old professions and original interiors enliven the recent industrial past. The first person you meet is a secretary working at the head office, the ‘ever-so-slightly´self-important person, who will have you know the house manners, including the dress code and etiquette.

Duration: 1 hour
Languages: English, German, Swedish, Finnish
Age requirement: suited for pupils over 10 years old
Finnish curriculum: L2, L4, L6, L7

Paper Workshop

At Headquarter´s paper workshop you can try your hand at making your very own paper: personally decorated sheets, or some other item created with your own hands to take back home. This way you can learn hands-on during our program for pupils at Serlachius Headquarters. We may agree in advance what the group would like to make from the paper.

Duration: 45 min–1 hour
Languages: Finnish, Swedish and English
Age requirement: customized according to the age of the group
Group size: max. 30 persons
Finnish curriculum: L1, L2, L3, L6, L7