Eliel Family Saturday: Kekri 24 October, 11 am-3 pm

Eliel Family Saturday invites museum visitors of all ages to celebrate the traditional Finnish harvest festival, Kekri, in a mysterious and story-filled atmosphere on Saturday, 24 October, from 11 am to 3 pm.

The day’s programme includes Kekri-themed crafts, face painting, and guided tours introducing visitors to the mysterious creatures and traditions of Finnish folk culture.

Traditionally during Kekri, masked kekri creatures went from house to house, and it was believed that supernatural spirits wandered among people.

You are also welcome to attend the event in costume.

The programme is included in the admission fee to Museum Eliel (€12 / €5 / Museum Card).

Please note that the programme will be presented in Finnish.

Kekri Mask Workshop – Drop-in Workshop for Children and Families

11 am-3 pm, Learning Space, 2nd Floor

Create your own Kekri mask from natural materials following guided instructions, or try UV face painting. Young children are welcome to participate in the craft workshop together with an adult.

Strange Creatures – Guided Tour for Children and Families

12 pm and 1 pm, Treasury Chamber, 2nd Floor

This interactive guided tour for children and families introduces fascinating creatures and stories from Finnish folklore. The tour takes place in the River – Nature and history along the River Pielisjoki exhibition and the Karelian Maiden

Duration: approximately 30 minutes.
Location: Rahakamari, 2nd Floor.

Supernatural! – Guided Tour

2 pm, Treasury Chamber, 2nd Floor

This guided tour for adults and young people explores supernatural beings from Finnish belief traditions in the exhibitions River – Nature and Movement on the Pielisjoki River, Maiden of Karelia, and Believe It or Not! The Folklorist’s Cellar.

Duration: approximately 45 minutes.
Location: Rahakamari, 2nd Floor.

Eliel Saturdays are themed family days organised once a month, with programmes designed for the whole family and museum visitors of all ages.