The birthday will be celebrated in the Town Hall’s banquet hall (address Raatihuoneenkatu 15, 13100 Hämeenlinna) starting at 5 PM.
Program
- 5:00 PM: Presentation of the Hämeenlinna-seura’s ”Local Act of the Year” award and certificate
- 6:00 PM: Presentation of the city of Hämeenlinna’s culture and sport awards
The program also includes musical performances by the Sibelius Academy and coffee with cake. The event is open to everyone.
Free Admission to Hämeenlinna Art Museum and City Museum
The Hämeenlinna Art Museum and the City Museum offer free admission on Sunday, January 19.
- Skogster Museum will be open from 11 AM to 5 PM, and Palander House from 12 PM to 4 PM. Birthplace of Jean Sibelius will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM. For more details on the exhibitions, visit www.hmlmuseo.fi.
- Hämeenlinna Art Museum will be open from 11 AM to 5 PM. There will be a guided tour in English at 1 PM and a guided tour in Finnish at 2 PM. For more details on the exhibitions, visit www.hameenlinnantaidemuseo.fi.
January 19 is Flag Day in Hämeenlinna
The City of Hämeenlinna flies the Finnish flag on its properties annually on the city’s birthday. Alongside the Finnish flag, the regional flag may also be flown in accordance with current guidelines.
Residents and businesses are also encouraged to fly the Finnish flag on the city’s birthday.
The flag-flying tradition originates from an initiative by City Councillor Antti Ahonen and others, which was approved by the City Board in August 2020.
