Master Lacemakers from Rauma -Impi Alanko              

Old Town Hall 17.4.2008 onwards

The exhibition presents the life-work of Impi Alanko, who passed away last year. It is the second in the series of exhibitions on distinguished Rauma lacemakers. 

Marela 14.11.2008-1.2.2009

 In different countries, Christmas presents are given on different days. In Finland "joulupukki" ("julbock") brings the presents personally on Christmas Eve, but for example in the Netherlands Sinter Klaas (Saint Nicholas) brings the presents already on December 5th, the eve of the saint's nameday. The museum's Christmas exhibition examines the present giving traditions in different countries - their differences and similarities.

The Granlund Story

Marela 19.9.2008 onwards

Gabriel Granlund, who lived in Marela since 1873, was once one of the wealthiest shipowners in Rauma. As a museum Marela presents the house during his time.The exhibition looks deeper into the interesting history of the Granlund family.

Old Town Hall 19.9.2008 onwards

The museum has countless pieces of clothing in its collections. This is a chance to see an interesting display of them!

The Rauma Guild 75 years

Marela 14.2.-29.3.

The Rauma Guild was founded on Kalevala Day of 1934 to cherish and further local culture. As The Guild's initiative, Rauma history has been recorded for example in the form of memorial plaques in different historic sites around town.

The exhibition presents the history and activities of the Guild through photographs, objects and documents.

Easter Eggs

Marela 3.4.-7.6.

Easter eggs have a long historical tradition. Originally the egg was the symbol of new life. Easter is also celebrated in the spring, during the time of rebirth and growth. In Christian tradition the egg is a symbol of Christ's resurrection. The exhibition presents a large variety of different Easter eggs. 

Porcelain by Arabia

Marela 12.6.-15.11.

Last year Rauma Museum exhibited Russian porcelain from a local private collection. This year we are bringing on display Finnish porcelain by the Arabia porcelain factory, also from the collection of Yrjö and Salme Kumpuharju. The exhibition emphasizes on the early production of the Arabia factory, founded in 1873. 

Old Town Hall and Marela       18.7.-6.9.

This year's Lace Week exhibition presents a display of both traditional and modern laces from Sweden's lace center Vadstena. Traditional laces are displayed at the Old Town Hall with the theme Historic collars and royal portraits and modern laces can be seen in Marela. 

Children's World       1920-1950

Marela 18.7. onwards

Toys and children's clothes from the first half of the 20th century. The exhibition is a part of the Regional Handicraft Tradition Week.

Marela 18.9.-18.10.

Silk and velvet - church treasures from museum collection

Old Town Hall 18.9. onwards

Exhibition presents items from 15th century to 19th century. Church items were made of valuable materials like silk, velvet and silver.