Accessibility & Visitor Information

  • All our sites have seating in exhibition areas. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome. Tailored guided tours for special groups are available. Contact us for details.
  • Wheelchair ramps are available at some locations, but not all meet accessibility standards. Personal assistants may be needed.
  • Some thresholds and stairs may pose challenges. Folding chairs and manual wheelchairs are available on loan at certain museums.
  • Accessible toilets are available at Skogster Museum, others may have limited facilities.

Tips for Visiting:

  1. Do not touch objects in exhibition.
  2. Photography without flash is allowed. Tag us #hmlmuseo #museoskogster #palanderintalo #sibeliuksensyntymäkoti #säästöpankkimuseo
  3. No outside food or drinks, except when medically necessary.
  4. Move calmly. Running is not allowed in exhibitions.
  5. No animals, except guide/assistance dogs.

Safer Space Principles

  • We respect everyone’s dignity, diversity, and identity. Harassment, discrimination, or racist speech is not tolerated.
  • Treat others fairly regardless of gender, age, background, health, or personal characteristics. Respect privacy and bodily autonomy.
  • Use inclusive language and listen to different opinions. Help others if needed.
  • Photography in exhibitions is allowed respectfully; ask permission before photographing people.
  • Report harassment, discrimination, or unsafe situations to museum staff.

Legal Basis: Our principles follow the Finnish Equality Act (1325/2014) and the City of Hämeenlinna’s Equality and Non-Discrimination Plan.