What was Christmas like in an affluent home in Turku around the turn of the 20th century? At the museum Ett Hem, visitors can discover Consul Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson’s Christmas traditions through preserved letters, household accounts and other historical sources. The museum will be open for the Christmas season from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. 

The museum Ett Hem presents the early 20th-century home of Consul Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson, complete with its original furnishings, art and everyday objects. With Christmas music and period decorations, visitors can experience the historic home dressed for Christmas and learn about the family’s Christmas and New Year traditions. 

Guided tours in Swedish and Finnish 

During the Christmas season, guided tours are offered in Finnish daily at 11.15 and 14.15, and in Swedish on Fridays at 13.15. All guided tours are included in the admission fee. 

Visitors can also explore the digital guidebook, available in 28 languages, which provides information about the museum and the Jacobsson family’s Christmas traditions. 

The museum shop also offers gifts inspired by the museum’s collections, ideal for those looking for a unique Christmas present. 

Practical information and opening hours 

Ett Hem Museum 
Piispankatu 14, Turku 

Christmas season:  
28 November 2026–3 January 2027  
Wednesday–Sunday, 11.00–16.00 

Guided tours: 

• Finnish: daily at 11.15 and 14.15 

• Swedish: Fridays at 13.15 

The guided tours are included in the admission fee. Group visits can also be arranged outside regular opening hours.