The city had no use for the building as it was in poor condition and a decision had already been made to dismantle the town hall.

[4] Porvoo Museum has two base exhibitions which are located in the Old Town Hall and in Holm's House, completed in 1763.

The exhibition in the Old Town Hall showcases the history of Porvoo and Eastern Uusimaa from the Ice Age to the 18th century.

Additionally the Old Town Hall houses artwork by Albert Edelfelt and Ville Vallgren, both of whom were born in Porvoo.

[1] In addition to the Old Town Hall and the Holm's House Porvoo Museum also manages the home of the National Poet of Finland, J. L. Runeberg.