The city changed the name of the palace to Näsilinna, and the Häme Museum was opened in 1908, with Gabriel Engberg as the first museum manager. Engberg also lived in Näsilinna. During the Civil War in 1918, the Red Cross Hospital and the Red Guards base operated in Näsilinna, and the building suffered severe damage during the war. During the battle of Tampere, Näsilinna changed in April 3–4 owner three times. About 4,000 rounds of ammunition hit the building. During the Second World War, the building was inhabited by anti-aircraft forces and the bridge guards of the Pori railway.