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Military Museum´s Manege and Artillery Manege (Military Museum of Finland)

In the exhibition visitors can familiarise themselves with the military history of Finland, from the periods when Sweden and Imperial Russia ruled Finland, through the struggle for independence and the wars of 1939-1945, down until the current period. Weaponry, equipment, uniforms, medals, flags and art with military themes from the various periods are on display. Photographic and archive material and multimedia complement the artefacts. There are special exhibitions dedicated to different themes, too.

This museum exhibit heavy equipment used in the Winter War (30.10.1939 - 13.3.1940) and Continuation War (25.6.1941 - 19.9.1944). There is also a permanent exhibition about the Finnish coastal defence.

For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.

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