Finnish Reserve officer school museum

The Finnish Reserve Officer School Museum is a military museum in Hamina displaying equipment, uniforms, training materials, and photographs from the history of reserve officer education. The collection documents how this training developed from its beginnings to today.

The school was founded in 1920 to train reserve officers, and the museum opened in 1975 to preserve this history. The region around Hamina has long played a role in Finnish defense.

The museum shows how reserve officer training in Finland connects military and civilian skills. Visitors can see how this blend shaped Finnish society.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and located in Hamina, easy to reach by visitors. Plan to spend several hours exploring the exhibits thoroughly.

Among the exhibits is a Soviet T-54 tank, showing how Finnish defense history reflects Cold War experience. Personal items from former students who later worked as leaders in industry show the wide impact of this training.

Operator: Reserviupseerikoulun Oppilaskunnan Kannatusyhdistys ry (Kannike)

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +358400774409

Email: info@rukmuseo.fi

Website: https://rukmuseo.fi

GPS coordinates: 60.56737,27.20619

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24