Lotta Museum, Military museum in Tuusula, Finland.
The Lotta Museum is a specialised museum in Tuusula dedicated to the history of women's military support organisations. The collection displays photographs, uniforms, documents, and personal items housed in a historic manor building.
The museum was founded in 1996 to preserve the story of Lotta Svärd, an organisation that supported the Finnish military from 1921 to 1944. This group played an important role in Finnish defence during that period.
The displays show how women in Finland supported the military through practical work such as nursing, air observation, and kitchen duties. Visitors can see the everyday roles these women performed during that period.
The museum is situated at Rantatie 39 along Tuusula's coastal road and is easily accessible. Visitors can join guided tours and refresh themselves at the Lotta Café.
The collection holds over 18,000 objects that document women's contributions during wartime. This substantial number of items makes the museum a comprehensive source for this overlooked chapter of Finnish history.
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