Veteran’s Home Museum

The Veteran's Home Museum is a military museum in Imatra that collects uniforms, weapons, documents, and personal items from Finnish service members. The displays include historical photographs and memorabilia that document various military experiences and the lives of veterans.

The museum opened in 2000 and focuses on preserving military memorabilia from various conflicts involving Finnish forces. Its collections continue to grow through donations and acquisitions that document the experiences of Finnish veterans.

The museum displays exhibitions about the Lotta Svärd organization and the role Finnish women played in supporting their communities during wartime. Visitors can see how these women contributed to daily life and what their work meant to society.

The museum is located at Torkkelinkatu 3, across from the State Hotel in Imatra, making it easy to find. Visitors should check opening hours beforehand and allow time to view the photographs and exhibits carefully.

The museum maintains four distinct photography collections that document different perspectives of the buildings and grounds. This comprehensive visual record allows visitors to understand how the physical space has been organized at various points in time.

Location: Imatra

Inception: 2000

Address: Torkkelinkatu 3

Website: https://etelakarjalanmuseot.fi/veterans-home-museum

GPS coordinates: 61.16950,28.77010

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27