Military Museum of Finland

The Military Museum occupies Bastion Carpelan within the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, displaying extensive collections of weapons, uniforms, medals, and military equipment.

Established in 1929 and officially opened in 1930 at Liisankatu, the museum relocated to Suomenlinna following directives from the Ministry of Defence.

The museum preserves Finnish military heritage through exhibitions covering periods from the 19th century through modern times, including both World Wars.

The facility receives over 130,000 visitors annually and maintains regular guided tours, with the submarine Vesikko attracting 50,000 visitors each year.

The museum houses a preserved submarine Vesikko from 1933, which served during World War II before becoming a permanent exhibition piece in 1973.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1929

Official opening: October 18, 1930

Website: https://sotamuseo.fi

GPS coordinates: 60.14577,24.98896

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:03