Parola Tank Museum

The Parola Tank Museum in Hattula houses around 70 armored vehicles and approximately 40 anti-tank weapons displayed in indoor halls and outdoor spaces. The collection includes tanks, lighter combat vehicles, and related equipment spanning several decades.

The museum was founded in 1961 with a modest initial collection that grew significantly over the decades. Donations from the Finnish Defense Forces and international sources expanded and enriched the holdings.

The museum displays equipment and vehicles that shaped how Finland's armed forces operated over the decades. Visitors see firsthand the machinery that was central to the country's military history.

The museum is open daily with different hours depending on the season. Plan to spend several hours exploring both the indoor halls and outdoor exhibition areas where most vehicles are displayed.

The collection holds the world's only surviving BT-42 assault gun, an exceptionally rare vehicle found nowhere else. This single piece makes the museum irreplaceable for preserving this particular type of military technology.

Location: Hattula

Inception: June 18, 1961

Official opening: June 18, 1961

Website: http://panssarimuseo.fi

GPS coordinates: 61.04194,24.34417

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44