Spy Museum

The Spy Museum is a military museum in Tampere housing an extensive collection of authentic espionage equipment used by international intelligence agencies. The exhibits range from Cold War communication devices and miniature cameras to cryptography tools and covert surveillance instruments spanning different historical periods.

The museum was founded in 1998 by Teppo Turja as the world's first public institution dedicated exclusively to international espionage history. This opening made intelligence and spying topics accessible to the general public and established a new approach to museum presentations.

The museum educates visitors about the real lives and activities of famous spies like Kim Philby, Mata Hari, and Richard Sorge, dispelling Hollywood stereotypes and providing authentic insights into the world of intelligence operations.

The museum provides wheelchair accessibility for visitors with different mobility needs. Guided tours are available to help you understand the exhibits more thoroughly.

Visitors can participate in interactive agent tests and navigate through a secret tunnel in complete darkness. These immersive experiences provide a hands-on sense of the techniques and challenges of real espionage work.

Location: Tampere

Inception: 1998

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 12:00-18:00

Website: http://vakoilumuseo.fi

GPS coordinates: 61.50111,23.76104

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:00