Kollaa and Simo Häyhä Museum, Military and history museum in Rautjärvi, Finland.
The Kollaa and Simo Häyhä Museum is a military and history museum in Rautjärvi dedicated to the Winter War. The collections feature original letters, photographs, and personal belongings that document the battles at the Kollaa front during 1939-1940.
The museum occupies a former military barracks, specifically the Sairastupa building that once functioned as a small hospital during the reserve barracks period. The focus centers on the Winter War battles when Finland defended itself against invasion in the early 1940s.
The exhibition honors local soldiers who fought at the Kollaa front, displaying personal items and letters donated by their families to keep their memories alive. You experience the stories of ordinary people from the region who played a significant role in the war.
The museum is located in a quiet area of Rautjärvi and operates Thursday through Sunday, making it straightforward to plan your visit. Informational materials are available in multiple languages for international guests.
Two field guns, model 76RK27, stand outside the museum building as examples of the artillery used during the Winter War period. These guns represent rare surviving examples of Finnish military equipment from that era.
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