BROFOGDAS – A MILITARY RESIDENCE
Brofogdas is a former military residence whose oldest wooden section dates from the late 18th century. The building was moved to its current location in the mid-19th century and extended with a baking room. It hosts a small special museum whose collections cover a period from the 19th century to the war years of 1939–1944. The […]
The Cannons at Torp
A short distance from the centre of Ingå, The Cannons at Torp displays its collections of different types of cannons and artillery guns, transport and army vehicles, rifles, uniforms and other war paraphernalia. The museum area contains anti-tank, anti-aircraft, infantry-support and naval artillery, heavy machine guns and mines but also, for example, a Russian MI-8 […]
MILITARY MUSEUM
The brick garrison in Kruunuhaka’s Liisankatu provides visitors with a view of the history of Finland’s military, weapons and the defence forces. The Manege exhibition in Suomenlinna Sea Fortress presents the history of Finland´s military and the Finnish soldier from the 17th century to modern times. Visitors get to try on the military equipment and experience […]
PERNAJA VETERAN MUSEUM
During the Winter War and the Continuation War, Finnish men and women made incredible sacrifices both on the frontline and at home to defend the freedom of the country. The Veteran Museum pays homage to our ancestors, who sacrificed their lives so that today’s Finns could live in a free country. Pernaja Veteran Museum was […]
THE LOTTA MUSEUM
Visit the attractive villa on the Tuusula Lake Road (Tuusulan Rantatie) to learn about the history of the Lotta Svärd organization! The Lotta Museum recounts the difficult wartime years, when women’s role in voluntary nursing, food supply, equipment maintenance, communication and fund-raising work was instrumental in helping the country to come through. The Lottas were […]
ANTI-AIRCRAFT MUSEUM
The Military History Special Museum in Tuusula showcases Finnish anti-aircraft systems from 1925 to today. In addition to its extensive outdoor exhibition space, the museum covers two showrooms and the Captain’s residence, the oldest building in Tuusula, which was built in the 1700s and showcases the military tradition of Tuusula. The Helsinki showroom exhibits include anti-aircraft […]