Military Museum of Finland, Helsinki

Name: Military Museum of Finland
Address: Helsinki, Finland
Telephone: +358 29 9530261

#52 among attractions in Helsinki

Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Military Museum of Finland is the central museum of the Finnish Defence Forces and the national special museum of military history. It is located in Helsinki and it is part of the Finnish National Defence University. In 2018, the Military Museum's exhibitions in Suomenlinna had around 131,000 visitors. The most popular exhibition is the submarine Vesikko, visited by around 50,000 people annually. Military Museum's exhibitions in Suomenlinna are located at Manege and Artillery Maneage. ()

Local name: Sotamuseon Maneesi Completed: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 60°8'45"N, 24°59'20"E

Address

Eteläinen (Ullanlinna)Helsinki Finland

Contact

+358 29 9530261

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Day trips

Military Museum of Finland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Suomenlinna, Suomenlinna Church, Cygnaeus Gallery, Mannerheim Museum.

~340 ftSW
, Island, Forts and castles
Suomenlinna, Helsinki
2 min walk • Suomenlinna, a maritime fortress sprawled across a cluster of islands near the city of Helsinki, Finland, stands as a testament to the country's historical military architecture. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, Suomenlinna—or "Castle of Finland"—is...
~510 ftNW
Former Orthodox church built in 1854
Suomenlinna Church, Helsinki
3 min walk • Suomenlinna Church stands as a distinctive landmark on the historic sea fortress island of Suomenlinna, just off the coast of Helsinki, Finland. Originally built in 1854, the church serves as a multifunctional building, having once also operated as a lighthouse – a...
1.4 miNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki
36 min walk • The Cygnaeus Gallery is an art gallery in Helsinki. The art gallery was founded by the professor of aesthetics Fredrik Cygnaeus. It was built as a villa in 1869–1870 to designs by architect J.F.W. Mieritz. Cygnaeus donated the gallery to the Finnish nation in his testament.
1.3 miNW
Exhibits on statesman Carl Mannerheim
Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki
35 min walk • The Mannerheim Museum is located in Helsinki, Finland. It is dedicated to preserving and displaying items related to the life and times of Marshal C. G. E. Mannerheim, a Finnish statesman and military officer.
1.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
39 min walk • St. Henry's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to Henry, a 12th-century Bishop of Finland. It is the Cathedral Church of the Catholic Diocese of Helsinki.
0.4 miS
Monumental gate at Suomenlinna fortress
Kuninkaanportti, Helsinki
11 min walk • Kuninkaanportti or Kungsporten is the principal entrance to the fortress Suomenlinna outside Helsinki. It is on the southernmost island of Suomenlinna, in front of the Kustaanmiekka strait, and is considered the main symbol of Suomenlinna.
1.5 miNW
Harbor, Piers and boardwalks
Olympia Terminal, Helsinki
39 min walk • The Olympia Terminal is a dock in the South Harbour of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by the Hytönen-Luukkonen architects bureau and opened for the 1952 Summer Olympics.
1.3 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Ursa Observatory, Helsinki
35 min walk • The Ursa Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Helsinki, Finland.
0.8 miSE
Island
Vallisaari, Helsinki
20 min walk • Vallisaari is an island in Helsinki, Finland. It is located between Suomenlinna and Santahamina. The island has some ponds, and it was first known for hundreds of years as a place where sailors could take fresh water.
1.6 miNW
60°9'42"N • 24°57'19"E
The Shipwrecked, Helsinki
41 min walk • Monuments and statues
~1170 ftS
Museum on a restored wartime submarine
Submarine Vesikko, Helsinki
6 min walk • Vesikko is a submarine, which was launched on 10 May 1933 at the Crichton-Vulcan dock in Turku. Until 1936 it was named by its manufacturing codename CV 707.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Military Museum of Finland open?

Military Museum of Finland is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Military Museum of Finland?

Nearby attractions include Suomenlinna, Helsinki (2 min walk), Suomenlinna Church, Helsinki (3 min walk), Submarine Vesikko, Helsinki (6 min walk), Kuninkaanportti, Helsinki (11 min walk).

How to get to Military Museum of Finland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Military Museum of Finland:

Tram

Kaivopuisto • Lines: 3 (39 min walk)
Olympialaituri • Lines: 2, 3 (40 min walk)

Ferry

Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (41 min walk)