Military Museum, Helsinki

Name: Military Museum
Address: Maurinkatu 1, Helsinki, 00171, Finland
Telephone: +358 299 800

#66 among attractions in Helsinki

Museum, Military museum, History museum

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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: Sotamuseo Completed: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 60°10'30"N, 24°57'36"E

Address

Maurinkatu 1Eteläinen (Vironniemi)Helsinki 00171 Finland

Contact

+358 299 800

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

Nearby attractions include: Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Hakaniemi, Presidential Palace.

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Russian-designed Orthodox cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki
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Carl Ludvig Engel, Architecture, Palace
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Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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Museum, History museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Military Museum?

Nearby attractions include Liisanpuistikko, Helsinki (2 min walk), Wäiski, Helsinki (5 min walk), Merihaka, Helsinki (7 min walk), WHS Teatteri Union, Helsinki (8 min walk).

How to get to Military Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Military Museum:

Bus

Liisanpuistikko • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)
Snellmaninkatu • Lines: 16 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Hakaniemi • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (7 min walk)
Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (15 min walk)

Tram

Snellmaninkatu • Lines: 7 (8 min walk)
Kansallisarkisto • Lines: 7 (8 min walk)

Metro

University of Helsinki • Lines: M1, M2 (11 min walk)
Hakaniemi • Lines: M1, M2 (14 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (18 min walk)