Armoured Vehicle Museum

Hämeenlinna, Finland

Parola Tank Museum, officially Armoured Vehicle Museum displays various tanks, armoured vehicles and anti-tank guns used by the Finnish Defence Forces throughout its history. A rare exhibit is an armoured train used in World War Two. A few kilometers away from the museum is also the Armoured Brigade. The museum was opened June 18, 1961, when there were 19 tanks and 12 anti-tank guns on display. Also Leopard 2A4, the latest tank in the Finnish Defense Forces is displayed.

Reference: Wikipedia

Address

Hattulantie 334, Hämeenlinna, Finland

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Details

Founded: opened 1961
Category: Museums in Finland
Historical period: Independency (Finland)

More Information

www.panssarimuseo.fi
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Häme Castle (7,4 km)
Prison Museum (7,5 km)
The Artillery Museum of Finland (7,2 km)
The Church of the Holy Cross (3 km)

Hämeenlinna Church (8,1 km)
Mobilia (45,9 km)
Vanajanlinna (13,5 km)
Visavuori Atelier (23 km)
Kangasala Church (49,3 km)
The Church of St. James (16,7 km)
Vehoniemi Automotive Museum (42,1 km)
The Church of St. Lawrence (21,2 km)
The Church of St. Michael (34,3 km)

User Reviews

Niina (5 months ago)
Interesting and very informative museum. All together three floors full of history ending up to modern days.

H C (8 months ago)
There's so much information in the museum an avid enthusiast could spend all day here. Majority of displays in Finnish, English and Swedish. Indoor museum over 3 floors with outdoor displays of artillery equipment. Small shop and cafe on site and ample free parking.

Antti Helin (4 years ago)
Interesting museum of Finnish military history with a large exhibit space on three floors and outside.

Nano Asikanius (5 years ago)
Really eye-opening exhibition about many things about war. Surely worth a visit or two!

Dan Airinen (5 years ago)
Highly recommended for Military History enthusiasts

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