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.

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Niina (8 months ago)
Interesting and very informative museum. All together three floors full of history ending up to modern days.

H C (11 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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