Parola Tank Museum

The Parola Tank Museum is Finland’s principal museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and the history of Finnish armour units, located in the Parola area of Hattula in Kanta-Häme. Its collection covers armoured fighting vehicles and supporting exhibits that illustrate Finland’s armoured forces.

Exhibits include both indoor displays of uniforms, small artifacts and interpretation and a large outdoor park where tanks and armoured vehicles are displayed for close-up viewing. The display ranges from early 20th century pieces through vehicles used in later periods of the 20th century.

The museum was established to preserve and present Finland’s armoured heritage and is associated with the Parola garrison, giving it a strong military and historical focus. It is used both by military historians and the general public interested in armoured vehicles.

Parola lies in the Hattula municipality near the town of Hämeenlinna in southern Finland, reachable by road from Hämeenlinna and other nearby population centers.

• Collection scope: Located at the Parola garrison in Hattula, the museum focuses on Finnish armoured history and technology with both indoor exhibits and an extensive outdoor vehicle display.
• Visiting practicalities: Opening times and seasonal operation vary, so check the museum's schedule before visiting, especially outside the summer months.

What to See #

• Indoor exhibition: Interior galleries that present uniforms, small artifacts and historical interpretation relating to Finland's armoured forces.
• Outdoor vehicle park: Large outdoor display area where tanks and armoured vehicles are parked for close-up viewing; vehicles span early 20th century types through more modern armoured vehicles.