Kuopion sotaveteraanimuseo
The museum in the old garrison area of Kuopio presents life at the front, life on the home front and garrison life, as well as the tradition of national defence.
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About the museum
The museum operates in the old garrison area of Kuopio on Tulliportinkatu, in building D. Its four permanent exhibitions tell of life at the front in 1939–1945, everyday life on the home front in Kuopio, garrison life in Kuopio from 1881 to 1963, and volunteer national defence and UN peacekeeping. In addition, there is a temporary exhibition on wartime electronics and optics.
The museum shop sells small military-themed souvenirs and veterans’ literature at low prices. The museum’s website has photographs and veterans’ interviews.
Key themes
- Life at the front, 1939–1945
- Everyday life on the home front in Kuopio
- Garrison life in Kuopio, 1881–1963
- Volunteer national defence and UN peacekeeping
Permanent exhibitions
- Rintamaelämää 1939–1945 – The exhibition depicts soldiers’ lives at the front during the Winter War and the Continuation War.
- Kotirintamalla Kuopiossa – The exhibition presents everyday life on the home front in Kuopio during the war years.
- Varuskuntaelämää Kuopiossa 1881–1963 – The exhibition tells of garrison life in Kuopio from 1881 to 1963.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | freeChildren below school age enter free of charge. |
| Groups (8+ people) | €5 per personGroup visit outside the summer season: €5 per person, plus a guide fee of €10 (groups of up to 10 people) or €20 (larger groups). No admission fee is charged for school groups. |
Free admission for members of Kuopion Veteraaniperinne ry, of the Reserviläiset- ja Reserviupseerikerho (Reservists’ and Reserve Officers’ Club), and for holders of the Tammenlehvä war service badge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The museum has no car park of its own for visitors. In the nearby paid car parks, parking is free at weekends and has no time limit.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop sells small military-themed souvenirs and veterans’ literature. Visitors can bring their own packed food and eat it at the Korsukanttiini.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group visits are booked by email with the subject “Museokäyntitilaus” (museum visit order), or by telephone on Thursdays 10:00–12:00. On Thursday mornings the museum is reserved for member services and no visitors are accepted. |
