Sa-Int Maanpuolustusmuseo

About the museum

The Sa-Int Maanpuolustusmuseo is a new museum site in Vehmaa, on the former stone industry area of Vinkkilä. The museum presents the history of national defence and of society during the independence era.

The exhibition includes military uniforms, deactivated weapons, army equipment and literature, and almost all the material may be tried out and examined, including the weapons. Themes include handguns, military uniforms, decorations and medals, the Civil Guard (suojeluskunta), Lotta Svärd, the soldiers' home organisation, the year 1918, the Winter War, the Continuation War, the time of hardship (pula-aika), puhdetyöt (handiwork made at the front) and peacekeeping. The museum also has coffee-related objects from 1900 to 1960.

The museum is open all year round, and guided tours are free of charge.

Highlights

• Military uniforms, deactivated weapons and equipment
• Objects may be tried out and examined
• Civil Guard, Lotta Svärd and soldiers' home work
• Free guided tour
• Coffee-related objects from 1900 to 1960

Permanent exhibition

• Maanpuolustuksen historiaa itsenäisyyden ajalta – Military uniforms, deactivated weapons, army equipment and literature, which tell of national defence and society during the independence era.

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