The Parola Tank Museum is a branch of the Finnish Defence Forces located in Hattula, showcasing the history and equipment of armoured and anti-tank troops. The museum has an extensive collection of tanks, armoured vehicles, anti-tank weapons, and an armoured train from Finland's independence era. The museum features an anti-tank simulator. It was founded on June 18, 1961, and it attracts over 30,000 visitors annually.[2][3]
The museum's exhibitions include two large heated halls displaying, among other things, tanks and military uniforms.[2]
In 2023, the museum displayed the Tiger II, a German heavy tank, which attracted a high number of visitors.[4]
In addition to exhibitions, the Tank Museum offers various events, such as driving demonstrations and family days, especially during the summer. The site includes a café (Tankkitupa) and a museum shop offering war history-themed souvenirs and literature.[5][2]
