| Parola Tank Museum | |
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| Panssarimuseo | |
Parola Armoured Vehicle Museum courtyard with the latest extension, Hall 2, on the left. |
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Location within Finland
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| Established | 18 June 1961 |
| Location | Parola, Finland |
| Type | Military Museum |
| Public transit access | Parola |
| Website | www.panssarimuseo.fi |
Parola Tank Museum, officially Armoured Vehicle Museum (Finnish Panssarimuseo) is a military museum located in Parola, near Hämeenlinna, in Finland. It 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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