Finnish Aviation Museum, Vantaa: Hours, Address, Finnish Aviation Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Finnish Aviation Museum
Finnish Aviation Museum
4.5
10:00 - 20:00
Monday
10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 20:00
Thursday
10:00 - 20:00
Friday
10:00 - 20:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
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The Finnish Aviation Museum is a national museum of aviation located close to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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cfcke
Greater London, UK10 contributions
One thing I learnt during my visit to Finland, is how seriously the Finns take their History. This is specifically true of the Aviation, with a number of excellent museums devoted to the subject. The Finnish Aviation Museum is the most accessible being within the boundary of the Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Waiting to greet you outside is a beautifully restored DC-3 before you enter the main undercover museum to be surrounded by a wonderful collection of aircraft that have played a significant part in Finnish Aviation. Not only do they have a complete Convair 440 (a rare item in any museum) but you can go inside and witness how air travel was 60 years ago. Many past warplanes that have been a part of the countries defence can be seen. This is a museum for all the family to enjoy and a period of refreshment can be had in a modern retaurant/cafe together with a serious souvenir gift shop, with items suitable for everyone from the early ages to the serious books on history of aviation.
It is an excellent museum, worthy of anybodies 1-3hours whilst in Helsinki.
It is an excellent museum, worthy of anybodies 1-3hours whilst in Helsinki.
Written 20 June 2022
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jc019
233 contributions
The museum is nicely located a quick walk from the Aviapolis train station. They do have a wide assortment of Finnish Aircraft, especially gliders. While the Finnish Air Force museum does have a wider variety of military aircraft from different international manufacturers, this one focuses more on the civil aviation aspect of things. The signs here were for the most part in both Finnish and English.
It is worth noting that when visiting this place in winter, a jacket is a must, as none of the hangars are heated.
It is worth noting that when visiting this place in winter, a jacket is a must, as none of the hangars are heated.
Written 3 February 2022
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Dani S.
Vantaa, Finland1 contribution
The museum is really cool. I really enjoyed learning about the history of Finnish Aviation and I found the internal division between military and civil aviation very interesting. But, what I was most excited, was those fligth simulators. Those simulators are very realistic and I had a lot of fun. I am student of tourism and to me was an excellent experience.
Written 5 October 2021
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland25,366 contributions
Because of the COVID restrictions, this was our first museum visit in almost half a year. Even when our air travel has been quite limited, it was nice to visit here and refresh the memories of aviation. The museum was conveniently located next to our hotel, Clarion Aviapolis.
The museum has a huge collection of items relating to Finnish aviation. At the moment, space is used to its maximum and there have been plans for a new bigger museum.
The old Finnair's Convair Metropolitan was the highlight for us also this time. You can get inside the aircraft.
The museum has a huge collection of items relating to Finnish aviation. At the moment, space is used to its maximum and there have been plans for a new bigger museum.
The old Finnair's Convair Metropolitan was the highlight for us also this time. You can get inside the aircraft.
Written 1 June 2021
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JaakkoTapio
Helsinki, Finland577 contributions
Actually main airport in Finland (named HEL) is not located in Helsinki, thus it's location in neighboring town (Vantaa) is quite near (25-40 min from city center of Helsinki), depending on traffic. Finnish Aviation Museum also have a good restaurant in it's facilities. Name of restaurant is Mandeli. They offer a good meal at lunch time as many workers are nearby in daily work. On the other times you can take small eats and dessert & coffee & tea.
Written 18 February 2020
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Jouni S
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Couples
Great exhibition on the early decades of Finnish aviation. Hope they will get in the next few years more space to show more aviation treasures.
Written 11 February 2020
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marcello722
Utrecht, The Netherlands171 contributions
Solo
Very near the airport and hotels, nice small museum with very rare airplanes. Good to visit with children also, even when papa is the biggest kid.
Written 11 February 2020
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Veru
Altenmarkt im Pongau, Austria2 contributions
Two large hall filled up with airplaines, helicopter ets.Kids enjoyed it. You can look aboard some aircrafts.
Written 18 January 2020
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Traveler
Helsinki, Finland12 contributions
Solo
my expectations were higher than reality, good museum but for one visit. Hopefully, new location will mean more planes
Written 12 January 2020
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Netta_Koo
Helsinki, Finland237 contributions
Family
Interesting for adults too but especially for kids! You can roam around in an old airplane and see a lot of different aircrafts from different time periods. The only downside I can think of is the children play area; the toys and the games are broken and missing pieces and there could be a lot more of them. I know it's not the reason people visit the museum but if they want to offer a play area maybe put a little bit more effort to it?
Written 28 December 2019
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Kimberly H
Wantagh, NY43 contributions
Can I leave or store my luggage there??
Kari H
Vantaa, Finland58 contributions
You can. But it's not guarded, it will be on your responsibility. (My jacket has never been stolen there...)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Finnish Aviation Museum
- Finnish Aviation Museum is open:
- Mon - Fri 10:00 - 20:00
- Sat - Sun 10:00 - 17:00
- Hotels near Finnish Aviation Museum:
- (0.19 km) Clarion Hotel Aviapolis
- (0.89 km) Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress
- (1.31 km) Hilton Helsinki Airport
- (1.36 km) Scandic Helsinki Airport
- (0.79 km) Scandic Helsinki Aviapolis
- Restaurants near Finnish Aviation Museum:
- (0.15 km) Kitchen & Table Helsinki Airport
- (0.77 km) Ravintola Huviretki
- (0.88 km) Rantasipi Airport Hotel Restaurant
- (0.85 km) Avia Forum
- (1.37 km) Classic Pizza Jumbo