Lotta Museum
Lotta Museum
4.5
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
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The Lotta Museum is a professionally run specialist museum that records and documents the history of the Lotta Svärd organization and studies the volunteer work of women as part of the history of Finland. The Museum is maintained by the Lotta Svärd Foundation and it was opened to the public in 1996.
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rubyme
west coast of Scotland229 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Visited with a Finnish friend.It is a beautiful setting on Lake Tuusala but you will need transport.Beautifully laid out museum showing the work done by woman during the wars It was laid out along the lines of a military service and really combined the work of the UK Land Army,Red Cross,WRVS alongside Nursing,Childcare,Sewing Clothing,and Catering with Fire Watch and Plane Spotting for bombing raids.
Well documented, in English too and the staff are very helpful.
Great cafe ,enjoyed lunch and they have cakes and Pastries too and a small gift shop.
Beautifully clean, mobility friendly.
The scenery and the lake itself are well worth a visit.
Well documented, in English too and the staff are very helpful.
Great cafe ,enjoyed lunch and they have cakes and Pastries too and a small gift shop.
Beautifully clean, mobility friendly.
The scenery and the lake itself are well worth a visit.
Written 29 March 2017
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Kari P
Tuusula, Finland29 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
To really appreciate this place one needs to know a bit of Finland's efforts in the second World War. Without the support of these women, (Lottas) it would not have been possible to fight the Soviets to a standstill -- and keep Finland independent. The Lottas were not soldiers but a lot of them worked right behind the front lines, cooking and nursing the wounded, among other vital tasks. The Museum is best observed by joining a guided tour - and enjoying coffee with delicious home-made pastries afterwards.Hats off to those brave gals!!
Written 26 July 2016
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Hannu H
Helsinki, Finland393 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
The museum presents the history of tje organization in an exemplary way, everything written in three languages: English, Swedish and Finnish. Lots of memorabilia, photograps, medals and clothing on display. The canteen provides coffee and pastries.
Written 16 July 2016
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TerhiJM
Tuusula, Finland152 contributions
Aug 2018 • Business
Small museum, small nice cafe. It is in a historical place, near by Tuusula lake, in Tuusulan Rantatie, where is several historical places. Worth seeing.
Written 8 May 2019
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Janet R
Lafayette, CO612 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
A service organizations point of view of Finnish conflicts. Interesting why &how the group was dissolved after WWII. An important part of Finnish identity. Lunch cafe and beautiful grounds.
Written 10 June 2016
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Jarmo J
Kuopio, Finland234 contributions
Jul 2021
Lotta organisation and its heritage have got museum worth of them. Clear and logic presentation of relevant history of the exceptional organisation
Written 20 July 2021
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Cheeriop
Finland471 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
Very informative museum in beautiful area for someone who is interested in the history and womens part in the war and welfare. The service is very friendly and helpful.
Written 6 April 2019
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Maari100
Helsinki, Finland3,182 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
Lotta Svärd Museum is owned by Lotta Svärd Foundation. It is located in Tuusula around 30 km from Helsinki Center. Easiest to go by own car. It is composed of the museum, museum shop and a cafe. Really worthwhile to visit. The museum is small but a lot of opportunity to use all your senses. Nice surroundings.
In the Tuusulajärvi area and along the old road there are several interesting destinations to visit like Ainola (Sibelius), Ahola (Juhani Aho, Venny Soldan-Brofelt), Halosenniemi (Halonen), Erkkola etc.
In the Tuusulajärvi area and along the old road there are several interesting destinations to visit like Ainola (Sibelius), Ahola (Juhani Aho, Venny Soldan-Brofelt), Halosenniemi (Halonen), Erkkola etc.
Written 19 March 2017
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TimoUitto
Kerava, Finland3 contributions
Oct 2016
Lotta Museum is located beside lake Tuusula. at autumn there is a festival taking place on Järvitie of Tuusula, when Lotta Museum is organizing buffet to everyone. As well there is many other happening on same road same time. Other good timing is come at Finnish Mid Summer Festival.
On these times or ote times when Lotta Museum is open, you will have splendid service and enjoy their cafeteria.
If you like cycling, there is excellent 20 kilometers circle to cycle around lake of Tuusula and plan to have an one stop at Lotta museum. There are more places to have other stops.
If you arrive at winter time you can take skies instead of bicycle and enjoy skiing on ice around of lake.
On these times or ote times when Lotta Museum is open, you will have splendid service and enjoy their cafeteria.
If you like cycling, there is excellent 20 kilometers circle to cycle around lake of Tuusula and plan to have an one stop at Lotta museum. There are more places to have other stops.
If you arrive at winter time you can take skies instead of bicycle and enjoy skiing on ice around of lake.
Written 17 January 2017
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moot
Tenbury Wells, UK1,309 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
We were taken here by our Finnish friend as part of the cultural home of the Finnish people and it is a traditional café serving good coffee and traditional pastries and more substantial lunch items. There are photos on the walls showing how the cooperative worked when it was a going concern. It is aimed at the Finns so don't expect anything in English although the staff speak English and are very helpful.
Written 4 November 2016
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