The Aviation Museum is a museum in Helsinki dedicated to the preservation and presentation of aviation history. The museum was founded in 1972 and is an important part of the Finnish Aviation Museum Foundation.
The museum's collections include more than 80 aircraft, including planes, helicopters and gliders. The museum's exhibits also include a variety of aviation-related items such as flight suits, engines and instrument panels.
The main mission of the Aviation Museum is to tell the story of Finnish aviation history and its significance. The museum has several exhibitions on the history of the Finnish Air Force, the development of civil aviation and the future of the aviation industry.
The museum is run by the Finnish Aviation Museum Foundation, a non-profit organisation. The aim of the Foundation is to promote aviation in Finland and to preserve aviation history for future generations.
The Aviation Museum is open all year round and is a popular destination for both domestic and foreign visitors. The museum also hosts a variety of events and activities, such as aviation shows and training courses.
Here are a few links to the Aviation Museum and its events:
- Aviation Museum: https://www.ilmailumuseo.fi/
- Collections: https://www.ilmailumuseo.fi/kokoelmat/
- Simulator Centre: https://www.ilmailumuseo.fi/simulaattorikeskus/
- Events: https://www.ilmailumuseo.fi/tapahtumat/
- Shop: https://www.ilmailumuseo.fi/kauppa/