​​Kuhmo Winter War Museum​

Kuhmo Winter War Museum offers a journey into one of Finland’s most defining historical moments: the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union from 30 November 1939, to 13 March 1940. Located in the city of Kuhmo, which was one of the most heavily bombed areas during the conflict, the museum portrays the local impact of the war through an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, scale models, and soundscapes.

Opened in 1994 and maintained by the city of Kuhmo, the museum is housed in a building originally designed by architect Heikki Kukkonen. The exhibition is divided into thematic sections, including evacuation, village life, frontline and medical services, battles, and the post-war period. Visitors can explore the daily lives of both Finnish and Soviet soldiers, as well as the experiences of civilians who were evacuated to safety.

Highlights of the exhibition include over 100 historical photographs, detailed scale models such as the Luelahti encirclement (motti) and replicas of Soviet aircraft like the Polikarpov R-5 and Tupolev TB-3. Larger artifacts include an anti-tank gun and an armoured artillery tractor.