Mikkeli – The Headquarters City of Museums
Discover three fascinating museums that bring the nation’s most dramatic moments to life. At the Headquarters Museum, you’ll follow Marshal Mannerheim and the Finnish Army Headquarters through the pivotal war years. The Muisti Centre of War and Peace reveals the human side of war through powerful, immersive experiences. And at the Infantry Museum, centuries of Finnish military heritage unfold, from the 1700s to today. Both Muisti and the Infantry Museum are included in the Finnish Museum Card.
During the war years, Mikkeli served as the nerve centre of Finland’s military operations. Watch the short animated video to discover the city’s fascinating headquarters history and its key museum sites.