The Hanko Front Museum is located in a culturally and historically significant place, where the border between Finland and Soviet union ran from 1940 to 1941, when the Soviet Union occupied Hanko peninsula. The museum’s permanent exhibition “Hanko in Foreign Hands” describes the historical events of the Hanko front. In the museum, you can also explore the gun hall and interesting changing exhibitions. Guided tours are available by appointment.
On the museum grounds, you will find running and battle trenches, a 1 km long war trail, the memorial bunker “Golden Peace”, and an obstacle course for younger visitors. The “Bunker flower” canteen welcomes visitors from April to October within the museum’s opening hours. Hanko Front Museum is wheelchair accessible.
In 2024 the Hanko Front Museum opened a new Tradition Centre, an annex which meets all characteristics of a modern museum. The Tradition Centre is a significant addition to the museum’s exhibition space and there’s something to see for visitors of all ages. The permanent exhibition in the Tradition center “Civilians in the shadow of the war” is as it says about life of civilians on the peninsula of Hanko.
Opening hours
January-March: Fridays 11 am to 4 pm
April – May: Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm
June – August: Tue-Sun 11 am to 6 pm
September – October: Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm
November – December: Fridays 11 am to 4 pm
Entrance fee: Normal ticket 10 €/ person, pensioner and students 7 €, group discount for groups of over 10 persons 7 €/person. Joined ticket to the Hanko Front Museum and Bunker Museum Irma 15 / 12 €. Free entrance for Finnish war veterans and widows, Finnish conscripts in uniform, children under 16 years old. Finnish Museum Card is accepted.
