The Finnish Aviation Museum sits right next to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, which gives it a natural context — you can watch modern aircraft landing and taking off from the windows while examining historic planes inside. The collection covers Finnish aviation history from the early 20th century through the jet age, with particular strength in the military aircraft of the Winter War and Continuation War periods.
The museum is primarily of interest to aviation enthusiasts and history buffs, but the wartime collections are compelling enough to draw a general audience. The aircraft are well-presented and the explanatory texts are thoughtful. Bus connections from Tikkurila and the airport are straightforward.