The museum displays one of the world's best-preserved Brewster B-239 Buffalo fighters, recovered from a lake in Russia.
The site contains the VL Myrsky II, the only Finnish-designed fighter aircraft used during the Second World War, which underwent an extensive multi-year restoration.
The museum grounds include aircraft that served during the Finnish Winter and Continuation Wars.
It maintains a specialized library focusing on aviation history, technical manuals, and squadron records.
The collection includes the Folland Gnat, which was the first jet trainer used by the Finnish Air Force.
The Finnish Air Force Museum, located in Tikkakoski, serves as the primary institution for preserving Finnish military aviation history. It houses an extensive collection of aircraft, engines, and equipment ranging from the early days of the Finnish Air Force to the jet age. The museum is situated adjacent to the Tikkakoski Air Base, where the Air Force Academy is based. Key exhibits include the Brewster B-239 Buffalo, a rare survivor from the Second World War. The facility features both indoor display halls and an outdoor collection of larger aircraft. It also archives thousands of photographs and documents relating to Finnish aviation operations. The museum maintains strong links to the ongoing operational history of the Finnish Air Force.
The main exhibition hall offers a wide-angle view of the primary aircraft collection suspended or staged in formation.
Allow extra time to examine the detailed technical documentation provided next to the historical aircraft.
Check the outdoor exhibition area, which is easily missed if you only visit the main hangar.
Review the museum's temporary exhibition space, as it often features specialized rotating displays.
Do not attempt to enter the restricted military airbase area located nearby; strictly follow designated museum boundaries.
Closed on Mondays during the winter season.
Maintain a respectful distance from restored aircraft; do not touch cockpits unless explicitly permitted.
