From Hakkapeliittas to Red Riding Trousers – Cavalry Life through the Centuries
Cavalry Museum, Lappeenranta
- 1.6.2021–
The Cavalry Museum’s exhibition From Hakkapeliittas to Red Riding Trousers – Cavalry Life through the Centuries introduces visitors to the evolution of the Finnish cavalry from the 16th century to the present day.
Narratives play a significant role in the exhibition. On display, you will see articles relating to the cavalry from both times of war and peace, not forgetting the cavalryman’s best friend, the horse. The Cavalry Museum offers a fascinating and informative museum experience, detailing the chapters in the history of the Finnish cavalry. At the exhibition, you will also learn why Lappeenranta is a cavalry city.
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Museum contact details
Cavalry Museum
Kristiinankatu 2, Linnoitus, 53900 Lappeenranta
040 130 9216
Yhteydet julkisilla
Näytä reitti museolle Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Katso reitti Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Päämäärä:
Cavalry Museum, Kristiinankatu 2, Linnoitus, 53900 Lappeenranta
Lähtöpiste:
Admission fees
12/9/0
Payment methods
Käteinen, useimmat luotto- ja debit-kortit.
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:00-17:00 |
| Thu | 11:00-17:00 |
| Fri | 11:00-17:00 |
| Sat | 11:00-17:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
OPEN 2.1.-30.5. and 19.8.-30.12. Wed-Sat 11-17, 1.6.-16.8. Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat-Sun 11-17. CLOSED 1.1., 3.-6.4., 30.4.-1.5., 14.5., 19.-20.6., 6.12., 23.-26.12. and 31.12.