We are building the New Aviation Museum in the heart of Aviapolis, Vantaa! It will be an inspiring and interactive space for learning, a key attraction in the developing area, a welcoming place for the local community, and a central hub for the aviation industry.
Construction of the new Finnish Aviation Museum begins in April 2026 in Aviapolis, Vantaa. The museum is scheduled to open in late 2027–early 2028 and will feature modern exhibition spaces showcasing the history and future of aviation. The approximately 7,000 m² building will also include event spaces, a café, a museum shop, and flight simulators. The project aims to attract over 100,000 visitors annually.
The project is funded by the state, the City of Vantaa, and private contributors, with a total budget of 25 million euros. Private funding will make it possible to create the exhibitions, provide services, and relocate and preserve the museum’s collections. To achieve this, we aim to raise an additional 5 million euros—so further support is still needed.
The museum takes into account environmental responsibility as well as social and cultural sustainability. In spring 2024, the Finnish Aviation Museum began its journey toward a sustainability certificate. We chose the Good Travel Seal by Green Destinations, a certification that values not only environmental efforts but also social responsibility. The audit took place in June, and the certificate was officially granted on June 2025.
Thank you warmly for your valuable contribution!
FOUNDING MEMBERS SUPPORTING THE NEW AVIATION MUSEUM
“The new Aviation Museum has a significant role in preserving Finnish aviation history.”
Kimmo Mäki, CEO, Finavia Plc.
FOUNDING MEMBERS SUPPORTING THE NEW AVIATION MUSEUM
“Finnair, as a partner of the New Aviation Museum, is involved in preserving the history and future of aviation.”
Turkka Kuusisto, CEO, Finnair Oyj
FOUNDING MEMBERS SUPPORTING THE NEW AVIATION MUSEUM
“The partnership with the Finnish Aviation Museum offers Patria a unique opportunity to be part of a significant cultural project.”
Esa Rautalinko, CEO, Patria Oyj
FOUNDING MEMBERS SUPPORTING THE NEW AVIATION MUSEUM
“The New Aviation Museum will ensure that Finland’s valuable aviation history is preserved and presented in appropriate facilities, in a modern, engaging, and inspiring way — while maintaining strong expertise and respect for the past.”
Raimo Korpi, Chair, Aviation Museum Society Finland
FOUNDING MEMBERS SUPPORTING THE NEW AVIATION MUSEUM
“The history of aviation is also the history of Finns. That is why the new aviation museum is important to all of us.”
Timo Latikka, Executive Director, Finnish Aviation Association – Finlands Flygförbund ry
FOUNDING MEMBERS SUPPORTING THE NEW AVIATION MUSEUM
“The incredible story of Finnish aviation deserves an incredible museum.”
Pekka Timonen, Mayor of Vantaa
The New Aviation Museum is being built with funding from the state, the city, and private sources. The total budget for the project is 25 million euros. Private funding will make it possible to create exhibitions, offer visitor services, and handle the relocation and storage of the museum’s collections. To achieve this, we aim to raise an additional 5 million euros in private support.
Organization
The New Aviation Museum brings together the many facets of aviation under one roof—knowledge, the joy of discovery, and people. Creating a building that embodies all of this through its functions and services requires broad and versatile expertise. The New Aviation Museum project is driven by a team of professionals from a wide range of fields.
