Dive into the events of the Finnish Civil War
The Tampere 1918 exhibition at Museum Centre Vapriikki is now digital. Welcome to explore the captivating virtual Civil War museum.
History and virtual experiences from the time of the Finnish Civil War
What is the Civil War Museum?
The Tampere 1918 Civil War Museum website offers high-quality, reliable, and researched information about the events of the Civil War in Tampere through innovative virtual experiences and gamification, as well as articles, podcasts, and informative videos created by experts.
The site is aimed at anyone interested in the history of civil wars, and the content that deepens the understanding of the events is continuously updated. The diverse content serves online visitors who are studying or interested in the events of 1918 in Tampere more deeply, as well as students seeking information on the subject.
Virtual Exhibitions
Explore the events of Tampere during the Civil War through innovative virtual experiences and gamified experiences.
Virtual Experience
The Battle of Näsilinna
Experience one of the most famous battles of the Finnish Civil War from the perspectives of the Reds and the Whites in an engaging virtual experience.
Gamified Experience
Artefacts from the Battle of Tampere
Help the curator of the Häme Museum, Gabriel Engberg, collect historically significant objects from the Battle of Tampere for the museum’s collections in a gamified experience.
Virtual Exhibition
Tampere 1918 exhibition
Explore Vapriikki’s unique Tampere 1918 exhibition in a comprehensive 360° virtual space. The virtual exhibition includes a wide range of information, objects, and video and audio content.
Short documentary
Battle of Tampere – Epilänharju 1918
The documentary short film produced by Vapriikki, The Battle of Tampere – Epilänharju 1918, tells of the fear, despair, and ruthlessness experienced by contemporaries as they fought for control of Tampere.
Civil War - what & why?
Delve deeper into the causes, parties, and conclusion of the Finnish Civil War, as well as its aftermath. You can watch an informative video on each theme or settle down with a text narrative.
Find Reading Material
Deepen your understanding of the events of 1918 in Tampere with our article content. Also, explore the Civil War-themed Museojuttu podcast.
Explore Museum Centre Vapriikki
Vapriikki is a versatile museum centre located by the Tammerkoski river, offering sights and experiences for the whole family. The program always includes more than ten exhibitions, with themes ranging from history to technology and natural sciences. You can see it all with a single ticket.
