About Mobilia
The Mobilia Automobile and Road Museum is run by the Mobilia Foundation, which is backed by 29 automotive and road communities. The Foundation’s statutory activities are carried out by the participating communities through the work of the Body of Representatives and the Board of Directors.
The Foundation is domiciled in Kangasala, Finland, and was registered in the Foundations Register on 30 January 1986 under number 2426. The Foundation’s business ID is 0617853-9.
The mission of the Mobilia Foundation is to record, research, and present the history of Finnish road transport. The Foundation carries out its mission in accordance with its statutes:
- by preserving artefacts, photographs, and documents relating to the history of road transport
- by carrying out research into the history and tradition of road transport artefacts
- by organising exhibitions presenting the history of Finnish road transport and road-related artefacts
- by releasing publications
- by conserving and restoring objects
History and key figures
History and key figures The Mobilia Foundation was founded in 1986 by Olavi and Lilja Sallinen. Olavi Sallinen started his hobby with museum cars already
Supporting communities
Supporting communities Mobilia Foundation’s supporting communities A-Katsastus Oy The Finnish Central Organisation for Motor Trades and Repairs (AKL) Vehicle History Society The Association of Finnish
Partners
Partners The Trafiikki museums The Trafiikki Museums Association is a network of ten Finnish museums of communication and transport. The Trafiikki museums are: Forum Marinum
Job and traineeship vacancies
Job and traineeship vacancies Job vacancies There are currently no new job vacancies. Traineeships and theses University students We offer history students the opportunity to
Mobilia Award
The Mobilia Award for the History of Road Transport Winners of the Mobilia Award for the History of Road Transport 2022Jäppinen, Jussi: Viimeisen kesän maisemia.
Awards
Awards The Milestone Award is the foundation’s highest recognition of fruitful long-term work for the foundation in pursuit of the purpose stated in the foundation’s
