Suomenlinna Museum tells the eventful history of the island fortress from the 18th century to the present day. Visitors to the museum can experience the rugged life of the fortress builders as well as the flourishing social life and entertainments of the officers of Viapori (another name for Suomenlinna which derives from its Swedish name Sveaborg). The permanent exhibition features utility articles, tools, weaponry and ammunition which have been found in Suomenlinna. The museum presents the life of the various inhabitants of the island throughout the years including Swedish soldiers, Russian merchants and Finnish civil war prisoners.