Tallinn: Museum

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Kumu Museum

Nestled in the heart of Tallinn, the Kumu Museum stands as a testament to Estonia's rich cultural tapestry and its commitment to the arts. Officially opened in 2006, this contemporary edifice is not just a museum but an architectural marvel that has become an integral...

Estonian Maritime Museum

The Estonian Maritime Museum, located in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia, is a beacon for nautical enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Housed in the historic Fat Margaret's Tower, a part of the city's medieval defensive structures, the museum offers a deep dive into...

Kadriorg Palace

Nestled in the lush greenery of Kadriorg Park in Tallinn, Estonia, the Kadriorg Palace is a magnificent specimen of Tsarist extravagance. Built in the 18th century, this baroque palace now serves as a beacon of art and history, functioning as a branch of the Art Museum...

Estonian Open Air Museum

Nestled in the lush greenery on the outskirts of Tallinn, the Estonian Open Air Museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the rural traditions and way of life of Estonia's past. This sprawling museum, established in 1957, is a living history exhibit that spans 79...

Estonian History Museum

Museum with national history exhibits The Estonian History Museum, nestled in the heart of Tallinn's charming old town, is a cultural gem that offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Estonia's past. Housed in the 15th-century Great Guild Hall, a historic building that in itself is a testament to the...

Museum of Estonian Architecture

Nestled in the historic Rotermann Quarter of Tallinn, the Museum of Estonian Architecture stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. This unique museum, housed in a beautifully restored salt storage building dating back to 1908, offers a deep dive...

Mikkel Museum

Nestled in the heart of Tallinn's quaint Old Town, the Mikkel Museum stands as a testament to the passion of one man for art and his generous legacy to the Estonian capital. This distinctive museum offers a glimpse into a diverse collection of artworks ranging from...

Museum of Occupations

Museum documenting German and Soviet rule The Museum of Occupations in Tallinn, Estonia, stands as a poignant testament to the country's turbulent 20th-century history. This museum delves into the periods of Soviet and Nazi occupation that Estonia endured from 1940 to 1991.

Museum of Applied Art and Design

Nestled in the heart of Tallinn, the Museum of Applied Art and Design stands as a testament to Estonia's rich cultural tapestry. This museum, dedicated to the celebration and preservation of design and craftsmanship, offers an intimate look into the evolution of...

City Museum

Tucked away in the heart of Tallinn's picturesque Old Town, the City Museum offers a journey through the rich tapestry of the city's history. Housed within a beautifully restored medieval dwelling, the museum is a treasure trove of artifacts and stories that paint a...

St. Nicholas Church

Art museum in a restored medieval church St. Nicholas Church, a stunning example of medieval architecture, stands as a historic beacon in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia. This sacred edifice, originally built in the 13th century, was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron of sailors and fishermen.

Estonian Museum of Natural History

Nestled in the heart of Tallinn, the Estonian Museum of Natural History stands as a beacon of knowledge and appreciation for the country's diverse flora and fauna. This institution is dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of natural specimens...

Great Guild

The Great Guild Hall, nestled in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town, is a historical gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the city's rich medieval past. Established as the central hub for the Great Guild—a powerful association of merchant and craft guilds—this...

Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood

The Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood is a private museum of history and culture in Tallinn, Estonia. The main focus of the museum is the history of orders of knighthood and merit from all over the world.

Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia

The Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia is a self-established, artist-run contemporary art museum in Tallinn, Estonia. EKKM was founded in 2006 by Anders Härm, Elin Kard, Neeme Külm and Marco Laimre.

NUKU Theatre

NUKU Theatre is an Estonian theatre located in Tallinn. The institution focuses on puppetry. It is currently the only professional puppet and visual theatre in Estonia. The theatre was founded in 1952 by Ferdinand Veike and has been directed by Joonas Tartu since 2013. The theatre building is also home to a puppetry museum.

Art Museum of Estonia

Estonian art in contemporary building The Art Museum of Estonia was established in 1919. Originally based in Kadriorg Palace, the museum has expanded across several sites and today exhibits both international and local art works. At the end of the 1970s, in the 1980s the first branches of the Art Museum of Estonia were founded.

Raeapteek

Medieval-era pharmacy with small museum The Raeapteek is a pharmacy in the center of Tallinn, Estonia. Opposite the Town Hall, at house number 11, it is one of the oldest continuously running pharmacies in Europe, having always been in business in the same house since the early 15th century.

Estonian Health Care Museum

Estonian Health Care Museum is a health museum in Tallinn, Estonia. The museum collects, exhibits and analyzes things related to healthcare in Estonia. The museum was established in 1921. Its first exhibition, held from 1924 to 1928, had 300 exhibits borrowed from foreign museums. Before 1945, the museum was located in Tartu.

Chocolala Chocolate Museum

Chocolala Chocolate Museum is a specialty museum dedicated to the history of the Estonian chocolate industry. It is located in the Tallinn Old Town district near Freedom Square, Tallinn, Estonia.

Estonian War Museum

The Estonian War Museum is a war museum in Viimsi, Estonia. The museum is dedicated to military history of Estonia. The museum is named after Estonian general Johan Laidoner. The museum was established in 1919 as Museum of the Estonian War of Independence. At the time of establishing, the Estonian War of Independence was not over.

Tallinn Legends

Tallinn Legends - is a tourist attraction in a form of theatrical and interactive museum in Tallinn, Estonia. The museum recreates historical events and legends that have contributed to the folklore of medieval Tallinn.

Estonian Theatre and Music Museum

Estonian Theatre and Music Museum is a national museum located in the old town of Tallinn, Estonia. The museum was established in 1924.

Tallinn Observatory

Tallinn Observatory is an observatory in Tallinn, Estonia. Since 1993, the observatory is a part of Tallinn University of Technology. The observatory was established in 1954. Before using as an observatory, the building was Glehn's lookout tower.

Estonian Firefighting Museum

Estonian Firefighting Museum is a museum devoted to introducing the historical heritage of firefighting in Estonia. The first volunteer fire department in Estonia was created in 1788, by the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, which was one of the first firefighting brigades in contemporary Europe.

Seaplane Harbour

The Seaplane Harbour is a maritime museum in Tallinn, Estonia, opened in spring 2012. The museum is part of the Estonian Maritime Museum. The museum is located in the Tallinn aeroplane harbour in a building originally constructed as a hangar for seaplanes in the area of Peter the Great's Naval Fortress. The hall has an area of 8000 m2.

Tallinn Art Hall

Tallinn Art Hall is an art gallery built in 1934 by Edgar Johan Kuusik on Freedom Square in Tallinn, Estonia. It is known for its exhibitions of modern art, held in the gallery itself as well as the locations Tallinn Art Hall Gallery and Tallinn City Gallery. The original building was modified by adding an additional story in the 1960s.

Kiek in de Kök

Kiek in de Kök is an artillery tower in Tallinn, Estonia, built in 1475. It gained the name Kiek in de Kök from the ability of tower occupants to see into kitchens of nearby houses. The tower is 38 m high and has walls 4 m thick. Cannon balls dating back to 1577 are still embedded in its outer walls.

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