Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn

#46 among attractions in Tallinn

Museum, Art gallery, Specialty museum

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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. As an unconventional format of an institution, the organisation focuses on producing, exhibiting, collecting and initiating contemporary art. At the same time, they challenge and aim to alter the classical working methods of established art institutions. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°26'42"N, 24°45'5"E

Address

Pohja pst 35Põhja-Tallinn (Kalamaja)Tallinn 10415 Estonia

Contact

+372 5812 2818

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Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estonian Maritime Museum, St. Olaf's Church, Museum of Estonian Architecture, Museum of Applied Art and Design.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia?

Nearby attractions include Kultuurikatel, Tallinn (2 min walk), Tallinn Linnahall, Tallinn (4 min walk), Estonian Maritime Museum, Tallinn (5 min walk), Sadamarket, Tallinn (7 min walk).

How to get to Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia:

Bus

Linnahall • Lines: 21, 21B, 3, 41, 41B, 66, 73 (3 min walk)
Kalarand • Lines: 73 (5 min walk)

Tram

Linnahall • Lines: 1, 2 (4 min walk)
Põhja puiestee • Lines: 1, 2 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Balti jaam • Lines: T4, T5 (16 min walk)
Kaubamaja • Lines: T1, T3 (19 min walk)

Light rail

Tallinn Baltic station • Lines: Elron Aegviidu --> Tallinn, Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Aegviidu, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (16 min walk)

Ferry

Tallinn • Lines: Tallink (17 min walk)