Estonian Firefighting Museum, Tallinn

Name: Estonian Firefighting Museum
Address: Raua 2, Tallinn, 10124, Estonia
Telephone: +372 644 4251

#85 among attractions in Tallinn

Museum, Specialty museum, Art Nouveau architecture

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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. First professional fire departments were established shortly after the end of the First World War, in 1919. ()

Local name: Eesti Tuletõrjemuuseum Established: 30 October 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 59°26'6"N, 24°45'50"E

Address

Raua 2Kesklinn (Kompassi)Tallinn 10124 Estonia

Contact

+372 644 4251

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Estonian Firefighting Museum open?

Estonian Firefighting Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Estonian Firefighting Museum?

Nearby attractions include Kompassi, Tallinn (3 min walk), Jaani Seegi kirik, Tallinn (3 min walk), Tallinn Jewish School, Tallinn (7 min walk), Estonian Jewish Museum, Tallinn (7 min walk).

How to get to Estonian Firefighting Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Estonian Firefighting Museum:

Bus

Maneeži • Lines: 60, 63 (3 min walk)
Tornimäe • Lines: 15, 2 (4 min walk)

Tram

Paberi • Lines: 2, 4 (4 min walk)
Hobujaama • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 4 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kaubamaja • Lines: T1, T3 (8 min walk)
Estonia • Lines: T1, T3 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Tallinn • Lines: Tallink (17 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 (27 min walk)
Kitseküla • Lines: Elron Aegviidu --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Aegviidu (35 min walk)