The Museum of Coastal Folk is situated in the old coastal village of Pringi in Viimsi. Here, in a cosy old schoolhouse where the museum has found its home, the harmony of the convergence of land, sea and humans shines and the charming nature of simplicity is maintained.
The exhibitions and educational and experience programs of the museum focus on the multifaceted history and culture of Estonian coastal folk and on promoting contemporary nautical and coastal culture.
A fun maritime-themed playroom lets our small guests catch the bug for sea life necessary for someone from a country by the sea.
The museum shop is known for its exciting selection of nautical gifts and books.
The museum is located in the city centre – in the firefighters building which is known as the Estonian manifest of limestone architecture and was built in 1937 after H Johanson`s project. The building comprises an extraordinary 32 m high drying tower fo...
Location: Pikk 70, Kesklinn, Tallinn, Harjumaa, 10133
Great Coastal Gate and Fat Margaret's Towe r were built to protect the city from the seaside, but also to impress quests arriving by sea. The Great Coastal Gate (built at the same time with the city wall) is located in the northern part of the Old Town...