Films and hands-on displays at this extensive museum show how Estonian-dwellers lived, fought and survived through 11,000 years.
The museum covers Estonia's history from prehistoric times’ right up to the end of the 20th century.
It makes its home in the 15th century Great Guild Hall, itself a spectacular relic of Tallinn's past. It is no surprise that this hulking, gabled hall with its gigantic porch and lion’s head door knockers belonged to the Great Guild. Members of the guild, who had to be married German merchants, controlled the Town Council. In the cellar rooms, an exhibit called 'Power of the Elite' showcases the history of the building.
Among the other displays are 'Making a Fast Buck' in the coin chamber, which focuses on the sundry ways of payment seen in Estonia throughout history.
In Börsi käik, the narrow passageway that runs alongside the building, a 'Road of History' exhibit highlights the most important events of Estonia's past.
Children can look for the museum’s very own dragon, displayed for centuries on the building’s pillar. The museum’s courtyard presents several things that are ideal for little visitors.
Open daily 10 -18 (2 May - 30 Sep)
Tue - Sun 10–18 (1 Oct - 30 Apr)
The Applied Art and Design Museum, which is located in a medieval Old Town storehouse, displays the works of Estonian jewellery, textile, metal, and glass artists from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. The newest applied arts are dis...
Location: Mõisa tee 1, Viimsi vald, Harjumaa, 74001
The Estonian War Museum (EWM) was founded in 1919. After almost half-a-century-long occupation the museum was restored in 2001 as a state museum under the administration of the Ministry of Defence. Today, EWM serves as the leading military history resea...
Location: Rohuneeme tee 51, Pringi küla, Viimsi vald, Harjumaa, 74011
Come and see an authentic and historical coastal village for yourself!
The main part of Viimsi Open Air Museum is the historical Kingu farmyard: a farmhouse (with a barn) from the 1820s, a dwelling from the early 20th century, a barn and...
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