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 research centre and museum, offering an overview of Estonia's military history and recording the present-day history of the Estonian Defence Forces. The museum is located in the historic Viimsi Manor, which is approximately 20 minutes car drive away from the Tallinn City. The Manor was owned in 1923-1940 by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Estonia, General Johan Laidoner.
For further information please visit The Estonian War Museum´s website, which will tell you about permanent displays, the archives, special exhibitions, forthcoming events, tours, educational programs and workshops.
On the second floor of the main building, a temporary exhibition titled "From Robber Cricket to Tiger: 20th Century Military Models" will be open until April 2027.
The exhibition features nearly 200 military models in scales ranging from 1:10 to 1:300. Most of the exhibits are tanks and self-propelled artillery vehicles, but visitors can also see ships, aircraft, cars, motorcycles, and even fantasy models.
All of the most famous heavy weapons used in the wars of the 20th century are represented in the exhibition.
The War Museum offers guided tours, educational programmes, and workshops. Both the indoor facilities and the outdoor area can be booked for various events.
The main building, Viimsi Manor, and the museum shop are open all year round:
Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Military Technology Hangar is open from May to October, Wednesday to Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, or by prior arrangement.
Ticket: Admission free
Tour guide: Estonian. Advanced booking english, russian, german, finnish
Getting here: By bus 1A, from the bus terminal of Viru square to the stop of Merivälja
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