Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom provides a comprehensive overview of Estonian society during three periods of occupation: the first Soviet occupation 1940–1941, the German occupation 1941–1944, and the second Soviet occupation 1944–1991.
Audio-visual displays and photos highlight the events of the era, repression and national resistance, as well as showing how people coped with the day-to-day realities of this difficult period.
Guided tours (in Finnish, English, Russian, German and French) are available upon prior reservation for 35 EUR/ group (up to 25 people).
There is a small museum shop. Museum rooms can be rented for seminars, receptions, presentations, etc.
Location: Pargi allee 5, Keila-Joa alevik, Lääne-Harju vald, Harjumaa, 76701
History
The first manor in Keila-Joa was established already in the beginning of 17th century. During the next 200 years the manor changed hands several times. The situation changed in 1827 when Alexander von Benckendorff became the owner of the...