The Kumu Art Museum is the headquarters and a branch of the Art Museum of Estonia (Museum of Estonia until 1928), which was built to be a multifunctional contemporary art museum and to also satisfy the need for conserving and exhibiting the world's largest collection of Estonian art, which is comprised of 60,000 works.
For the first time in its almost century-long history, the Art Museum of Estonia has a building that specifically conforms to the needs of a museum and is worthy of Estonian art. The international architectural competition, which was held in 1993–1994, was won by the Finnish architect Pekka Vapaavuori. The construction of the building was started in 2002. The opening ceremonies for the Kumu Art Museum were held on 17 February 2006 and attending by a large crowd of visitors. The doors were opened to the public on Saturday, 18 February at 11 am.
Location: Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn, Harjumaa, 13521
Get a glimpse of true Estonian country side and village life in Estonian Open Air Museum!
The Estonian Open Air Museum is akin to a village, with 14 farms, as well as its own church, tavern and schoolhouse. There are a number of mills, a fire sta...
Location: Kloostrimetsa tee 52, Tallinn, Harjumaa, 11913
The Tallinn Botanic Garden is located in the eastern outskirts of Tallinn, 10 km from the city centre and 3 km from the Pirita Sailing and Recreation Centre. The territory is split by the Pirita River and embraced by a large sandy pine forest area. Mets...
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