List of museums in Estonia


This is a list of museums in Estonia.
NameImageTypeSummaryCountyMunicipalityLocationURL
AHHAA ScienceIntroduction of science.TartuTartuSadama 1
Dominican Monastery Museum Historic SiteFormer monasteryHarjuTallinnMüürivahe 33
Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design ArtExposition on the history of Estonian applied art.HarjuTallinnLai 17
Museum of Estonian Architecture ArchitectureDevelopment of Estonian architecture through time. Located at an old Rotermann Salt Storage building.HarjuTallinnAhtri 2
Art Museum of Estonia
  • Adamson-Eric Museum
 ArtPersonal museum of artist Adamson-Eric.HarjuTallinnLühike jalg 3
Tallinn Legends History, FolkloreFeatures Tallinn's medieval history and legends.HarjuTallinnKullassepa 7
Art Museum of Estonia
  • Kadriorg Art Museum
 ArtWestern European and Russian art from 16th to 19th centuries. Located at the Kadriorg Palace.HarjuTallinnA. Weizenbergi 37
Art Museum of Estonia
  • Kumu
 ArtEstonian art from the 18th century to the present day.HarjuTallinnA. Weizenbergi 34
Art Museum of Estonia
  • Mikkel Museum
 ArtEuropean and Oriental art from Johannes Mikkel's private collection.HarjuTallinnA. Weizenbergi 28
Art Museum of Estonia
  • Niguliste Museum
 ArtEcclesiastical art dating back to the Middle Ages. Located at the St. Nicholas' Church.HarjuTallinnNiguliste 3
Art Museum of Estonia
  • Kristjan Raud House Museum
BiographicalLocated in a house where artist Kristjan Raud lived between 1929–1943. Exposes his artwork, also hs studio.HarjuTallinnK. Raua 8
Estonian Health Care Museum MedicineCollection of items related to the history of medicine in Estonia.HarjuTallinnLai 30
Estonian History Museum
  • Great Guild Hall
 HistoryMuseum of Estonian historyHarjuTallinnPikk 17
Estonian History Museum
  • Maarjamäe Palace
 HistoryMuseum of Estonian history.HarjuTallinnPirita tee 56
Estonian History Museum
  • Estonian Film Museum
CulturalMuseum dedicated to the Cinema of Estonia.HarjuTallinnPirita tee 56
Estonian Jewish Museum CulturalDedicated to the history and culture of Jews in Estonia.HarjuTallinnKaru 16
Estonian Maritime Museum
  • Fat Margaret
 MaritimeMuseum about history of ships and navigation in Estonia.HarjuTallinnPikk 70
Estonian Maritime Museum
  • Seaplane Harbour
 MaritimeExhibition of museum ships: EML Kalev, EML Lembit, Suur Tõll and others.HarjuTallinnVesilennuki 6
Estonian Literary Museum CulturalMuseum of Estonian literature and folklore.TartuTartuVanemuise 42
Estonian National Museum CulturalMuseum of the cultural history of Estonia.TartuTartuMuuseumi tee 2
Estonian National Museum
  • Heimtali Museum
 CulturalMuseum of the domestic life of Estonia. Located at old Heimtali village schoolhouse.ViljandiViljandi ParishHeimtali
Estonian Museum of Natural History NaturalGeological, botanical and zoological collections and exhibitions.HarjuTallinnLai 29A
Estonian Open Air Museum CulturalReconstruction of 18th-century Estonian countryside and village life.HarjuTallinnVabaõhumuuseumi tee 12
Estonian Police Museum CulturalMuseum dedicated to the history of the Estonian Police Lääne-ViruRakvereTallinna tänav 3A
Estonian Railway Museum at Lavassaare RailwayHistory of narrow-track railway in Estonia.PärnuLavassaareÜlejõe 1
Estonian Sports Museum SportMuseum of the history of Estonian sport.TartuTartuRüütli 15
Estonian Sports Museum
  • Otepää Winter Sports Museum
SportMuseum of the history of winter sports in Estonia.ValgaOtepää ParishValga mnt 12 Otepää
Estonian Theatre and Music Museum CulturalMuseum collects, preserves, studies and introduces the Estonian theatre and musicale life.HarjuTallinnMüürivahe 12
Estonian Theatre and Music Museum
  • Andres Särev Museum
BiographicalAn apartment-museum of theatre director and actor Andres Särev.HarjuTallinnTina 23
Museum of Fight for Estonia's Freedom MilitaryPrivate museum specialised on exhibits of World War II battles on Estonian soil.HarjuRae ParishMuuseumi tee 6, Lagedi
Haapsalu and Läänemaa Museums
  • Haapsalu Castle
 Historic SiteHistorical Haapsalu Episcopal Castle.LääneHaapsaluLossiplats 3
Haapsalu and Läänemaa Museums
  • Railway and Communications Museum
 RailwayEstonian railway historyLääneHaapsaluRaudtee 2, Haapsalu
Ice Age Centre Geologymuseum dedicated to the understanding of ice ages.TartuÄksiSaadjärve 20, Äksi
Carl Robert Jakobson Farm Museum BiographicalPärnuVändra ParishKurgja
Narva Museum
  • Narva Art Gallery
ArtPainting, sculpture, ornamental and applied art from 17th to 20th century.Ida-ViruNarvaVestervalli 21
Narva Museum
  • Hermann Castle
 Historic SiteHistorical Narva Hermann Castle.Ida-ViruNarvaPeterburi mnt 2
Nõmme Museum HistoryDedicated to the history of Nõmme. Located in the former Nõmme railway station building.HarjuTallinnJaama 18
Museum of Occupations HistoryMuseum dedicated to the period of 1940 to 1991 in Estonian history.HarjuTallinnToompea 8
Konstantin Päts Museum BiographicalDedicated to Konstantin Päts, the first President of Estonia.HarjuTallinnPirita tee 56
Jaan Poska Museum BiographicalHouse museum of diplomat and politician Jaan Poska.HarjuTallinnJ. Poska 8
Museum for Puppet Arts CulturalThe museum explores history of puppet arts and the Estonian Puppet Theatre.HarjuTallinnLai 1
Russian Museum ArtDedicated to the Russian topics related to Estonia.HarjuTallinnPikk 29A
Saaremaa Museum
  • Johannes and Joosep Aavik's Memorial Museum
BiographicalHouse museum of linguist Johannes Aavik and local cultural activist Joosep AavikSaareKuressaareVanalinna 7
Saaremaa Museum
  • Kuressaare Castle
 Historic SiteHistorical Kuressaare Episcopal Castle.SaareKuressaareLossihoov 1
Saaremaa Museum
  • Mihkli Farm Museum
Cultural19th century local rural villageSaareKihelkonna ParishViki
Tallinn City Museum HistoryOverlook of Tallinn's history through centuries.HarjuTallinnVene 17
Tallinn City Museum
  • Children's Museum
ChildrenIntroduces toys, table games, children's books, postcards etc.HarjuTallinnKotzebue 16
Tallinn City Museum
  • St. John the Baptist's Almshouse
Historic SiteRuins of historical St. John the Baptist's AlmshouseHarjuTallinnVäike-Pääsukese 5
Tallinn City Museum
  • Kiek in de Kök and Bastion tunnels
 Historic SiteHistorical artillery tower Kiek in de Kök and tunnels inside the Ingrian Bastion.HarjuTallinnKomandandi 2
Tallinn City Museum
  • Miia-Milla-Manda
ChildrenThematical expositions for children between 3 and 11.HarjuTallinnL. Koidula 21C
Tallinn City Museum
  • Peter I House Museum
Historic SiteSummer cottage beside Kadriorg Palace, where Peter the Great stayed whyle in Tallinn.HarjuTallinnMäekalda 2
Tallinn City Museum
  • Photo Museum
HistoryHistory of Estonian photography. Located at the historical Town Council's Prison.HarjuTallinnRaekoja 4/6
Tallinn City Museum
  • Anton Hansen Tammsaare Museum
BiographicalHouse museum of writer Anton Hansen TammsaareHarjuTallinnL. Koidula 12A
Tallinn City Museum
  • Eduard Vilde Museum
BiographicalHouse museum of writer Eduard Vilde.HarjuTallinnRoheline Aas 3
Tartu Art Museum ArtEstonian and foreign artTartuTartuRaekoja plats 18
Tartu City Museum HistoryHistory of TartuTartuTartuNarva mnt 23
Tartu Toy Museum ChildrenToysTartuTartuLutsu 2
Eduard Tubin Museum BiographicalDedicated to composer Eduard Tubin, located at Alatskivi Castle.TartuAlatskivi ParishAlatskivi Castle, Alatskivi
Estonian Aviation Museum AviationAircraft, helicopters and gliders, aircraft models, air defence systems etc.TartuHaaslava ParishVeskiorg 1, Lange
Chocolala Chocolate Museum HistoryHistory of Estonian chocolate industry since 1806HarjuTallinnSuur-Karja 20