Source: Priidu Saart, Kihnu Museum
Many of Estonia’s smallest museums are also some of its most quirky. With something for all interests — from design to natural history — these exhibits educate visitors about the unique aspects of local life and history in Estonia. If you're interested in visiting several museums during your trip, check out the Museum Card. One card gives you to access to over a hundred museums around the country for 12 months!
Interactive museums for families and children
Forget what you know about "boring" museums — these places are fun for the whole family. Kids will love these exhibits where they can learn to drive, see vintage toys, try to beat an Olympic record, and travel through time.
Museums about the natural world around us
Get to know the geology and ecology of Estonia at these unique nature museums. Learn about the important role the Baltic Sea, forests, limestone formations, boulders and other natural phenomena play in local culture.
History museums to take you back in time
Get a glimpse at the lives of Estonians in the past, from academics at the historic Tartu University to the inhabitants of a manor house. You will gain a better understanding of Estonia's complex history by visiting the birthplace of one of its most famous writers or the halls of the War Museum, where you can see how conflict has shaped the country.
Museums about Estonian culture
Did you know the stripes on skirts can have meaning? What does a small community on the shore of Lake Peipsi have in common with communities in Alaska and Bolivia? There are pockets around the country where unique cultural traditions have survived over the centuries. Here's where you can find out more.
Weird and wonderful art museums
Explore outsider art in Viljandi or stroll through a modern gallery housed in an old fish processing plant. These art museums in Estonia are truly out of the ordinary.
Museums of science and Estonian industry
Pique your curiosity at one of these engaging museums. Discover what it felt like to be a miner below ground or learn more about the ancient art of brewing beer. Explore Estonia during the Ice Age or get to know your body a little better at the Health Museum.
Museums of old and new technology
Estonia is home to successful modern technology and design industries, but you can also look into the past of computers, printing, filmmaking and architectural design at these museums.
Museums about Estonia's rural past
Farming and rural life play a central role in Estonian food and culture. Most Estonians live in cities, though even now, many escape to the countryside whenever they get a chance. Visit a farm museum to learn more about food production and life in the past.
