History & Culture

Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum

Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum forms a complex over 500 m long, encompassing four medieval towers: the Kiek in de Kök cannon tower, the Maiden Tower, the Marstal (Stable Tower) Tower, and the Short…

Nõmme Museum

The permanent exhibition in the Nõmme Museum, which is located in one wing of the historical Nõmme Railway Station, presents the history of Nõmme as an independent town fro 1926 to 1940 and the earlier…

Museum of Photography

The Museum of Photography, located behind Tallinn’s Town Hall, is a museum and gallery in an exciting medieval prison building. In addition to contemporary photo exhibitions, you can see ancient wooden and iron cameras and…

Estonian History Museum — Great Guild Hall

The over-600-years-old dignified medieval Great Guild Hall has been one of the city’s best-known places for organising cultural events and parties throughout the centuries. A cinema and a wine cellar have been operating here.Today, the…

Estonian Open Air Museum

Just a 15-minute drive from the centre of Tallinn, you will find a wonderful place – the Estonian Open Air Museum, showcasing the country’s rural architecture and way of life. The 14 farms in the…

Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom

We tell the story of Estonia and Estonians through personal memories and the moving stories of grandmothers and grandfathers. On your journey through the museum, you will be accompanied by an e-guide in either Estonian,…

Church of the Holy Spirit in Tallinn

Built in the 14th century with timber interior and a hexagonal tower, the bright white Church of the Holy Spirit is one of the oldest and finest structures in Tallinn. Before entering the church, take a look…

St Catherine’s Passage

Catherine’s Alley, formerly known as Monk’s Alley, winds its way from Vene Street past the southern end of the Dominican monastery to Müürivahe Street. St Catherine’s church, which lent the alley its name, is thought…

Estonian History Museum – Maarjamäe Palace

The Estonian History Museum is located the summer estate with a colourful past, known as Maarjamäe Palace. On the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia (in 2018), the renovated historical palace was opened as an…

House of Peter the Great

House of Peter the Great or the ‘old palace’ is a building with an interesting history and it originates from the time before the present Kadriorg Palace was built.Peter the Great and his wife Catherine stayed…

St. Olav’s Church and viewing platform

The observation deck of St. Olav’s Church is one of Tallinn’s most impressive landmarks. Climb 232 steps and take in the bird’s-eye view of Old Town and beyond. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the tower,…