Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design celebrates its birthday

Text Mark Taylor
Photos ETDM

The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (ETDM) will celebrate its birthday on July 18 with a series of special events and offers. To mark the occasion, entry tickets will be priced at just one euro, and guests will be treated to free Regatt ice cream, which holds significance for the museum.

The day’s festivities will begin at 12 noon with a workshop designed for both adults and children, where participants can learn the art of letterpress printing on textile bags. All necessary materials will be provided on-site, but prior registration is required. The participation fee for the workshop is 5 euros, and each attendee will leave with a personalised bag they created themselves.

At 3 pm, the museum will offer a special anniversary tour that will provide insights into the museum’s fascinating and extensive history, as well as its current exhibitions. No prior registration is needed for this tour.

At 6 pm, the ETDM Book Club will gather to discuss books about Aino and Alvar Aalto, sharing thoughts and insights on these influential figures in design and architecture.

Throughout the day, visitors can explore the museum’s permanent exhibitions, “Collected Works” and “Introduction to Estonian Design” Additionally, there will be temporary exhibitions, including “Design Awards 2012-2022: Interim Summary” and a solo exhibition by jewellery and metal artist Leida Ilo titled “Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground“.

In celebration of the birthday, all museum publications in the museum shop will be available at a 20 per cent discount. The museum and shop will be open from 11 am to 8 pm on the day of the celebrations.

The ETDM, which opened in 1980 during the sailing regatta of the Olympic Games, has made it a tradition to serve free Regatt ice cream on its birthday, commemorating the shared history.

Entry to the museum is free for holders of the Museum Card and Tallinn Card.

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