We know Estonia
5.1.2024 | Culture

A festive family day at Kadriorg Art Museum

Text Mark Taylor
Photo Andrei Chertkov

A festive family day at Kadriorg Art Museum

 

This weekend is your last chance to take in the Christmas spirit. Not just with Tallinn and Tartu’s magical Christmas Markets closing this weekend, but also a Christmas-themed family day this Saturday, January 6, at the Kadriorg Art Museum. Where among other things, you and your children can try drawing with charcoal, take part in Christmas games, and learn about festive-inspired art.

The event, entitled “Three Kings’ Day in the Castle”, promises a magical atmosphere for both children and adults.

The beautifully adorned Christmas tree in the Kadriorg Palace, which is reminiscent of “The Nutcracker,” invites visitors to embark on a search game, connecting Christmas ornaments to hidden works of art in the museum. Meanwhile, children can try on historical costumes, take part in a puppet show narrating the Christmas story, and engage in tasks and riddles.

Between 12 noon and 3 pm there will be an open workshop where you can capture the essence of winter using charcoal, sanguine, and chalk. The session explores charcoal drawing techniques and delves into the depiction of interior spaces by Dutch artists.

There will also be a thematic lecture tour entitled “Christmas in Art,” by art historians Kerttu Männiste and Aleksandra Murre, which will explore the evolution of Christmas depictions in European art from the early Christian period to the 18th century. The lectures are available in both Estonian and Russian.

The palace café will also complement the festivities with special Christmas treats.

You can learn more about the event on the official Kadriorg Art Museum website (in Estonian). 

 

To learn more about this and similar topics
Art Art Museum Christmas Family Event Kadriorg Kadriorg Art Museum Puppet Show Tallinn

9.2.2025 | Culture

Tallinn Music Week to bring industry leaders to the city

Tallinn Music Week to bring industry leaders to the city

Tallinn Music Week (TMW) has announced the first speakers for its conference, which will take place on April 4 … Read more

7.2.2025 | Culture

Arvo Pärt Centre opens new exhibition for composer’s 90th birthday

Arvo Pärt Centre opens new exhibition for composer’s 90th birthday

On February 1, the Arvo Pärt Centre opened a new exhibition, “Tintinnabuli – A World on Music Paper,” that … Read more

6.2.2025 | Culture

Kyiv Grand Ballet to present Swan Lake

Kyiv Grand Ballet to present Swan Lake

Between February 6 and 9, the Kyiv Grand Ballet will perform Swan Lake, a timeless ballet by Pyotr Ilyich … Read more

5.2.2025 | Culture

Fotografiska’s newest exhibition explores the absurdity of everyday life

Fotografiska’s newest exhibition explores the absurdity of everyday life

The Chinese New Year has brought photographer Feng Li’s exhibition, White Nights in Wonderland, to Fotografiska in Tallinn. This … Read more

4.2.2025 | Culture

DocPoint Tallinn to premiere four new Estonian documentaries

DocPoint Tallinn to premiere four new Estonian documentaries

From February 4 to 9, the DocPoint Tallinn documentary film festival will present the premieres of four Estonian documentaries … Read more

4.2.2025 | Culture

Ukrainian artists bring abstract art to Tartu

Ukrainian artists bring abstract art to Tartu

The exhibition Abstract Reality will be held at Jakobi Galerii in Tartu from February 5 to March 7. This … Read more

3.2.2025 | Culture

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Exciting events in Estonia this week

02.11.24–02.03.25 Ryoji Ikeda’s Solo exhibition, ERM, Tartu Japanese contemporary artist Ryoji Ikeda is known for blending science and music … Read more

1.2.2025 | Culture

PÖFF contributes €12 million to Estonia’s economy

PÖFF contributes €12 million to Estonia’s economy

The Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has once again demonstrated its significant economic impact, generating nearly 12 million euros … Read more