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18.8.2024 | History

Narva: A city that has always been fought over

Narva: A city that has always been fought over

In 1697, in the Swedish city of Narva, the Italian Du Thillier stabbed the Englishman Hoyle with his sword. … Read more

10.7.2024 | History

A museum that reconnects you with your childhood

A museum that reconnects you with your childhood

The idyllic village of Käru in Järvamaa is an apt home for the Käru Museum. Translated into English Käru … Read more

1.7.2024 | History

Kiek in de Kök is open to the public again

Kiek in de Kök is open to the public again

After almost a year of renovation, a new permanent exhibition on the city’s successful defence history has opened in … Read more

19.6.2024 | History

A historical treasure in Viimsi

A historical treasure in Viimsi

The Estonian War Museum is located in the historic surroundings of Viimsi Manor near Tallinn. The manor once belonged … Read more

17.6.2024 | History

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Exciting events in Estonia this week

01–30.06 Saaremaa Peony Festival, Saaremaa 16–22.06 Tartu Song and Dance Celebration, Tartu 16–23.06 Suure-Jaani Music Festival, Suure-Jaani, Tääksi, Vastemõisa, … Read more

6.6.2024 | History

Largest ever exhibition of weapons from 1944 opens at Estonian War Museum

Largest ever exhibition of weapons from 1944 opens at Estonian War Museum

On Wednesday, June 5, the Estonian War Museum in Viimsi opened its largest-ever exhibition of weapons used in the … Read more

7.5.2024 | History

Temporary exhibitions at Estonia’s best museums

Temporary exhibitions at Estonia’s best museums

Here are current temporary exhibitions in Estonia’s five most popular museums. Estonian National Museum (ERM) 17.02.2024 –23.02.2025 Who … Read more

5.5.2024 | History

Renovated Sea Plane Harbour Museum to open to the public again

Renovated Sea Plane Harbour Museum to open to the public again

On Sunday, May 12, the wonderful and historic Seaplane Harbour Museum will be opened to the public again after … Read more