We know Estonia
1.6.2024 | Culture

Want to visit a museum for free? Take part in Museum Sunday

Text Mark Taylor
Photo Andrei Chertkov

Want to visit a museum for free? Take part in Museum Sunday

 

Every first Sunday of the month marks a special occasion in Tallinn – Museum Sunday, which offers free entrance to city-owned museums. The upcoming Museum Sunday will take place this Sunday, June 2.

The initiative, spearheaded by the city government, aims to shine a spotlight on the vibrant culture and history of the city, making museums more accessible to both locals and visitors.

It is important to note, on these free Sunday’s, museums welcome individual visitors free of charge, however, guided group tours are not available. Also, visiting Tallinn City Museums on Museum Sunday requires pre-registration online, because of the popularity of the event. You can, however, book your museum visits up to 2 months in advance.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Museum Sunday’s: June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1. The following museums offer free admission as part of the event:

  • Tallinn City Life Museum
  • Museum of Photography
  • Kiek in de Kök Fortifications
  • Kalamaja Museum
  • Tallinn Russian Museum
  • Nõmme Museum
  • House of Peter the Great
  • Lasnamäe Pavilion
  • Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia
  • Vilde Museum
  • Mati Unt Museum
  • Tammsaare Museum
  • Song Festival Grounds Visitor Centre

For more details about Museum Sunday and to register, please visit the official Tallinn City Museums website here

 

To learn more about this and similar topics
Free Museums Tallinn Kalamaja Museum Kiek in de Kök Museum of Photography Museum Sunday Tallinn Tallinn City Museums

16.6.2025 | Culture

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Exciting events in Estonia this week

22 March–3 August BANANA exhibition by Flo Kasearu, Tallinn BANANA, or Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone, by Flo … Read more

15.6.2025 | Leisure

Estonia’s Summer Capital Welcomes the Season

Estonia’s Summer Capital Welcomes the Season

Pärnu rings in the start of summer this year more loudly than ever before. Not only is it the … Read more

14.6.2025 | Culture

Author Paavo Matsin’s Journey to Tartu, a City of Culture and Flavours

Author Paavo Matsin’s Journey to Tartu, a City of Culture and Flavours

First of all, I would like to highlight the beer restaurant, München, located right opposite the main building of … Read more

13.6.2025 | Culture

Satu Kalliokuusi’s “Stumps” Exhibition Opens in Muhu 

Satu Kalliokuusi’s “Stumps” Exhibition Opens in Muhu 

What if trees could talk—or more precisely, stumps? Finnish artist Satu Kalliokuusi‘s new art exhibition “Stumps” opens a view … Read more

13.6.2025 | Culture

Midsummer Bonfires in Southern Estonia

Midsummer Bonfires in Southern Estonia

As in all Nordic countries, Midsummer’s Eve, or St John’s Day Eve—jaanipäev, in Estonian—is more popular than Christmas. Bonfires, … Read more

12.6.2025 | Culture

Italian Tenor Charms Tallinn

Italian Tenor Charms Tallinn

Italian singer and songwriter Matteo Bocelli will be coming to Tallinn for the second time in October as part … Read more

11.6.2025 | Culture

The Cult—8525 Tour

The Cult—8525 Tour

The Cult is one of rock’s legendary bands. Formed in 1983 in Bradford, England, The Cult reached commercial success … Read more

10.6.2025 | Culture

Jeff Arcuri’s Comedy Concert

Jeff Arcuri’s Comedy Concert

You might not know the name Jeff Arcuri, but you should, if you appreciate good stand-up comedy. The Michigan-born … Read more