{"id":161459,"date":"2026-08-13T04:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/?p=161459"},"modified":"2026-08-10T21:26:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:26:00","slug":"museum-guide-for-the-day-of-restoration-of-independence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/museum-guide-for-the-day-of-restoration-of-independence\/","title":{"rendered":"Museum Guide for the Day of Restoration of Independence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thursday, 20 August marks the 35th anniversary of the Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Estonia, and while this is a national holiday, several museums will remain open, some with special programmes. This is a brief guide. You should also consider getting a Museum Card, a one-time pass that grants you unlimited, and free<\/i>, entry to over 130 museums around the country for an entire year. You can buy yours here<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Estonian National Museum, or ERM, in Tartu at Muuseumi tee 2, will remain open on this special day. There will be a unique workshop<\/span><\/a><\/span> for making blue-black-white hats that would \u201cfeel quite at home at the Presidential Reception in the Rose Garden\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Estonian War Museum, or ESM, in Viimsi at M\u00f5isa tee 1 will be open as usual. Right next door in the Viimsi Manor Park there will be a celebration of independence. A concert and picnic<\/span><\/a><\/span> are planned, so bring a picnic blanket and come celebrate!<\/p>\n

The Estonian History Museum at Maarjam\u00e4e Palace, at Pirita tee 56 in Tallinn, will have a special children and family-themed event<\/span><\/a><\/span> with a children\u2019s fair. Other activities will include bubble-blowing, a foam party, arts and crafts, various games, and much more.<\/p>\n

While the Energy Discovery Centre<\/span><\/a><\/span> in Tallinn at P\u00f5hja pst 29 won\u2019t have a special programme per se, it will be open from 11:00\u201318:00, and is a great place for kids to spend hours. There are lightning demonstrations, drone workshops, and hours of activities for kids indoors.<\/p>\n

The Seaplane Harbour Museum<\/span><\/a><\/span> at Vesilennuki 6 in Tallinn will have special hours from 10:00\u201317:00 on 20 August. While there is no special programme for this day, the entire museum is open. Explore the interior of a submarine, walk on and in several other ships, and enjoy the exhibitions inside the main area of the museum.<\/p>\n

For a full list of museums open across Estonia on 20 August, see here<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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