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Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
3,652 reviews
#1 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"A modern maritime
museum
with a lot of information ,a WW2 submarine that you can easily walk through, several ships to look at and visit in the harbor outside, fascinating display of boat refugees in 1944 etc."
"Interactive and surprising
exhibition
of Estonian sea life including real boats, ships, even a submarine etc. Excellent for all generations to see, explore and discover."
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Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood
168 reviews
#2 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"What a great discovery and experience it was- visit to
Museum
of Orders of Knighthood, which is located in the heart of Tallinn Old town!"
"If you are a history fan, you will be blown away by the collection, the unique pieces
on display
and the story behind them."
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Estonian Health Museum
187 reviews
#3 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Particular highlights for us included the ottomans in the video room which are decorated in patterns from
different parts
of the body, the display where you can view different autopsy results, and the display of d..."
"Located in the heart of Old Tallinn, this
museum
is a real gem for families with young children (although adults will enjoy it too)."
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Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum
1,039 reviews
#4 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"The conservation work performed to restore these buildings -- ranging from
farmhouses
, churches, schools and saunas to windmills -- is inspiring, and the staff who practice some of the daily tasks of a peasant wer..."
"All the farms down through the ages, the village shop where we bought sweets, beautiful little church and
school
,the inn where we were able to have traditional Estonian cake with our coffee."
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Kumu Art Museum
1,028 reviews
#5 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"The art
museum
has lots of levels to explore with every type of artwork imaginable, some absolutely stunning artworks to look in awe at some of the paintings are unimaginably detailed and huge it's a wonder how so..."
"We particularly enjoyed the lavish display of Soviet era art and life in Estonia - fascinating videos and well curated
exhibits
on both Estonian and English and sometimes Russian as well."
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Telliskivi Loomelinnak
293 reviews
#6 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Having visited the Seaplane Harbour &
Museum
, which in itself is worthy of an excellent rating, we decided to walk back to the Old Town via Kalamaja and stumbled upon this hidden gem by the railway station."
"It is an explosion of street art, hip
restaurants and bars
, small boutique shops, cozy coffee shops, hard surface outdoor ping pong tables, and a huge indoor multilevel market...in a repurposed series of industria..."
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Niguliste Museum
428 reviews
#7 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Really wonderful
old church
which is huge inside, and has so many interesting and intricate works of medieval art, including the "Dance of Death"."
"There are two outstanding works of art, the
altarpiece
(look at the nearby displays for the hidden details revealed by infra-red photography, like the emperor's chamber pot) and the Danse Macabre."
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Kadriorg Palace
538 reviews
#8 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"... Great of Russia dedicated to his wife Catherine I. Kadriorg means Catherine's valley and this palace was designed by Italian architect Nicola Michetti with richly decorated
main hall
,in exquisite baroque style."
"Current art on show include a number of Old Masters and a fine selection of Russian art and
porcelain
, with the old library bookcases filled with silver works including by Faberge and the 18th century English silv..."
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Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
1,175 reviews
#9 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"This
museum
contains a wealth of information about Tallinn's history, and tells its story via a combination of photos, maps, artifacts, video, multilingual text and models."
"Basically 2
museums
in 1: the underground passage (can be done via a - recommended - guided tour; check the museum website for the schedule), and the 4 towers (mini
museums
with lovely views over the city, and tem..."
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Tallinn City Museum Linnamuuseum
267 reviews
#10 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"We enjoyed the visit to this small museum, it is well laid out over 3 floors and a cellar and had lots of informative historical objects giving the
history
of Tallin."
"This three storey
museum
details the development of the city as an important trading port since the Middle Ages but the Twentieth Century story is the one that catches the attention of western visitors."
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Vabamu Museum Of Occupations & Freedom
672 reviews
#11 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"I loved how everything was presented in such different ways, the audio was easy to listen to and most important the
stories
behind the artefacts and from the real life people are fascinating."
"I really loved this
Museum
and it was easily one of the best I saw in Tallinn - a real highlight of my visit to this wonderful city."
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Great Guild Hall
354 reviews
#12 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"We were enourmed by the uniqueness of this ancient country that survived through many
centuries
, retained it's distinct culture, sustained impressive traditions and exciting history of several millennia."
"Upstairs is a brightly lit large room with layout meant for random exploration, while downstairs shows construction of the Great Guild Hall that this
museum
inhabits as well as more specific collections of various..."
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Estonian Maritime Museum
364 reviews
#13 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"This museum gives an idea of all the yachts, boats, submarine,
history
, and also how the city was protected in the past."
"You can also access the tower's rooftop for a
panoramic view
of the Tallinn harbor and Old Town."
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Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta)
394 reviews
#14 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"After the two-year renovation of the Fat Margaret Tower and the Great Coastal Gate, the Estonian Maritime
Museum
was opened here in November 2019."
"But
worth a visit
, the exposition is very well presented and gives us a lot of information about the history of shipping in Estonia."
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KGB Museum
1,167 reviews
#15 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Our guide Margit was wonderful and stayed back to answer everyone’s questions - she offered a unique perspective of Estonia’s
recent history
and the struggle for independence."
"The
tour guide
had a wonderfully dry humour and a great knowledge of local Estonian history as well as snippets of the KGB espionage that took place here."
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Peter the Great House Museum
97 reviews
#16 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"What a lovely surprise at the end of the park:) great
history
and best customer service in Tallinn!"
"The
museum
has been wonderfully furnished in the manner in which it would have been in Peter the Great’s time."
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Marzipana Gallery
82 reviews
#17 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"There we encountered more
sculptures
... life size, cartoon characters, buildings, animals.... we also were given some samples of Marzipan and being a lover of the stuff, we of course bought some!!! Worth the time..."
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Fotografiska
93 reviews
#18 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"This
gallery
, restaurant, event center is the coolest place I have ever been in the exhibitions are world class, the food is excellent."
"Inside, one finds the same formula that has made Fotografiska into a successful chain of photography
museums
, with four rotating exhibitions from diverse contributors."
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Kalev Marzipan Factory Museum
159 reviews
#19 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"really nice marzipans Different shapes Lot of varieties They offer free tasting If you love
marzipan
do visit There is small area where you can sit and drink and marzipans and other thing s"
"The
Museum
was a gem and real treat for Marzipan lovers."
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Energy Discovery Centre
94 reviews
#20 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"This attraction is included in the Tallin card
attractions
so we visited it for free."
"There are a lot of
interactive exhibits
and you won't get bored of them."
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Museum of Photography
70 reviews
#21 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Located in former town gaol, this 14th century building houses a permanent exhibition of rare
photographs
, old cameras, other related equipment reflecting rich legacy of Estonian photography from 1840s to 1940s."
"Great Collection of cameras from all ages and a wonderful
exhibition
of how photography developed in Tallinn."
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Maarjamae Palace Estonian History Museum (Maarjamae Loss)
65 reviews
#22 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"In a really beautiful building is this wonderful
museum
highlighting Estonia's Independence from Russia, both times."
"Kids can play outdoor, plenty to explore at the
museums
and the restaurant is ok too in the main building but there is also possibility to eat your own food at the garden."
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NUKU theatre & puppetry museum
85 reviews
#23 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Fascinating
museum
, incredibly helpful staff who are very welcoming and who speak excellent English."
"I loved the puppet museum, and stepping off the streets of Tallinn paved with
tourists
and cheap tourist shops."
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Patarei Prison Exhibition "Communism is Prison"
29 reviews
#24 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"The
museum
’s location within the walls of the prison coupled with the personal stories and information about the Communist Regime, makes for a chilling and captivating experience."
"We heard the
history
and all kinds of different stories about Patarei."
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PROTO invention factory
36 reviews
#25 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Really a
fun place to visit
!"
"Be sure to arrive around 11am when the Proto is opening - not to stand in a long que for tickets and for
attractions
afterwards."
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Bank of Estonia Museum
30 reviews
#26 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
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Kadriorg Children's Museum Miiamilla
47 reviews
#27 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Former swimming pool became a great place for kids with two outside playing grounds, and interesting entertainment inside the building of
museum
."
"The
museum
is located in a garden, nice to walk around before or afterwards with the stroller."
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Museum of Estonian Architecture
41 reviews
#28 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"They have only recently begun to combine historic preservation with modern architecture, but Rotermann City (the area next to the
Museum
) shows their success."
"The museum has on display scaled models of relevant buildings in the history of modern Estonian cities, drawings, projects,
photos
."
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Luscher & Matiesen Museum of Estonian Drink Culture
59 reviews
#29 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"This medieval cellar gives great view of the past century of Estonian wine culture and
history
from the point of view of one wine house and how it is making new comeback!"
"After the tour we enjoyed a great private three course dinner at the
museum
."
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Estonian Art Doll House
22 reviews
#30 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
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Telliskivi Loomelinnak
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These are the best hidden gems for museums in Tallinn:
Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
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NUKU theatre & puppetry museum
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