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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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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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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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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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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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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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KGB Vangikongid
18 reviews
#35 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"This is only a
small museum
, adults cost $5 Euro but it is money well spent."
"Very
small museum
."
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Museum of the Popular Front
9 reviews
#40 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
"Great little
FREE museum
hidden in the underground of Freedom Square."
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Machines Leonardo Da Vinci
4 reviews
#50 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
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Film Museum
4 reviews
#51 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
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Eesti kunstimuuseum
3 reviews
#55 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
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Arsenal Estonian Weaponry Museum, Tallinn
1 review
#68 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
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Arvutimuuseum MTÜ
#93 of 107 Museums in Tallinn
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What are the best places for history museums in Tallinn?
These places are best for history museums in Tallinn:
Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum
Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
Vabamu Museum Of Occupations & Freedom
Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood
Maarjamae Palace Estonian History Museum (Maarjamae Loss)
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Which places provide the best history museums in Tallinn for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Tallinn:
Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood
Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum
Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Tallinn for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Tallinn:
Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood
Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum
Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Tallinn for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Tallinn:
Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood
Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum
Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
Vabamu Museum Of Occupations & Freedom
Peter the Great House Museum
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