Within just a 15-minute drive from the center of Tallinn there is a delightful place – the Estonian Open Air Museum that invites you to see rural architecture and get acquainted with village life. The 14 farms of the museum show the visitor the life of families of different income and occupation in the 18th-20th centuries. As in any real village, there is a church, an inn, a school, a number of mills, a fire station, a village shop
and net sheds by the sea.
Enjoy handicraft demos and master classes, temporary exhibitions, farm gardens with traditional crops, horse and cart rides and much more. Major events: Shrovetide, Easter, Granny and Grandpa Days, Lady Days, Midsummer Eve, Estonian Bread Day, Michaelmas, St. Martin’s Day, St. Catherine’s Day, Christmas Village, etc. Countryside and forest roads spread across the 80-hectare area suitable for running, Nordic walking and a leisurely bicycle rides. Ca 3-kilometer nature trail with 11 observation points awaits the nature lovers.
You can have good time and also learn something at the Estonian Open Air Museum in any season!
OPENING TIMES
The Estonian Open Air Museum is open every day year-round (except Dec 24, 25 & 31).
In summer season (Apr 23 – Sept 28) at 10:00 – 20:00, farms at 10:00 – 18:00.
In winter season (Sept 29 – Apr 22) at 10:00 – 17:00. The following buildings are open (at 10:00 – 17:00): Lau Shop,
handicraft shop, Kolu Inn, Kuie School, Härjapea and Sepa farms.
NB! When you come to the Estonian Open Air Museum please dress accordingly for the weather and walks in the nature!
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