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Tartu Aparaaditehas outer viewSource: RIina Varol

Tartu's top museums and exciting attractions

Tartu's rich cultural heritage is on display in its many museums. Head south and enjoy all the exciting attractions of Estonia's second-largest city.

Do you love history? Want to learn more about Estonian culture? Looking for interactive museums for the kids?

Then, head to South Estonia to discover Tartu's cultural treasures and fascinating attractions. This vibrant university town is where Estonia's heartbeat sounds the strongest.

If you plan on visiting multiple museums and galleries during your visit to Estonia, then check out the Museum Card. This card gives you access to over 100 museums around Estonia, including the permanent exhibits at the Estonian National Museum.

Estonian National Museum

Museums & Galleries

The largest museum in Estonia with nearly 6,000 m² of exhibition space invites you to discover the everyday life of Estonians throughout history at...

The Estonian National Museum’s building in the morning fog

Source: Tanel Kindsigo

Upside Down House

Theme parks

What to do with your family, children, friends, guests, or colleagues in Tartu? Are you looking for new experiences and great photos? You have come...

Upside Down House

Source: Tagurpidi Maja

AHHAA Science Centre

Theme parks

Want to surprise yourself? The AHHAA Science Centre offers science, excitement, adventure, and fun for everyone. Our centre is an attractive learning...

AHHAA Science Centre

Source: SA Teaduskeskus AHHAA

University of Tartu Botanical Garden

Nature Sites

The University of Tartu Botanical Garden offers study programmes and excursions for visitors of all ages. There are more than 10,000 species and...

University of Tartu Botanical Garden

Source: Tartu Ülikooli botaanikaaed

University of Tartu Natural History Museum

Museums & Galleries

The permanent exhibition Earth. Life. Story. includes nearly 8,000 scientific exhibit items, which tell the development story of planet Earth from...

University of Tartu Natural History Museum

Source: Andres Tennus

University of Tartu Art Museum

Museums & Galleries

The University of Tartu Art Museum is located in the historical University Main Building and has Pompeian-style interior. The museum’s permanent...

University of Tartu Art Museum

Source: Tartu Ülikooli kunstimuuseum

Tartu Cathedral

Architecture and history

Tartu Cathedral, located on the beautiful Toome Hill, is one of the largest churches in Estonia. It is also the only mediaeval church with two spires...

Tartu Cathedral

Source: Ragnar Vutt

Tartu Toy Museum

Museums & Galleries

Tartu Toy Museum, situated in the Old Town of Tartu, takes adults back to the brighter days of their childhood and offers children plenty of...

Tartu Toy Museum

Source: Foto: Silja Järv

Tartu Old Observatory

Museums & Galleries

Tartu Old Observatory, which used to be one of the world’s most important centres of astronomy, is a gem among the Estonian research facilities....

Tartu Old Observatory

Source: Ruth Pindus

19th Century Tartu Citizen’s Museum

Museums & Galleries

You can find the 19th Century Tartu Citizens Museum near St. Johns Church in one of the most unique areas of Tartus Old Town, built in the first half...

19th Century Tartu Citizen’s Museum, interior through a window

Source: 19. sajandi linnakodaniku muuseum

Aparaaditehas Creative City

Architecture and history

Located on the corner of Riia tänav and Kastani tänav, The Widget Factory (Aparaaditehas in Estonian) is a universal cultural factory built in an old...

Source: Luisa Greta Vilo

TYPA Printing and Paper Arts Centre

Museums & Galleries

TYPA Printing and Paper Arts Centre is located in a former boot factory. Here you can see how paper is made and admire paper sculptures, historical...

TYPA Printing and Paper Arts Centre

Source: Mana Kaasik

Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum

Museums & Galleries

The renewed Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum offers a lot of knowledge and activities for sports fans of all ages! The permanent exhibition History...

19th century gym

Source: Eesti Spordi- ja Olümpiamuuseum

A. Le Coq Beer Museum

Museums & Galleries

The Beer Museum takes the visitor on a journey where you can see, hear, and taste the story of the worlds oldest beverage. The museum tells the story...

A. Le Coq history can be explored in the Malt Tower of the Beer Museum

Source: Jaak Jänes

Ice Age Centre

Theme parks

The Ice Age Centre is an exciting theme park that speaks about life after the last ice age. The symbols of the engaging theme park are the mammoths...

Ice Age Centre

Source: SA Saadjärve

Estonian Agricultural Museum

Museums & Galleries

The museum is located at the historical Ülenurme Manor and introduces the development of the Estonian agriculture and rural life. In addition to...

Estonian Agricultural Museum

Source: SA Eesti Maaelumuuseumid

Estonian Aviation Museum

Museums & Galleries

The Estonian Aviation Museum has been active since 2002, starting out as a private collection. The exhibition includes 32 planes representing the...

Estonian Aviation Museum

Source: Eesti Lennundusmuuseum

Tartu is in the spotlight this year as the European Capital of Culture.

There are hundreds of events showcasing the historical and cultural heritage of the second-biggest city in Estonia and the rest of South Estonia. Now is the time to visit!

Tartu — the 2024 European Capital of CultureSource: Maanus Kullamaa, Visit Tartu

Tartu — the 2024 European Capital of Culture

Tartu is Estonia's heart and soul. This lively university town and the surrounding region get to show off this year.

Last updated

28.04.2024

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