Estonia's top museums off-the-beaten track

Some of the best science, natural, children’s, art & history museums are also the smallest and most quirky.

Learn about the meaning of Kihnu's striped skirts, explore outsider art in Viljandi, and discover what it was like to be a miner.

These are just a few of the things you can learn at museums in Estonia. With something for all interests — from design to natural history — these exhibits educate visitors about the unique aspects of local life and history in Estonia.

Interactive museums for families and children

Forget what you know about "boring" museums — these places are fun for the whole family. Kids will love these exhibits!

Museums about the natural world around us

Get to know the geology and ecology of Estonia at these unique nature museums. Learn about the Baltic Sea, forests, boulders, and other natural sites.

History museums to take you back in time

Get a glimpse at the lives of Estonians in the past, from academics at the historic Tartu University to the inhabitants of a manor house.

Weird and wonderful art museums

Explore outsider art in Viljandi or stroll through a modern gallery housed in an old fish processing plant. These art museums are out of the ordinary.

Museums of old and new technology

Estonia is home to successful modern technology and design industries, but you can also look into the past of computers, printing, and filmmaking.

Museums about Estonia's rural past

Farming and rural life play a central role in Estonian food and culture. Visit a farm museum to learn more about food production and life in the past.