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One of the best museums I have ever visited. It tells the story of Estonia's occupation and struggle for independance! (1940 to 1991)
Its very modern, well presented and extremely informative. Full of soviet stuff from radios to magazines and also 2 cars. If you had enough coffee you could watch the videos all day long. Ask the friendly staff and you can also watch the movies in a small cinema.
And at 5Kroons (30cents) this is not to be missed.
Updated Dec 2, 2003
Address: Toompea 8
Phone: +372 6680250
Website: www.okupatsioon.ee
I can not give justice to this museum. It was only recently opened (June 2003) and guides you through the occupation of Estonia from 1939 to 1991 when they got independence. The price of a ticket is so cheap, about 60cent. The museum has many interesting artifacts including old cars, radios and even a phone box! The cafe is also very good. The building is very interesting architectually, it has a sloping floor in the cafe part.
There are televisions that play videos on each time point in Estonia and there is an English language option. I'd highly recommend a visit to the musuem to really get an understanding of Estonian history.
Written Sep 13, 2004
Address: Near the Russian Orthodox Church
Kiek in de Kök (Peep into Kitchen) in one of the most magnificent Towers of Tallinn. It was built in the late 15 th century. Kiek in de Kök is about 50 metres high and its wall thickness is 4 metres. There are six floors in this tower. This tower used to be a defensive tower and the first floor was used as an ammunition storage. Next four floors were cannon floors with 27 places for cannons.
The tower was renovated in 1958-1965 and it serves nowadays as a museum devoted to the history of Tallinn fortifications, with all exhibits labelled in English. The museum is closed on Mondays. Entrance fee is 50 kroons.
Written Jul 19, 2005
Address: Komandandi tee 2
Phone: +372 644 6686
The theatre and music museum of Tallinn was founded already in 1924. In permanent collection there are more than 500 instruments, including some rare findings.Unfortunately the museum is covered very minimally and texts are mostly in Estonian. I think you really have to be enthusiastic about music and theatre to get something out of this museum. Otherwise I recommend you to skip the museum. Admission fee is 20 kroons. The museum is open from Thursday to Sunday 10.00-18.00.
Written Jul 28, 2005
Address: Müürivahe 12
Phone: +373 644 2132
Website: www.tmm.ee
Estonia has a turbulent history, having been occupied twice in the recent past - once, briefly, by the Nazis and then for 40 years by the Soviet Union. The country declared independence in 1991 after 4 years of brave and peaceful protest by the people. In fact, the country is still in the process of recovery from those years of Soviet rule.
The story is emotional and inspiring and it is told in gripping detail at this highly recommended museum. Just 10 EEKs (50p) or free with Tallinn Card (see 'General Tips')
Written Jun 28, 2006
Address: Toompea 8
Phone: +372 668 0250
Website: http://www.okupatsioon.ee/
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Fun with human anatomy, including a soft-sculpture colon and a human cell magnified 100,000 times. The buildings date to the 14th and 15th centuries.
Written Aug 25, 2002
Address: Lai 28/30
Written Feb 27, 2005
Address: Tallinn old town
Music Chamber Hall
Updated Mar 19, 2005
Address: Tallinn old town
Written Aug 24, 2006
Website: http://www.ekm.ee/eng/ekm.php
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