Attractions & museums

Anton Hansen Tammsaare Apartment-Museum

In a historicist summer dwelling type of house in the Tallinn district of Kadriorg, there is the apartment-museum of the classic Estonian author Anton Hansen Tammsaare (1878–1940). The writer lived in this building from 1932 to 1940.
The museum collections contain over 6,000 items, including the writer's death mask and violin as well as his home archive, which features manuscripts, correspondence, documents, and photographs. The 5-room apartment on the first floor of the house is furnished in its original form.

Good to know: the museum holds literary evenings, conferences, theatre performances, and exhibitions. In addition, excursions and various literary programmes for students can be ordered.

Free with Tallinn Card!

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  • Lovely and interesting

    tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
    October 20, 2018 By kbpdk

    This was an interesting visit - it very much reminded me of my great grandmother's home. I'm very happy that places like these are kept.

  • It was cool

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    April 13, 2017 By mandriuss

    It was very cool place, would museum again. I recommend, estonian weather is good, i suggest. thank you estonia

  • A very interesting place to see

    tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
    September 12, 2015 By Anu K

    I like visiting home museums and this place was very interesting. It's always interesting to see how people lived. This museum is in an old building and the atmosphere is lovely. The staff was very... Read more comments