Attractions & museums

Estonian Open Air Museum

Just a 15-minute drive from the centre of Tallinn, you will find a wonderful place – the Estonian Open Air Museum, showcasing the country's rural architecture and way of life.

The 14 farms in the museum provide an overview of how families from different strata of society lived in the 18–20th centuries. As you might expect to find in any proper village, there is a church, an inn, a schoolhouse, mills, a fire station, a shop, and fishing sheds by the sea. At the museum, you can buy handicrafts, ride horses, and try traditional Estonian dishes at the inn.

The museum is open year-round, offering entertainment, lovely workshops and events, and something you, regardless of your age, might not have known before.

 

Free with Tallinn Card!

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  • Beautiful experience

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    July 9, 2025 By Fearless14425444554

    Fantastic family day! We took a Bolt from the center of the city for less than 10€ each way. We purchased tickets from the self service machine, but had to go to a cashier to rent bikes (not possible... Read more comments

  • Excellent day out

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    June 30, 2025 By Mikey1664

    Must admit I am a fan of open air museums but really enjoyed this one too. Easy to reach via bus 21 from Tallinn and return via 41 bus (Rocca Al mare stop) but you will know when you are arriving... Read more comments

  • Worth a visit.

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    May 26, 2025 By norma c

    A great open air museum. Well worth a visit. Easily accessible by bus from Freedom Square. The Soviet block apartments were very interesting and looked so authentic.