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Reviews — 8
Very interesting place. It’s rather small and with limited materials but it gives you a good idea of the history of Tallinn.
Tallinn City Museum is located in the old part of the city. It depicts the history of Estonia's capital, showcasing artifacts, exhibitions, and interactive displays that bring the city's past to life: city boundaries and fortification, maritime transport, everyday life and dwelling, royal family belongings, exquisite collection of bags from 1900s. On the top floor is the 18+ section named the Indecent Tallinn.
You should visit the museum at least once during your trip to Tallinn, I especially liked the bag collection
A nice little gem for history lovers. Very unassuming when you walk in, but the museum has four floors of exhibits. Don’t miss the basement or the top floor for 18+.
It was very educational. I particularly enjoyed the section on guildsmen and how the old guild systems work. Now I know where the title “journeymen” comes from. 🤔
It was very educational. I particularly enjoyed the section on guildsmen and how the old guild systems work. Now I know where the title “journeymen” comes from. 🤔
A nice way to get to know the history of Tallinn is a visit to the City Museum. English translations are available for all the exhibitions.
It is worth visiting as their collection is good and interesting. However some of the display explanations were not good. The porcelain collection in the basement had each item numbered but there was no label anywhere that told you about it so it lacked context. There was only a general label on the glass that was for all the items in that display case.
In another area there were signs to read but half of them were so dimly lit as to make them unreadable.
In another area there were signs to read but half of them were so dimly lit as to make them unreadable.
Very interesting and enjoyable, includes stuff like the history of Tallin, various objects from all kinds of ages (pottery, tin and etc.). Another floor explains all the different occupations and life of people more in medieval times.
The top floor also includes a 18+ exhibition.
Overall I'd definitely recommend.
The museum includes books/qr codes or such for people with other languages to still enjoy the information.
Happy sightseeing.
The top floor also includes a 18+ exhibition.
Overall I'd definitely recommend.
The museum includes books/qr codes or such for people with other languages to still enjoy the information.
Happy sightseeing.
Nice and interesting museum. It includes a lot of information about the history of the city of Tallinn. It is easy to spend a couple of hours navigating yourself around. The number of the artifacts and the exhibitions is big and the information provided in the texts is sufficient. The location is perfect inside the old town and for sure worth a visit.