Estonian Open Air Museum

Museum Tallinn, Harju Maakond, Estonia
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What to expect

The Estonian Open Air Museum is a great place to experience the traditional Estonian way of life. The museum features historic buildings, including the Kolu Inn, where visitors can enjoy traditional Estonian cuisine. The museum also hosts various events throughout the year, such as Midsummer's Eve celebrations and a Christmas village. Visitors can explore the museum's collections, including those at the Conservation and Digitization Centre Kanut and the Centre of Rural Architecture. The museum offers a range of activities, including museum programs, integration programs, and children's camps at the Education Centre of Kuie School

Plan your family visit to the Estonian Open Air Museum with these blog insights 👇

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Tallinn Open-Air Museum: Oven without chimney, but no food without meat

Tallinn Open-Air Museum: Oven without chimney, but no food without meat
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Freilichtmuseum Rocca al Mare. The kids had fun frolicking around the extensive grounds with forests, meadows and the coast. We ate lunch at the village inn in the museum, the menu included pea soup and potato-barley porridge. The kids also liked the village swings

Highlights: The kids enjoyed frolicking around the extensive grounds with forests, meadows and the coast. They also liked the village swings. "Our boys are slowly a bit overfed with museums. But they had a lot of fun..." ✨

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Tallinn with children: The 10 best activities & insider tips

Tallinn with children: The 10 best activities & insider tips
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Open Air Museum. We borrowed a handcart for Nunu and parked our stroller at the reception. We fed goats, sheep, and horses, and the visit was perfect

Highlights: The vast area, the animals, and the relaxed atmosphere made this excursion one of our highlights. The new children's farm was great with an indoor and outdoor play area for rainy days. We milked cows and harvested toy carrots ✨