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Kumu Art Museum

Kumu is the main building of the Art Museum of Estonia, as well as one of the largest and most monumental exhibition venues in the country. The museum provides a survey of the various time periods of Estonian art: from the Academic Style to Modernism, from Soviet Pop Art to contemporary art. The modern architecture of the building is an attraction in its own right.

Opening hours

Tue–Wed, Fri–Sun	10.00–18.00
Thu	10.00–20.00
Mon	Closed

Contact

Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1
10127 Tallinn
+372 602 6000
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Kadrioru lossi fassaad

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Kadriorg Art Museum

The Kadriorg Art Museum is the only museum in Estonia dedicated to early European and Russian art. Interpreting the art of old masters is also the focus of its exhibitions and educational programmes. The museum is located in Kadriorg, in the Baroque palace built for the Russian tsar Peter the Great. 

Opening hours

Tue, Thu–Sun	10.00–18.00
Wed	10.00–20.00
Mon	Closed

Contact

Weizenbergi 37
10127 Tallinn
+372 606 6400
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Mikkeli muuseum

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Mikkel Museum

The Mikkel Museum in Kadriorg introduces private collections and the collecting of art in general. The bulk of the exhibition consists of the purchases of Johannes Mikkel; temporary exhibitions offer the visitor access to contemporary and historical private collections.

Opening hours

Tue, Thu–Sun	10.00–18.00
Wed	10.00–20.00
Mon	Closed

Contact

Weizenbergi 28
10127 Tallinn
+372 606 6400
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Niguliste Museum

The Niguliste Museum, in the Old Town of Tallinn, is one of the few northern European museums located in a former church, where ecclesiastical art can be presented in its historical context. The museum houses the largest and most valuable ecclesiastical art collection in Estonia.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun	10–18
Mon	Closed

Contact

Niguliste 3
10130 Tallinn
+372 631 4330
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Adamson-Eric Museum

The permanent display at the Adamson-Eric Museum in Tallinn’s Old Town provides an overview of the oeuvre of one of the most versatile Estonian artists, Adamson-Eric (1902–1968). In addition, the museum organises two to three temporary exhibitions each year on various topics.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun	10.00–18.00
Mon	Closed

Contact

Lühike jalg 3
10130 Tallinn, Eesti
+372 644 5838
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Kumu Art Museum

Kumu is the main building of the Art Museum of Estonia, as well as one of the largest and most monumental exhibition venues in the country. The museum provides a survey of the various time periods of Estonian art: from the Academic Style to Modernism, from Soviet Pop Art to contemporary art. The modern architecture of the building is an attraction in its own right.

Opening hours

Tue–Wed, Fri–Sun	10.00–18.00
Thu	10.00–20.00
Mon	Closed

Contact

Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1
10127 Tallinn
+372 602 6000
,

Kadrioru lossi fassaad

empty-image — Kadrioru lossi fassaad

Kadriorg Art Museum

The Kadriorg Art Museum is the only museum in Estonia dedicated to early European and Russian art. Interpreting the art of old masters is also the focus of its exhibitions and educational programmes. The museum is located in Kadriorg, in the Baroque palace built for the Russian tsar Peter the Great. 

Opening hours

Tue, Thu–Sun	10.00–18.00
Wed	10.00–20.00
Mon	Closed

Contact

Weizenbergi 37
10127 Tallinn
+372 606 6400
,

Mikkeli muuseum

empty-image — Mikkeli muuseum

Mikkel Museum

The Mikkel Museum in Kadriorg introduces private collections and the collecting of art in general. The bulk of the exhibition consists of the purchases of Johannes Mikkel; temporary exhibitions offer the visitor access to contemporary and historical private collections.

Opening hours

Tue, Thu–Sun	10.00–18.00
Wed	10.00–20.00
Mon	Closed

Contact

Weizenbergi 28
10127 Tallinn
+372 606 6400
,

empty-image

Niguliste Museum

The Niguliste Museum, in the Old Town of Tallinn, is one of the few northern European museums located in a former church, where ecclesiastical art can be presented in its historical context. The museum houses the largest and most valuable ecclesiastical art collection in Estonia.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun	10–18
Mon	Closed

Contact

Niguliste 3
10130 Tallinn
+372 631 4330
,

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Adamson-Eric Museum

The permanent display at the Adamson-Eric Museum in Tallinn’s Old Town provides an overview of the oeuvre of one of the most versatile Estonian artists, Adamson-Eric (1902–1968). In addition, the museum organises two to three temporary exhibitions each year on various topics.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun	10.00–18.00
Mon	Closed

Contact

Lühike jalg 3
10130 Tallinn, Eesti
+372 644 5838
,

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Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

empty-image — Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

The permanent exhibition, launched in 2021, tells the story of Estonian art as it evolved through Estonia’s multi-ethnic history, growing into a heritage that blends Estonian, Baltic German and Russian traditions.

Näitusse poster

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The exhibition introduces members of the Kügelgen family, who played a significant role in the cultural history of Estonia. The display includes works of art created by the Kügelgens and everyday objects associated with the family. The majority of the exhibits belong to the private collection of the Kügelgen family. Tallinn is the third city, after Lüneburg and Dresden, where this exhibition has been held.

Karl Otto Gerhard von Kügelgen. The Artist with His Family in Vinni Manor. 1835. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Karl Otto Gerhard von Kügelgen. The Artist with His Family in Vinni Manor. 1835. Art Museum of Estonia

In the new visible storage space on the ground floor of Kadriorg Palace, visitors can explore the museum’s Western European and Russian sculpture collection, comprised of over 250 artworks dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Unknown artist. Apollo Belvedere. 19th c. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Unknown artist. Apollo Belvedere. 19th c. Art Museum of Estonia

The Niguliste Museum presents the Swedish Royal Armoury’s family exhibition of unicorns and expands it with fantastic and mythical creatures from Estonian collections. The exhibition explores the story and meaning of the magical unicorn and opens up a wider world of fictional and fantastic creatures.

Motif from the armoury cuirass of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. 1620–1621. National Historical Museums of Sweden – Royal Armoury

empty-image — Motif from the armoury cuirass of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. 1620–1621. National Historical Museums of Sweden – Royal Armoury

The core of the permanent exhibition of the museum is made up of European and Chinese ceramics and porcelain, and Western European paintings from the former collection of Johannes Mikkel.

Unknown Artist. Birdyard. Detail. 18.–19. c. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Unknown Artist. Birdyard. Detail. 18.–19. c. Art Museum of Estonia

This contemporary art exhibition invites viewers to consider issues related to mental health and well-being. How can we maintain a comfortable balance between joy and sorrow, work and leisure? Why do things sometimes get out of balance?

Urmas Lüüs. Object from the series Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders. 2021. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Urmas Lüüs. Object from the series Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders. 2021. Courtesy of the artist

On the first floor of the medieval church tower, accessible by medieval stairs and a modern glass lift, visitors can explore a display of historical church bells.

The Virgin Mary’s Bell of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Drawing by C. von Ungern-Sternberg. 1829. Estonian History Museum

empty-image — The Virgin Mary’s Bell of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Drawing by C. von Ungern-Sternberg. 1829. Estonian History Museum

Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

empty-image — Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

The new permanent exhibition highlights the versatility of the artist as a delicate painter, as well as a renowned creator of applied art who revealed the richness of his ideas and dynamic movement between various fields of art.

Collage of works by Adamson-Eric: Bracelet. 1964‒1968; Self-Portrait (Shepherd). 1931; Porcelain tableware. 1960s; Spanish Landscape with a Watermelon. 1931. All artworks: Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Collage of works by Adamson-Eric: Bracelet. 1964‒1968; Self-Portrait (Shepherd). 1931; Porcelain tableware. 1960s; Spanish Landscape with a Watermelon. 1931. All artworks: Art Museum of Estonia

The Kumu project space features seven paintings by Leonora Carrington from her Mexican period, which are characterised by her unique style and fanciful, symbolic imagery.

Leonora Carrington. Kirurg. Dateerimata. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerpen

empty-image — Leonora Carrington. Kirurg. Dateerimata. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerpen

On the first floor of the medieval church tower, accessible by medieval stairs and a modern glass lift, visitors can explore a display of historical church bells.

The Virgin Mary’s Bell of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Drawing by C. von Ungern-Sternberg. 1829. Estonian History Museum

empty-image — The Virgin Mary’s Bell of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Drawing by C. von Ungern-Sternberg. 1829. Estonian History Museum

The Kumu project space features seven paintings by Leonora Carrington from her Mexican period, which are characterised by her unique style and fanciful, symbolic imagery.

Leonora Carrington. Kirurg. Dateerimata. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerpen

empty-image — Leonora Carrington. Kirurg. Dateerimata. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerpen

Raoul Kurvitz. Pentatonic Colour System II. Programme 01 and 03. 1994/1999. Installation. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Raoul Kurvitz. Pentatonic Colour System II. Programme 01 and 03. 1994/1999. Installation. Art Museum of Estonia

Jevgeni Zolotko (b. 1983) is one of the most original Estonian contemporary artists. The exhibition showcases the artist’s recent works. It also features some brand new works created specifically for the exhibition.

Jevgeni Zolotko. 2024. Photo by Gabriela Urm / Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art

empty-image — Jevgeni Zolotko. 2024. Photo by Gabriela Urm / Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art

The permanent exposition of the Kadriorg Art Museum presents the cream of the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia, which consists mostly of paintings, sculptures and applied art from Western Europe and Russia from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

Jevgeni Zolotko (b. 1983) is one of the most original Estonian contemporary artists. The exhibition showcases the artist’s recent works. It also features some brand new works created specifically for the exhibition.

Jevgeni Zolotko. 2024. Photo by Gabriela Urm / Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art

empty-image — Jevgeni Zolotko. 2024. Photo by Gabriela Urm / Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art

A brand-new glass lift that takes visitors to the top of the tower, where they can enjoy unique panoramic views of the medieval Old Town and Tallinn Bay.

Niguliste projekti eskiis. KOKO arhitektid

empty-image — Niguliste projekti eskiis. KOKO arhitektid

Mandorla II. 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Mandorla II. 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

A brand-new glass lift that takes visitors to the top of the tower, where they can enjoy unique panoramic views of the medieval Old Town and Tallinn Bay.

Niguliste projekti eskiis. KOKO arhitektid

empty-image — Niguliste projekti eskiis. KOKO arhitektid

Mandorla II. 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Mandorla II. 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

This exhibition represents one possible approach to the Estonian art of the second half of the 20th century, when it was characterised mainly by conflicts with and adaptations to the new political order established after World War II.

Ilmar Malin. Fading Sun. 1968. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Ilmar Malin. Fading Sun. 1968. Art Museum of Estonia

This is the first major exhibition of Latin American art in Estonia, featuring art from the Spanish Colonial period, as well as works by 20th-century artists from Uruguay, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Cuba.

Collage: Diego Rivera. Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946 / Francisco Matto. Constructive in White and Black. Undated. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

empty-image — Collage: Diego Rivera. Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946 / Francisco Matto. Constructive in White and Black. Undated. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

The exhibition space on the two floors of the Small Chapel features medieval (13th–16th-century) sculptures and altarpieces from Estonian churches.

The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Ca 1500. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Ca 1500. Art Museum of Estonia

This is the first major exhibition of Latin American art in Estonia, featuring art from the Spanish Colonial period, as well as works by 20th-century artists from Uruguay, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Cuba.

Collage: Diego Rivera. Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946 / Francisco Matto. Constructive in White and Black. Undated. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

empty-image — Collage: Diego Rivera. Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946 / Francisco Matto. Constructive in White and Black. Undated. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

The exhibition space on the two floors of the Small Chapel features medieval (13th–16th-century) sculptures and altarpieces from Estonian churches.

The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Ca 1500. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Ca 1500. Art Museum of Estonia

The exhibition introduces members of the Kügelgen family, who played a significant role in the cultural history of Estonia. The display includes works of art created by the Kügelgens and everyday objects associated with the family. The majority of the exhibits belong to the private collection of the Kügelgen family. Tallinn is the third city, after Lüneburg and Dresden, where this exhibition has been held.

Karl Otto Gerhard von Kügelgen. The Artist with His Family in Vinni Manor. 1835. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Karl Otto Gerhard von Kügelgen. The Artist with His Family in Vinni Manor. 1835. Art Museum of Estonia

The collection in the Niguliste Museum holds the most remarkable and valuable part of the medieval and early modern ecclesiastical art of Estonia. Most of the works of art in the Niguliste Museum’s collection originate from the church itself and have been displayed in their former locations.

Workshop of Hermen Rode. Niguliste kiriku peaaltari retaabel. Detail. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia — Retable of the high altar of St. Nicholas’ Church. Detail. Workshop of Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Retable of the high altar of St. Nicholas’ Church. Detail. Workshop of Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

This contemporary art exhibition invites viewers to consider issues related to mental health and well-being. How can we maintain a comfortable balance between joy and sorrow, work and leisure? Why do things sometimes get out of balance?

Urmas Lüüs. Object from the series Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders. 2021. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Urmas Lüüs. Object from the series Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders. 2021. Courtesy of the artist

In the new visible storage space on the ground floor of Kadriorg Palace, visitors can explore the museum’s Western European and Russian sculpture collection, comprised of over 250 artworks dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Unknown artist. Apollo Belvedere. 19th c. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Unknown artist. Apollo Belvedere. 19th c. Art Museum of Estonia

The Niguliste Museum presents the Swedish Royal Armoury’s family exhibition of unicorns and expands it with fantastic and mythical creatures from Estonian collections. The exhibition explores the story and meaning of the magical unicorn and opens up a wider world of fictional and fantastic creatures.

Motif from the armoury cuirass of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. 1620–1621. National Historical Museums of Sweden – Royal Armoury

empty-image — Motif from the armoury cuirass of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. 1620–1621. National Historical Museums of Sweden – Royal Armoury

The new permanent exhibition highlights the versatility of the artist as a delicate painter, as well as a renowned creator of applied art who revealed the richness of his ideas and dynamic movement between various fields of art.

Collage of works by Adamson-Eric: Bracelet. 1964‒1968; Self-Portrait (Shepherd). 1931; Porcelain tableware. 1960s; Spanish Landscape with a Watermelon. 1931. All artworks: Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Collage of works by Adamson-Eric: Bracelet. 1964‒1968; Self-Portrait (Shepherd). 1931; Porcelain tableware. 1960s; Spanish Landscape with a Watermelon. 1931. All artworks: Art Museum of Estonia

The permanent exhibition, launched in 2021, tells the story of Estonian art as it evolved through Estonia’s multi-ethnic history, growing into a heritage that blends Estonian, Baltic German and Russian traditions.

Näitusse poster

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Raoul Kurvitz. Pentatonic Colour System II. Programme 01 and 03. 1994/1999. Installation. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Raoul Kurvitz. Pentatonic Colour System II. Programme 01 and 03. 1994/1999. Installation. Art Museum of Estonia

The permanent exposition of the Kadriorg Art Museum presents the cream of the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia, which consists mostly of paintings, sculptures and applied art from Western Europe and Russia from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

This exhibition represents one possible approach to the Estonian art of the second half of the 20th century, when it was characterised mainly by conflicts with and adaptations to the new political order established after World War II.

Ilmar Malin. Fading Sun. 1968. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Ilmar Malin. Fading Sun. 1968. Art Museum of Estonia

The core of the permanent exhibition of the museum is made up of European and Chinese ceramics and porcelain, and Western European paintings from the former collection of Johannes Mikkel.

Unknown Artist. Birdyard. Detail. 18.–19. c. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Unknown Artist. Birdyard. Detail. 18.–19. c. Art Museum of Estonia

The collection in the Niguliste Museum holds the most remarkable and valuable part of the medieval and early modern ecclesiastical art of Estonia. Most of the works of art in the Niguliste Museum’s collection originate from the church itself and have been displayed in their former locations.

Workshop of Hermen Rode. Niguliste kiriku peaaltari retaabel. Detail. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia — Retable of the high altar of St. Nicholas’ Church. Detail. Workshop of Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Retable of the high altar of St. Nicholas’ Church. Detail. Workshop of Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

empty-image — Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

The permanent exhibition, launched in 2021, tells the story of Estonian art as it evolved through Estonia’s multi-ethnic history, growing into a heritage that blends Estonian, Baltic German and Russian traditions.

Näitusse poster

empty-image

The exhibition introduces members of the Kügelgen family, who played a significant role in the cultural history of Estonia. The display includes works of art created by the Kügelgens and everyday objects associated with the family. The majority of the exhibits belong to the private collection of the Kügelgen family. Tallinn is the third city, after Lüneburg and Dresden, where this exhibition has been held.

Karl Otto Gerhard von Kügelgen. The Artist with His Family in Vinni Manor. 1835. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Karl Otto Gerhard von Kügelgen. The Artist with His Family in Vinni Manor. 1835. Art Museum of Estonia

In the new visible storage space on the ground floor of Kadriorg Palace, visitors can explore the museum’s Western European and Russian sculpture collection, comprised of over 250 artworks dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Unknown artist. Apollo Belvedere. 19th c. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Unknown artist. Apollo Belvedere. 19th c. Art Museum of Estonia

The Niguliste Museum presents the Swedish Royal Armoury’s family exhibition of unicorns and expands it with fantastic and mythical creatures from Estonian collections. The exhibition explores the story and meaning of the magical unicorn and opens up a wider world of fictional and fantastic creatures.

Motif from the armoury cuirass of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. 1620–1621. National Historical Museums of Sweden – Royal Armoury

empty-image — Motif from the armoury cuirass of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. 1620–1621. National Historical Museums of Sweden – Royal Armoury

The core of the permanent exhibition of the museum is made up of European and Chinese ceramics and porcelain, and Western European paintings from the former collection of Johannes Mikkel.

Unknown Artist. Birdyard. Detail. 18.–19. c. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Unknown Artist. Birdyard. Detail. 18.–19. c. Art Museum of Estonia

This contemporary art exhibition invites viewers to consider issues related to mental health and well-being. How can we maintain a comfortable balance between joy and sorrow, work and leisure? Why do things sometimes get out of balance?

Urmas Lüüs. Object from the series Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders. 2021. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Urmas Lüüs. Object from the series Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders. 2021. Courtesy of the artist

On the first floor of the medieval church tower, accessible by medieval stairs and a modern glass lift, visitors can explore a display of historical church bells.

The Virgin Mary’s Bell of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Drawing by C. von Ungern-Sternberg. 1829. Estonian History Museum

empty-image — The Virgin Mary’s Bell of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Drawing by C. von Ungern-Sternberg. 1829. Estonian History Museum

Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

empty-image — Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

The new permanent exhibition highlights the versatility of the artist as a delicate painter, as well as a renowned creator of applied art who revealed the richness of his ideas and dynamic movement between various fields of art.

Collage of works by Adamson-Eric: Bracelet. 1964‒1968; Self-Portrait (Shepherd). 1931; Porcelain tableware. 1960s; Spanish Landscape with a Watermelon. 1931. All artworks: Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Collage of works by Adamson-Eric: Bracelet. 1964‒1968; Self-Portrait (Shepherd). 1931; Porcelain tableware. 1960s; Spanish Landscape with a Watermelon. 1931. All artworks: Art Museum of Estonia

The Kumu project space features seven paintings by Leonora Carrington from her Mexican period, which are characterised by her unique style and fanciful, symbolic imagery.

Leonora Carrington. Kirurg. Dateerimata. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerpen

empty-image — Leonora Carrington. Kirurg. Dateerimata. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerpen

On the first floor of the medieval church tower, accessible by medieval stairs and a modern glass lift, visitors can explore a display of historical church bells.

The Virgin Mary’s Bell of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Drawing by C. von Ungern-Sternberg. 1829. Estonian History Museum

empty-image — The Virgin Mary’s Bell of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Drawing by C. von Ungern-Sternberg. 1829. Estonian History Museum

The Kumu project space features seven paintings by Leonora Carrington from her Mexican period, which are characterised by her unique style and fanciful, symbolic imagery.

Leonora Carrington. Kirurg. Dateerimata. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerpen

empty-image — Leonora Carrington. Kirurg. Dateerimata. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerpen

Raoul Kurvitz. Pentatonic Colour System II. Programme 01 and 03. 1994/1999. Installation. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Raoul Kurvitz. Pentatonic Colour System II. Programme 01 and 03. 1994/1999. Installation. Art Museum of Estonia

Jevgeni Zolotko (b. 1983) is one of the most original Estonian contemporary artists. The exhibition showcases the artist’s recent works. It also features some brand new works created specifically for the exhibition.

Jevgeni Zolotko. 2024. Photo by Gabriela Urm / Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art

empty-image — Jevgeni Zolotko. 2024. Photo by Gabriela Urm / Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art

The permanent exposition of the Kadriorg Art Museum presents the cream of the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia, which consists mostly of paintings, sculptures and applied art from Western Europe and Russia from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

Jevgeni Zolotko (b. 1983) is one of the most original Estonian contemporary artists. The exhibition showcases the artist’s recent works. It also features some brand new works created specifically for the exhibition.

Jevgeni Zolotko. 2024. Photo by Gabriela Urm / Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art

empty-image — Jevgeni Zolotko. 2024. Photo by Gabriela Urm / Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art

A brand-new glass lift that takes visitors to the top of the tower, where they can enjoy unique panoramic views of the medieval Old Town and Tallinn Bay.

Niguliste projekti eskiis. KOKO arhitektid

empty-image — Niguliste projekti eskiis. KOKO arhitektid

Mandorla II. 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Mandorla II. 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

A brand-new glass lift that takes visitors to the top of the tower, where they can enjoy unique panoramic views of the medieval Old Town and Tallinn Bay.

Niguliste projekti eskiis. KOKO arhitektid

empty-image — Niguliste projekti eskiis. KOKO arhitektid

Mandorla II. 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Mandorla II. 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

This exhibition represents one possible approach to the Estonian art of the second half of the 20th century, when it was characterised mainly by conflicts with and adaptations to the new political order established after World War II.

Ilmar Malin. Fading Sun. 1968. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Ilmar Malin. Fading Sun. 1968. Art Museum of Estonia

This is the first major exhibition of Latin American art in Estonia, featuring art from the Spanish Colonial period, as well as works by 20th-century artists from Uruguay, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Cuba.

Collage: Diego Rivera. Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946 / Francisco Matto. Constructive in White and Black. Undated. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

empty-image — Collage: Diego Rivera. Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946 / Francisco Matto. Constructive in White and Black. Undated. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

The exhibition space on the two floors of the Small Chapel features medieval (13th–16th-century) sculptures and altarpieces from Estonian churches.

The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Ca 1500. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Ca 1500. Art Museum of Estonia

This is the first major exhibition of Latin American art in Estonia, featuring art from the Spanish Colonial period, as well as works by 20th-century artists from Uruguay, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Cuba.

Collage: Diego Rivera. Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946 / Francisco Matto. Constructive in White and Black. Undated. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

empty-image — Collage: Diego Rivera. Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946 / Francisco Matto. Constructive in White and Black. Undated. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

The exhibition space on the two floors of the Small Chapel features medieval (13th–16th-century) sculptures and altarpieces from Estonian churches.

The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Ca 1500. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Ca 1500. Art Museum of Estonia

The exhibition introduces members of the Kügelgen family, who played a significant role in the cultural history of Estonia. The display includes works of art created by the Kügelgens and everyday objects associated with the family. The majority of the exhibits belong to the private collection of the Kügelgen family. Tallinn is the third city, after Lüneburg and Dresden, where this exhibition has been held.

Karl Otto Gerhard von Kügelgen. The Artist with His Family in Vinni Manor. 1835. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Karl Otto Gerhard von Kügelgen. The Artist with His Family in Vinni Manor. 1835. Art Museum of Estonia

The collection in the Niguliste Museum holds the most remarkable and valuable part of the medieval and early modern ecclesiastical art of Estonia. Most of the works of art in the Niguliste Museum’s collection originate from the church itself and have been displayed in their former locations.

Workshop of Hermen Rode. Niguliste kiriku peaaltari retaabel. Detail. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia — Retable of the high altar of St. Nicholas’ Church. Detail. Workshop of Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Retable of the high altar of St. Nicholas’ Church. Detail. Workshop of Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

This contemporary art exhibition invites viewers to consider issues related to mental health and well-being. How can we maintain a comfortable balance between joy and sorrow, work and leisure? Why do things sometimes get out of balance?

Urmas Lüüs. Object from the series Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders. 2021. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Urmas Lüüs. Object from the series Yet Another Example of the Porousness of Certain Borders. 2021. Courtesy of the artist

In the new visible storage space on the ground floor of Kadriorg Palace, visitors can explore the museum’s Western European and Russian sculpture collection, comprised of over 250 artworks dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Unknown artist. Apollo Belvedere. 19th c. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Unknown artist. Apollo Belvedere. 19th c. Art Museum of Estonia

The Niguliste Museum presents the Swedish Royal Armoury’s family exhibition of unicorns and expands it with fantastic and mythical creatures from Estonian collections. The exhibition explores the story and meaning of the magical unicorn and opens up a wider world of fictional and fantastic creatures.

Motif from the armoury cuirass of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. 1620–1621. National Historical Museums of Sweden – Royal Armoury

empty-image — Motif from the armoury cuirass of Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden. 1620–1621. National Historical Museums of Sweden – Royal Armoury

The new permanent exhibition highlights the versatility of the artist as a delicate painter, as well as a renowned creator of applied art who revealed the richness of his ideas and dynamic movement between various fields of art.

Collage of works by Adamson-Eric: Bracelet. 1964‒1968; Self-Portrait (Shepherd). 1931; Porcelain tableware. 1960s; Spanish Landscape with a Watermelon. 1931. All artworks: Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Collage of works by Adamson-Eric: Bracelet. 1964‒1968; Self-Portrait (Shepherd). 1931; Porcelain tableware. 1960s; Spanish Landscape with a Watermelon. 1931. All artworks: Art Museum of Estonia

The permanent exhibition, launched in 2021, tells the story of Estonian art as it evolved through Estonia’s multi-ethnic history, growing into a heritage that blends Estonian, Baltic German and Russian traditions.

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Raoul Kurvitz. Pentatonic Colour System II. Programme 01 and 03. 1994/1999. Installation. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Raoul Kurvitz. Pentatonic Colour System II. Programme 01 and 03. 1994/1999. Installation. Art Museum of Estonia

The permanent exposition of the Kadriorg Art Museum presents the cream of the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia, which consists mostly of paintings, sculptures and applied art from Western Europe and Russia from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

This exhibition represents one possible approach to the Estonian art of the second half of the 20th century, when it was characterised mainly by conflicts with and adaptations to the new political order established after World War II.

Ilmar Malin. Fading Sun. 1968. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Ilmar Malin. Fading Sun. 1968. Art Museum of Estonia

The core of the permanent exhibition of the museum is made up of European and Chinese ceramics and porcelain, and Western European paintings from the former collection of Johannes Mikkel.

Unknown Artist. Birdyard. Detail. 18.–19. c. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Unknown Artist. Birdyard. Detail. 18.–19. c. Art Museum of Estonia

The collection in the Niguliste Museum holds the most remarkable and valuable part of the medieval and early modern ecclesiastical art of Estonia. Most of the works of art in the Niguliste Museum’s collection originate from the church itself and have been displayed in their former locations.

Workshop of Hermen Rode. Niguliste kiriku peaaltari retaabel. Detail. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia — Retable of the high altar of St. Nicholas’ Church. Detail. Workshop of Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — Retable of the high altar of St. Nicholas’ Church. Detail. Workshop of Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

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Early Music Ensemble Floridante. Concert “Meder and Buxtehude” 15/09/2024 | 19:00

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Kumu Documentary: Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist 18/09/2024 | 18:00

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Kumu Dokuemntaal: Leonora Carrington. Kadunud sürrealist.

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Latin American ceramic forms 19/09/2024 | 17:00

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Concert “On the Road”. The Chamber Choir Encore (EE) and the Imperial College Chamber Choir (GB) 22/09/2024 | 18:00

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Kumu Documentary: The Monk / Munken 25/09/2024 | 18:00

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Family Mornings: Latin-American Rhythms 29/09/2024 | 12:00

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Art Walk. History and Mystery: Latin American Art and Europe 29/09/2024 | 15:00

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Diego Rivera (1886–1957). Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946. Watercolour and ink. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

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Katja Novitskova’s “Earth Potential” in Kumu courtyard 01/05/2024 – 29/09/2024

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Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

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Cancelled! Dyeing with plants 12/09/2024 | 17:30

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This autumn’s three-part plant-dyeing course is open to participants interested in dyeing fabrics with plants, especially native plants.

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Enjoy the vistas of Tallinn from the roof of Kumu Art Museum.

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Kumu Documentary: Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist 18/09/2024 | 18:00

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Kumu Dokuemntaal: Leonora Carrington. Kadunud sürrealist.

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Latin American ceramic forms 19/09/2024 | 17:00

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The two-part ceramics course will result in practical but beautifully designed pottery.

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Dirigendid: Karin Tuul ja Patrick Allies

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Kumu Documentary: The Monk / Munken 25/09/2024 | 18:00

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Once a month on a Saturday morning, the Kumu Art Museum adapts to the needs of people with sensory hypersensitivity and autism and to all other visitors who enjoy a quieter experience in the museum.

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Latin-American rhythms at Kumu Family Mornings in September.

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Diego Rivera (1886–1957). Danzantito (Child Dancer from Huejotzingo). Ca 1946. Watercolour and ink. © The Phoebus Foundation, Antwerp

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Katja Novitskova’s “Earth Potential” in Kumu courtyard 01/05/2024 – 29/09/2024

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Earth Potential (Cuttlefish Love, Earth), 2017. Courtesy the artist; Temnikova and Kasela, Tallinn; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin

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