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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 10.00–18.00
Thu 10.00–20.00
Fri–Sun 10.00–18.00
Mon Closed

More (national holidays &other exceptions)

Contact

Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1
10127 Tallinn
+372 602 6000

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

More (national holidays &other exceptions)

Contact

Weizenbergi 37
10127 Tallinn
+372 606 6400

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

More (national holidays & other exceptions)

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

Adamson-Ericu muuseum

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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

More (national holidays & other exceptions)

Contact

Lühike jalg 3
10130 Tallinn, Eesti
+372 644 5838

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Introduction

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Introduction

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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 10.00–18.00
Thu 10.00–20.00
Fri–Sun 10.00–18.00
Mon Closed

More (national holidays &other exceptions)

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

More (national holidays &other exceptions)

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

More (national holidays & other exceptions)

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

Adamson-Ericu muuseum

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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

More (national holidays & other exceptions)

Contact

Lühike jalg 3
10130 Tallinn, Eesti
+372 644 5838

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The exhibition combines Jaan Toomik’s video installation Waterfall (2005) with Baltic German artists’ 19th-century Romantic landscape paintings.

Jaan Toomik. Waterfall. 2005. Video still. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Jaan Toomik. Waterfall. 2005. Video still. Courtesy of the artist

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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With the help of contemporary artists and a selection of artworks from the museum’s collection of old masters, the exhibition seeks to rethink the boundaries between culture and nature, addressing the themes of biodiversity, ecosystem interdependence, eco-anxiety and sustainability.

Collage of works: Johann Elias Ridinger. Two Deer. 1768. Art Museum of Estonia; Johann Elias Ridinger. Deer. Ca 1740. Art Museum of Estonia; Elo-Reet Järv. Green Nest. 1989. Estonian Artists’ Association

empty-image — Collage of works: Johann Elias Ridinger. Two Deer. 1768. Art Museum of Estonia; Johann Elias Ridinger. Deer. Ca 1740. Art Museum of Estonia; Elo-Reet Järv. Green Nest. 1989. Estonian Artists’ Association

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

US cultural historian R. Paul Firnhaber, stands out among Estonia-based collectors with his unique collection of art and photography. This exhibition presents part of this collection: caricatures and cartoons by Honoré Daumier.

Honoré Daumier. Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands. From the series Les Trains de Plaisir. 1852. Published in Le Charivari. R. Paul Firnhaber’s collection

empty-image — Honoré Daumier. Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands. From the series Les Trains de Plaisir. 1852. Published in Le Charivari. R. Paul Firnhaber’s collection

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 solo exhibition of the metal artist Urve Küttner (b. 1941) looks at the artist’s creative explorations for over five decades. An artist with a remarkably wide range of interests, Küttner has worked with various styles, materials and techniques.

Urve Küttner (1941). Bags around Us. 2001–2009. Amber, silver and diamond. Artist’s collection

empty-image — Urve Küttner (1941). Bags around Us. 2001–2009. Amber, silver and diamond. Artist’s collection

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 exhibition combines Jaan Toomik’s video installation Waterfall (2005) with Baltic German artists’ 19th-century Romantic landscape paintings.

Jaan Toomik. Waterfall. 2005. Video still. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Jaan Toomik. Waterfall. 2005. Video still. Courtesy of the artist

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

Konrad Mägi in Close-up is based on Darja Jefimova’s master’s thesis, which includes documentation on approximately thirty Konrad Mägi paintings and which she defended at the Estonian Academy of Arts in 2023.

On the photo: Konrad Mägi. Lake Pühajärv. 1918–1920. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — On the photo: Konrad Mägi. Lake Pühajärv. 1918–1920. Art Museum of Estonia

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

Konrad Mägi in Close-up is based on Darja Jefimova’s master’s thesis, which includes documentation on approximately thirty Konrad Mägi paintings and which she defended at the Estonian Academy of Arts in 2023.

On the photo: Konrad Mägi. Lake Pühajärv. 1918–1920. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — On the photo: Konrad Mägi. Lake Pühajärv. 1918–1920. Art Museum of Estonia

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

melanie bonajo’s exhibition is a research into the current status of intimacy in our increasingly alienating, commodity-driven world.

melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

empty-image — melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

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

melanie bonajo’s exhibition is a research into the current status of intimacy in our increasingly alienating, commodity-driven world.

melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

empty-image — melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

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

The exhibition focuses on the work of the Baltic artists Malle Leis, Maija Tabaka and Marija Teresė Rožanskaitė in the late Soviet context of the 1970s and 1980s.

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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

The exhibition focuses on the work of the Baltic artists Malle Leis, Maija Tabaka and Marija Teresė Rožanskaitė in the late Soviet context of the 1970s and 1980s.

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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 exhibition focuses on the dialogue that emerged between the Italian Transavantgarde movement and the Estonian artists who founded the group Rühm T in the mid-1980s. At the core of this dialogue are opposition and the art of painting.

Enzo Cucchi. Drunken Music. Detail. 1982. Private collection

empty-image — Enzo Cucchi. Drunken Music. Detail. 1982. Private collection

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 focuses on the dialogue that emerged between the Italian Transavantgarde movement and the Estonian artists who founded the group Rühm T in the mid-1980s. At the core of this dialogue are opposition and the art of painting.

Enzo Cucchi. Drunken Music. Detail. 1982. Private collection

empty-image — Enzo Cucchi. Drunken Music. Detail. 1982. Private collection

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

US cultural historian R. Paul Firnhaber, stands out among Estonia-based collectors with his unique collection of art and photography. This exhibition presents part of this collection: caricatures and cartoons by Honoré Daumier.

Honoré Daumier. Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands. From the series Les Trains de Plaisir. 1852. Published in Le Charivari. R. Paul Firnhaber’s collection

empty-image — Honoré Daumier. Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands. From the series Les Trains de Plaisir. 1852. Published in Le Charivari. R. Paul Firnhaber’s collection

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

With the help of contemporary artists and a selection of artworks from the museum’s collection of old masters, the exhibition seeks to rethink the boundaries between culture and nature, addressing the themes of biodiversity, ecosystem interdependence, eco-anxiety and sustainability.

Collage of works: Johann Elias Ridinger. Two Deer. 1768. Art Museum of Estonia; Johann Elias Ridinger. Deer. Ca 1740. Art Museum of Estonia; Elo-Reet Järv. Green Nest. 1989. Estonian Artists’ Association

empty-image — Collage of works: Johann Elias Ridinger. Two Deer. 1768. Art Museum of Estonia; Johann Elias Ridinger. Deer. Ca 1740. Art Museum of Estonia; Elo-Reet Järv. Green Nest. 1989. Estonian Artists’ Association

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 solo exhibition of the metal artist Urve Küttner (b. 1941) looks at the artist’s creative explorations for over five decades. An artist with a remarkably wide range of interests, Küttner has worked with various styles, materials and techniques.

Urve Küttner (1941). Bags around Us. 2001–2009. Amber, silver and diamond. Artist’s collection

empty-image — Urve Küttner (1941). Bags around Us. 2001–2009. Amber, silver and diamond. Artist’s collection

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

The exhibition combines Jaan Toomik’s video installation Waterfall (2005) with Baltic German artists’ 19th-century Romantic landscape paintings.

Jaan Toomik. Waterfall. 2005. Video still. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Jaan Toomik. Waterfall. 2005. Video still. Courtesy of the artist

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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With the help of contemporary artists and a selection of artworks from the museum’s collection of old masters, the exhibition seeks to rethink the boundaries between culture and nature, addressing the themes of biodiversity, ecosystem interdependence, eco-anxiety and sustainability.

Collage of works: Johann Elias Ridinger. Two Deer. 1768. Art Museum of Estonia; Johann Elias Ridinger. Deer. Ca 1740. Art Museum of Estonia; Elo-Reet Järv. Green Nest. 1989. Estonian Artists’ Association

empty-image — Collage of works: Johann Elias Ridinger. Two Deer. 1768. Art Museum of Estonia; Johann Elias Ridinger. Deer. Ca 1740. Art Museum of Estonia; Elo-Reet Järv. Green Nest. 1989. Estonian Artists’ Association

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

US cultural historian R. Paul Firnhaber, stands out among Estonia-based collectors with his unique collection of art and photography. This exhibition presents part of this collection: caricatures and cartoons by Honoré Daumier.

Honoré Daumier. Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands. From the series Les Trains de Plaisir. 1852. Published in Le Charivari. R. Paul Firnhaber’s collection

empty-image — Honoré Daumier. Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands. From the series Les Trains de Plaisir. 1852. Published in Le Charivari. R. Paul Firnhaber’s collection

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 solo exhibition of the metal artist Urve Küttner (b. 1941) looks at the artist’s creative explorations for over five decades. An artist with a remarkably wide range of interests, Küttner has worked with various styles, materials and techniques.

Urve Küttner (1941). Bags around Us. 2001–2009. Amber, silver and diamond. Artist’s collection

empty-image — Urve Küttner (1941). Bags around Us. 2001–2009. Amber, silver and diamond. Artist’s collection

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 exhibition combines Jaan Toomik’s video installation Waterfall (2005) with Baltic German artists’ 19th-century Romantic landscape paintings.

Jaan Toomik. Waterfall. 2005. Video still. Courtesy of the artist

empty-image — Jaan Toomik. Waterfall. 2005. Video still. Courtesy of the artist

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

Konrad Mägi in Close-up is based on Darja Jefimova’s master’s thesis, which includes documentation on approximately thirty Konrad Mägi paintings and which she defended at the Estonian Academy of Arts in 2023.

On the photo: Konrad Mägi. Lake Pühajärv. 1918–1920. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — On the photo: Konrad Mägi. Lake Pühajärv. 1918–1920. Art Museum of Estonia

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

Konrad Mägi in Close-up is based on Darja Jefimova’s master’s thesis, which includes documentation on approximately thirty Konrad Mägi paintings and which she defended at the Estonian Academy of Arts in 2023.

On the photo: Konrad Mägi. Lake Pühajärv. 1918–1920. Art Museum of Estonia

empty-image — On the photo: Konrad Mägi. Lake Pühajärv. 1918–1920. Art Museum of Estonia

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

melanie bonajo’s exhibition is a research into the current status of intimacy in our increasingly alienating, commodity-driven world.

melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

empty-image — melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

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

melanie bonajo’s exhibition is a research into the current status of intimacy in our increasingly alienating, commodity-driven world.

melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

empty-image — melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

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

The exhibition focuses on the work of the Baltic artists Malle Leis, Maija Tabaka and Marija Teresė Rožanskaitė in the late Soviet context of the 1970s and 1980s.

empty-image

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

The exhibition focuses on the work of the Baltic artists Malle Leis, Maija Tabaka and Marija Teresė Rožanskaitė in the late Soviet context of the 1970s and 1980s.

empty-image

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 exhibition focuses on the dialogue that emerged between the Italian Transavantgarde movement and the Estonian artists who founded the group Rühm T in the mid-1980s. At the core of this dialogue are opposition and the art of painting.

Enzo Cucchi. Drunken Music. Detail. 1982. Private collection

empty-image — Enzo Cucchi. Drunken Music. Detail. 1982. Private collection

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 focuses on the dialogue that emerged between the Italian Transavantgarde movement and the Estonian artists who founded the group Rühm T in the mid-1980s. At the core of this dialogue are opposition and the art of painting.

Enzo Cucchi. Drunken Music. Detail. 1982. Private collection

empty-image — Enzo Cucchi. Drunken Music. Detail. 1982. Private collection

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

US cultural historian R. Paul Firnhaber, stands out among Estonia-based collectors with his unique collection of art and photography. This exhibition presents part of this collection: caricatures and cartoons by Honoré Daumier.

Honoré Daumier. Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands. From the series Les Trains de Plaisir. 1852. Published in Le Charivari. R. Paul Firnhaber’s collection

empty-image — Honoré Daumier. Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands. From the series Les Trains de Plaisir. 1852. Published in Le Charivari. R. Paul Firnhaber’s collection

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

With the help of contemporary artists and a selection of artworks from the museum’s collection of old masters, the exhibition seeks to rethink the boundaries between culture and nature, addressing the themes of biodiversity, ecosystem interdependence, eco-anxiety and sustainability.

Collage of works: Johann Elias Ridinger. Two Deer. 1768. Art Museum of Estonia; Johann Elias Ridinger. Deer. Ca 1740. Art Museum of Estonia; Elo-Reet Järv. Green Nest. 1989. Estonian Artists’ Association

empty-image — Collage of works: Johann Elias Ridinger. Two Deer. 1768. Art Museum of Estonia; Johann Elias Ridinger. Deer. Ca 1740. Art Museum of Estonia; Elo-Reet Järv. Green Nest. 1989. Estonian Artists’ Association

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 solo exhibition of the metal artist Urve Küttner (b. 1941) looks at the artist’s creative explorations for over five decades. An artist with a remarkably wide range of interests, Küttner has worked with various styles, materials and techniques.

Urve Küttner (1941). Bags around Us. 2001–2009. Amber, silver and diamond. Artist’s collection

empty-image — Urve Küttner (1941). Bags around Us. 2001–2009. Amber, silver and diamond. Artist’s collection

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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Curator’s Tour with Fabio Cavallucci at the exhibition “Borderless Universe in Their Minds” 02/12/2023 | 13:00

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Fabio Cavallucci next to Tony Ousler's artwork. Photo: Zamek Ujazdowski. 2012

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“Endless painting” drop-in workshop 02/12/2023 | 12:00

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Nicola De Maria (1954). Lillede kuningriik (Il regno dei fiori). 1984–1985. Segatehnika, lõuend. Mart, Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto (Alessandro Grassi pärand). Foto Marti fotoarhiivi loal / Archivio Fotografico e Mediateca

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Short Introduction of the exhibition melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes+ 02/12/2023 | 14:00

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melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

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Opening programme of “Borderless Universe in Their Minds” 02/12/2023 | 12:00

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Mimmo Paladino (1948). The Baptism of the Lion. 1982. Oil on paper. Claudio Poleschi Arte Contemporanea. Photo by Filippo Pruccoli

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Short Introduction of the exhibition melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes+ 03/12/2023 | 14:00

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melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

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Christmas at the Niguliste Museum 03/12/2023 | 10:00

Niguliste Museum

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Retable of the High Altar of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Detail. Workshop of the Lübeck master Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

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Christmas tree at the Niguliste Museum, in collaboration with Shishi 03/12/2023 | 13:00

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Niguliste jõulukuusk 2017

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Shibori. Tie and Dye. Textile Designing Workshop 06/12/2023 | 17:30

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Shibori tehnikas värvitud kangad, Belliisi Seenemaa.

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Ceramics: Idea for a Gift – Porcelain 07/12/2023 | 17:00

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Quiet morning 16/12/2023 | 10:00

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Kumu tajukaart on saadaval eesti, inglise ja vene keeles.

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Sold out! Gingerbread Decoration in Wet-on-Wet Technique 16/12/2023 | 13:00

Kumu Art Museum

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Artemisia Gentileschi. Courage and Passion 16/12/2023 | 18:00

Kadriorg Art Museum

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Anna Orlando

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Curator’s Tour with Fabio Cavallucci at the exhibition “Borderless Universe in Their Minds” 02/12/2023 | 13:00

Kumu Art Museum

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Fabio Cavallucci next to Tony Ousler's artwork. Photo: Zamek Ujazdowski. 2012

Cavallucci will discuss the oeuvre of the two artistic groups, dissect their similarities and contextual differences, and shed light on the processes of preparing the exhibition.

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“Endless painting” drop-in workshop 02/12/2023 | 12:00

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Nicola De Maria (1954). Lillede kuningriik (Il regno dei fiori). 1984–1985. Segatehnika, lõuend. Mart, Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto (Alessandro Grassi pärand). Foto Marti fotoarhiivi loal / Archivio Fotografico e Mediateca

During the two-hour workshop, participants of all ages are welcome to let their creativity flow by creating an endless painting on the floor and walls.

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Short Introduction of the exhibition melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes+ 02/12/2023 | 14:00

Kumu Art Museum

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melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

The short introductions are approximately 15 minutes long and will take place in the foyer of the 5th floor by the entrance of the exhibition.

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Opening programme of “Borderless Universe in Their Minds” 02/12/2023 | 12:00

Kumu Art Museum

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Mimmo Paladino (1948). The Baptism of the Lion. 1982. Oil on paper. Claudio Poleschi Arte Contemporanea. Photo by Filippo Pruccoli

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Short Introduction of the exhibition melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes+ 03/12/2023 | 14:00

Kumu Art Museum

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melanie bonajo. When the body says Yes. 2022. Video still. Scenography and installation in collaboration with Théo Demans, commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund. Courtesy of the artist and AKINCI

The short introductions are approximately 15 minutes long and will take place in the foyer of the 5th floor by the entrance of the exhibition.

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Christmas at the Niguliste Museum 03/12/2023 | 10:00

Niguliste Museum

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Retable of the High Altar of St Nicholas’ Church in Tallinn. Detail. Workshop of the Lübeck master Hermen Rode. 1478–1481. Art Museum of Estonia

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Christmas tree at the Niguliste Museum, in collaboration with Shishi 03/12/2023 | 13:00

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Niguliste jõulukuusk 2017

We start the Christmas season with the lighting of the Niguliste Christmas tree on the first Sunday of Advent, 3 December.

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Shibori. Tie and Dye. Textile Designing Workshop 06/12/2023 | 17:30

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Shibori tehnikas värvitud kangad, Belliisi Seenemaa.

Shibori is a centuries-old traditional dyeing technique from Japan.

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Ceramics: Idea for a Gift – Porcelain 07/12/2023 | 17:00

Kumu Art Museum

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Christmas presents for loved ones

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Quiet morning 16/12/2023 | 10:00

Kumu Art Museum

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Kumu tajukaart on saadaval eesti, inglise ja vene keeles.

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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Sold out! Gingerbread Decoration in Wet-on-Wet Technique 16/12/2023 | 13:00

Kumu Art Museum

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Artemisia Gentileschi. Courage and Passion 16/12/2023 | 18:00

Kadriorg Art Museum

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Anna Orlando

The lecture of Anna Orlando will focus on Gentileschi’s talent and the evolution of her artistic style over the course of her career.

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