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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

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On Thu, 5 December museum open 10–17.00.

Tickets sales end 30 minutes before closing.

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

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Construction works of the new elevator continue until December 2024. The exhibition is accessible by stairs. We apologise!

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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Introduction

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Introduction

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Collections

Conservation

Introduction

Research

Publishing

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

!

On Thu, 5 December museum open 10–17.00.

Tickets sales end 30 minutes before closing.

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

!

Construction works of the new elevator continue until December 2024. The exhibition is accessible by stairs. We apologise!

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
,

Virtual Guide. 20 Comments 17/02/2021 – 20/03/2022

Kumu Art Museum

3rd floor, A-wing, Project Space 1

Adult: Kumu Art Museum

€14

Still frame from the video installation

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Virtual Guide. 20 Comments 17/02/2021 – 20/03/2022

Kumu Art Museum

3rd floor, A-wing, Project Space 1

Adult: Kumu Art Museum

€14

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Project room exhibition

The new permanent exhibition of Kumu will be accompanied by two project spaces, where during the upcoming years one can see smaller-scale exhibitions by different curators, exploring various facets of Estonian art history.

In the first project space, the video installation “Virtual Guide. 20 comments” will be opening alongside the new permanent exhibiton, likewise curated by Linda Kaljundi and Kadi Polli, with the videos directed by Stella Saarts. The installation consists of 20 short videos where artists, art historians and other experts comment on prominent topics and themes featured in the permanent exhibition.

This exhibition is a part of the permanent exhibition “Landscapes of Identity: Estonian Art 1700–1945”.

Kadi Polli. August Georg Wilhelm Pezold: Baltisaksa identiteedimaastikud

empty-image — Kadi Polli. August Georg Wilhelm Pezold: Baltisaksa identiteedimaastikud

Room installation The Sail and Paul Raud. Tõnis Saadoja

empty-image — Room installation The Sail and Paul Raud. Tõnis Saadoja

Johann Köler and the high society of St. Petersburg. Aleksandra Murre

empty-image — Johann Köler and the high society of St. Petersburg. Aleksandra Murre

Henriette Helffreich’s botanical drawings. Kristina Norman

empty-image — Henriette Helffreich’s botanical drawings. Kristina Norman

National romantic art and Oskar Kallis. Linda Kaljundi

empty-image — National romantic art and Oskar Kallis. Linda Kaljundi

Portraits of the new elite. Eero Epner

empty-image — Portraits of the new elite. Eero Epner

Jaan Vahtra and the avant-garde of south Estonia. Liis Pählapuu

empty-image — Jaan Vahtra and the avant-garde of south Estonia. Liis Pählapuu

Konrad Mägi’s landscapes. Kristi Kongi

empty-image — Konrad Mägi’s landscapes. Kristi Kongi

Eduard Wiiralt, Oskar Kallis and decadence. Lola Annabel Kass

empty-image — Eduard Wiiralt, Oskar Kallis and decadence. Lola Annabel Kass

New gender roles in the interwar period. Aro Velmet

empty-image — New gender roles in the interwar period. Aro Velmet

Physical culture in interwar art. Mart Kalm

empty-image — Physical culture in interwar art. Mart Kalm

Ants Laikmaa and blonde beauty. Marge Monko

empty-image — Ants Laikmaa and blonde beauty. Marge Monko

Karin Luts and the self-image of the woman artist. Katrin Kivimaa

empty-image — Karin Luts and the self-image of the woman artist. Katrin Kivimaa

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Eugen Dücker’s seascapes. Tiina Abel — EE 0:02 / 2:43 Eugen Dücker’s seascapes. Tiina Abel

empty-image — EE 0:02 / 2:43 Eugen Dücker’s seascapes. Tiina Abel

Klara Zeidler and the Baltic German space. Krista Kodres

empty-image — Klara Zeidler and the Baltic German space. Krista Kodres

Echoes of colonialism in Estonian art. Bart Pushaw

empty-image — Echoes of colonialism in Estonian art. Bart Pushaw

Andrei Jegorov and the influences of Russian impressionism. Mai Levin

empty-image — Andrei Jegorov and the influences of Russian impressionism. Mai Levin

Representations of the authoritarian era. Eha Komissarov

empty-image — Representations of the authoritarian era. Eha Komissarov

Ado Vabbe’s Young People on Summer Holiday. Andres Kasekamp

empty-image — Ado Vabbe’s Young People on Summer Holiday. Andres Kasekamp

Art in the service of propaganda. David Vseviov

empty-image — Art in the service of propaganda. David Vseviov

Kadi Polli. August Georg Wilhelm Pezold: Baltisaksa identiteedimaastikud

empty-image — Kadi Polli. August Georg Wilhelm Pezold: Baltisaksa identiteedimaastikud

Room installation The Sail and Paul Raud. Tõnis Saadoja

empty-image — Room installation The Sail and Paul Raud. Tõnis Saadoja

Johann Köler and the high society of St. Petersburg. Aleksandra Murre

empty-image — Johann Köler and the high society of St. Petersburg. Aleksandra Murre

Henriette Helffreich’s botanical drawings. Kristina Norman

empty-image — Henriette Helffreich’s botanical drawings. Kristina Norman

National romantic art and Oskar Kallis. Linda Kaljundi

empty-image — National romantic art and Oskar Kallis. Linda Kaljundi

Portraits of the new elite. Eero Epner

empty-image — Portraits of the new elite. Eero Epner

Jaan Vahtra and the avant-garde of south Estonia. Liis Pählapuu

empty-image — Jaan Vahtra and the avant-garde of south Estonia. Liis Pählapuu

Konrad Mägi’s landscapes. Kristi Kongi

empty-image — Konrad Mägi’s landscapes. Kristi Kongi

Eduard Wiiralt, Oskar Kallis and decadence. Lola Annabel Kass

empty-image — Eduard Wiiralt, Oskar Kallis and decadence. Lola Annabel Kass

New gender roles in the interwar period. Aro Velmet

empty-image — New gender roles in the interwar period. Aro Velmet

Physical culture in interwar art. Mart Kalm

empty-image — Physical culture in interwar art. Mart Kalm

Ants Laikmaa and blonde beauty. Marge Monko

empty-image — Ants Laikmaa and blonde beauty. Marge Monko

Karin Luts and the self-image of the woman artist. Katrin Kivimaa

empty-image — Karin Luts and the self-image of the woman artist. Katrin Kivimaa

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0:02 / 2:43
Eugen Dücker’s seascapes. Tiina Abel — EE 0:02 / 2:43 Eugen Dücker’s seascapes. Tiina Abel

empty-image — EE 0:02 / 2:43 Eugen Dücker’s seascapes. Tiina Abel

Klara Zeidler and the Baltic German space. Krista Kodres

empty-image — Klara Zeidler and the Baltic German space. Krista Kodres

Echoes of colonialism in Estonian art. Bart Pushaw

empty-image — Echoes of colonialism in Estonian art. Bart Pushaw

Andrei Jegorov and the influences of Russian impressionism. Mai Levin

empty-image — Andrei Jegorov and the influences of Russian impressionism. Mai Levin

Representations of the authoritarian era. Eha Komissarov

empty-image — Representations of the authoritarian era. Eha Komissarov

Ado Vabbe’s Young People on Summer Holiday. Andres Kasekamp

empty-image — Ado Vabbe’s Young People on Summer Holiday. Andres Kasekamp

Art in the service of propaganda. David Vseviov

empty-image — Art in the service of propaganda. David Vseviov

Curators: Linda Kaljundi, Kadi Polli
Director: Stella Saarts
Translator: AVP Stuudio

Performers:
Tiina Abel, Eero Epner, Linda Kaljundi, Mart Kalm, Andres Kasekamp, Lola Annabel Kass, Katrin Kivimaa, Krista Kodres, Eha Komissarov, Kristi Kongi, Mai Levin, Marge Monko, Aleksandra Murre, Kristina Norman, Kadi Polli, Bart Pushaw, Liis Pählapuu, Tõnis Saadoja, Aro Velmet, David Vseviov

We Thank:
Rasmus Kosseson, Björn OÜ

Still frame from the video installation

empty-image — Still frame from the video installation

Still frame from the video installation

empty-image — Still frame from the video installation