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Tartu's top museums and exciting attractions

Tartu's rich cultural heritage is on display in its many museums. Head south and enjoy all the exciting attractions of Estonia's second-largest city.

Do you love history? Want to learn more about Estonian culture? Looking for interactive museums for the kids?

Then, head to South Estonia to discover Tartu's cultural treasures and fascinating attractions. This vibrant university town is where Estonia's heartbeat sounds the strongest.

If you plan on visiting multiple museums and galleries during your visit to Estonia, then check out the Museum Card. This card gives you access to over 100 museums around Estonia, including the permanent exhibits at the Estonian National Museum.

Estonian National Museum

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The largest museum in Estonia with nearly 6,000 m² of exhibition space invites you to discover the everyday life of Estonians throughout history at...

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Upside Down House

Theme parks

Are you looking for a unique experience and funny photos in Tartu? The Upside Down House is an exciting but dizzying experience where anything is...

A man enjoying Christmas at the Upside Down House

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AHHAA Science Centre

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Want to surprise yourself? The AHHAA Science Centre offers science, excitement, adventure, and fun for everyone. Our centre is an attractive learning...

Source: SA Teaduskeskus AHHAA

University of Tartu Botanical Garden

Nature Sites

The University of Tartu Botanical Garden offers study programmes and excursions for visitors of all ages. There are more than 10,000 species and...

Source: Tartu Ülikooli botaanikaaed

University of Tartu Natural History Museum

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The permanent exhibition Earth. Life. Story. includes nearly 8,000 scientific exhibit items, which tell the development story of planet Earth from...

University of Tartu Natural History Museum

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University of Tartu Art Museum

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The University of Tartu Art Museum is located in the historical University Main Building and has Pompeian-style interior. The museum’s permanent...

Source: Tartu Ülikooli kunstimuuseum

Tartu Cathedral

Architecture and history

Tartu Cathedral on beautiful Toome Hill is Estonias only two-towered medieval church. Construction began in the 13th century and was completed at the...

Source: Ragnar Vutt

Tartu Toy Museum

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Tartu Toy Museum, situated in the Old Town of Tartu, takes adults back to the brighter days of their childhood and offers children plenty of...

Source: Foto: Silja Järv

Tartu Old Observatory

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Tartu Old Observatory, which used to be one of the world’s most important centres of astronomy, is a gem among the Estonian research facilities....

Source: Ruth Pindus

19th Century Tartu Citizen’s Museum

Museums

You can find the 19th Century Tartu Citizens Museum near St. Johns Church in one of the most unique areas of Tartus Old Town, built in the first half...

19th Century Tartu Citizen’s Museum, interior through a window

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Aparaaditehas Creative City

Architecture and history

Located on the corner of Riia tänav and Kastani tänav, The Widget Factory (Aparaaditehas in Estonian) is a universal cultural factory built in an old...

Christmas lights at Aparaaditehas Creative City

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TYPA Printing and Paper Arts Centre

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TYPA Printing and Paper Arts Centre is located in a former boot factory. Here you can see how paper is made and admire paper sculptures, historical...

Source: Mana Kaasik

Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum

Museums

The renewed Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum offers a lot of knowledge and activities for sports fans of all ages! The permanent exhibition History...

Source: Eesti Spordi- ja Olümpiamuuseum

A. Le Coq Beer Museum

Museums

The A. Le Coq Beer Museum lets you see, hear, and taste the story of beer. Youll learn brewing history from ancient Egypt to the present day. The...

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Ice Age Centre

Theme parks

The Ice Age Centre is an exciting theme park that speaks about life after the last ice age. The symbols of the engaging theme park are the mammoths...

Source: SA Saadjärve

Estonian Agricultural Museum

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The museum is located at the historical Ülenurme Manor and introduces the development of the Estonian agriculture and rural life. In addition to...

Source: SA Eesti Maaelumuuseumid

Estonian Aviation Museum

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The Estonian Aviation Museum has been active since 2002, starting out as a private collection. The exhibition includes 32 planes representing the...

Source: Eesti Lennundusmuuseum

Tartu is in the spotlight this year as the European Capital of Culture.

There are hundreds of events showcasing the historical and cultural heritage of the second-biggest city in Estonia and the rest of South Estonia. Now is the time to visit!

Source: Tiit Grihin, Visit Tartu

Tartu — the 2024 European Capital of Culture

Tartu is Estonia's heart and soul. This lively university town and the surrounding region had their chance to show off this year.

Last updated

23.07.2024

Do you love history? Want to learn more about Estonian culture? Looking for interactive museums for the kids?

Estonian National Museum

Museums

Upside Down House

Theme parks

AHHAA Science Centre

Theme parks

University of Tartu Botanical Garden

Nature Sites

University of Tartu Natural History Museum

Museums

University of Tartu Art Museum

Museums

Tartu Cathedral

Architecture and history

Tartu Toy Museum

Museums

Tartu Old Observatory

Museums

19th Century Tartu Citizen’s Museum

Museums

Aparaaditehas Creative City

Architecture and history

TYPA Printing and Paper Arts Centre

Museums

Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum

Museums

A. Le Coq Beer Museum

Museums

Ice Age Centre

Theme parks

Estonian Agricultural Museum

Museums

Estonian Aviation Museum

Museums

Tartu is in the spotlight this year as the European Capital of Culture.

Tartu — the 2024 European Capital of Culture

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