Our guide lists 29 art and design museums in Estonia, spread across 9 counties and 13 towns and cities. Most of them are in Harju County (17), Lääne County (3), and Tartu County (3).

At the city level, Tallinn (14), Tartu (3), and Haapsalu (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several art and design museums in a single day.

Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7 and €12.

4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 16 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 art and design museums in Estonia

The best-known art and design museums in Estonia

By county

Cities with the most museums

Tallinn14
Tartu3
Haapsalu2
Iide1
Kadarpiku1
Karepa1
Keila-Joa1
Narva1

Good to know

Founded 1803Tartu Ülikooli kunstimuuseum has the longest history

1museum is regularly open on Mondays, too

Frequently asked questions

How many art and design museums are there in Estonia?

Our directory currently lists 29 art and design museums in Estonia across 13 towns and cities.

What are the best-known art and design museums in Estonia?

Some of the best known are Kumu kunstimuuseum, Tallinna raekoda, Mikkeli muuseum, Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum, and Eesti Teatri- ja Muusikamuuseum.

Which art and design museums in Estonia are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as PoCo popkunstimuuseum.

Which art and design museums in Estonia are wheelchair accessible?

4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kumu kunstimuuseum, Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum, and Iloni Imedemaa. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit art and design museums in Estonia?

A regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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