Open-Air Museums in Estonia
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
Harju County (3)
Saare County (3)
Hiiu County (2)
Järva County (2)
Põlva County (2)
Rapla County (2)
Viljandi County (2)
Ida-Viru County (1)
Jõgeva County (1)
Lääne County (1)
Lääne-Viru County (1)
Pärnu County (1)
Valga County (1)
Võru County (1)
Open-Air Museums in Estonia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 23 open-air museums in Estonia, spread across 14 counties and 23 towns and cities. Most of them are in Harju County (3), Saare County (3), and Hiiu County (2).
At the city level, Angla (1), Ivaski (1), and Järva-Jaani (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €10.
14 museums offer dedicated programs for families and 7 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 open-air museums in Estonia
The best-known open-air museums in Estonia
- Eesti VabaõhumuuseumOpen-air · Tallinn
- Palmse mõisCastles & Palaces · Palmse
- Viimsi vabaõhumuuseumOpen-air · Pringi
- Eesti KaevandusmuuseumTechnology · Kohtla-Nõmme
- Mahtra TalurahvamuuseumRegional · Juuru
- Mihkli talumuuseumOpen-air · Malvaste
- Mihkli talumuuseumOpen-air · Viki
- A. H. Tammsaare muuseum VargamäelPeople · Vetepere
- Eesti MaanteemuuseumTechnology · Varbuse
- Järva-Jaani vanatehnika varjupaikTechnology · Järva-Jaani
Open-air museums in Estonia with programs for families
- Eesti VabaõhumuuseumOpen-air · Tallinn
- Palmse mõisCastles & Palaces · Palmse
- Viimsi vabaõhumuuseumOpen-air · Pringi
- Eesti KaevandusmuuseumTechnology · Kohtla-Nõmme
- Mahtra TalurahvamuuseumRegional · Juuru
- Mihkli talumuuseumOpen-air · Malvaste
- A. H. Tammsaare muuseum VargamäelPeople · Vetepere
- Eesti MaanteemuuseumTechnology · Varbuse
- Karilatsi VabaõhumuuseumOpen-air · Karilatsi
- Muhu MuuseumOpen-air · Koguva
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Estonia?
Our directory currently lists 23 open-air museums in Estonia across 23 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Estonia?
Some of the best known are Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum, Palmse mõis, Viimsi vabaõhumuuseum, Eesti Kaevandusmuuseum, and Mahtra Talurahvamuuseum.
Which open-air museums in Estonia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Viimsi vabaõhumuuseum, Järva-Jaani vanatehnika varjupaik, and Karilatsi Vabaõhumuuseum.
How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in Estonia?
A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €4 to €23. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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