Museums in Harju County
Museums such as Kumu, Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum, Lennusadam and Kiek in de Kök (Tallinn).
Harju County Museum Guide
Our guide lists 76 museums in Harju County across 24 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Tallinn (50), Paldiski (2), and Pringi (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (20%), City & Regional Museums (18%), and Art & Design (13%) – all 12 categories are represented.
7 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €8 and €14.
12 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 40 offer dedicated programs for families, and 19 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 museums in Harju County
The best-known museums in Harju County
Kumu kunstimuuseumArt · Tallinn- Tallinna raekodaHistory · Tallinn
- Paks MargareetaTechnology · Tallinn
- LennusadamTechnology · Tallinn
- Mikkeli muuseumArt · Tallinn
- Eesti ArhitektuurimuuseumArt · Tallinn
Eesti LoodusmuuseumNature · Tallinn- VabamuMemorial · Tallinn
- Eesti AjaloomuuseumHistory · Tallinn
- Maarjamäe lossHistory · Tallinn
Museums in Harju County with free admission
Museums in Harju County with programs for families
- Kumu kunstimuuseumArt · Tallinn
- Paks MargareetaTechnology · Tallinn
- LennusadamTechnology · Tallinn
- Eesti ArhitektuurimuuseumArt · Tallinn
- Eesti LoodusmuuseumNature · Tallinn
- VabamuMemorial · Tallinn
- Maarjamäe lossHistory · Tallinn
- Eesti VabaõhumuuseumOpen-air · Tallinn
Suur TõllTechnology · Tallinn- Tallinna LinnaelumuuseumHistory · Tallinn
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Harju County
- Kumu kunstimuuseumArt · Tallinn
- Eesti ArhitektuurimuuseumArt · Tallinn
- VabamuMemorial · Tallinn
- Maarjamäe lossHistory · Tallinn
- Eesti Sõjamuuseum – kindral Laidoneri muuseumHistory · Viimsi
- Arvo Pärdi KeskusPeople · Laulasmaa
- Harjumaa MuuseumRegional · Keila
- Padise kloosterCastles & Palaces · Padise
- Rannarahva muuseumRegional · Pringi
- Energia avastuskeskusTechnology · Tallinn
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Harju County?
Our directory currently lists 76 museums in Harju County across 24 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Harju County?
Some of the best known are Kumu kunstimuuseum, Tallinna raekoda, Paks Margareeta, Lennusadam, and Mikkeli muuseum.
Which museums in Harju County offer free admission?
7 museums are free to visit – for example Eesti Tuletõrjemuuseum, Rannarahva muuseum, Coop Ühiskaubandusmuuseum, and Eesti Panga muuseum.
Which museums in Harju County are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 13 are open, such as Eesti Tuletõrjemuuseum, Tallinna Rüütliordude Muuseum, and Viimsi vabaõhumuuseum.
Which museums in Harju County are wheelchair accessible?
12 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kumu kunstimuuseum, Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum, and Vabamu. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Harju County?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €22. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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