Museums in Pärnu County
Museums such as Pärnu muuseum, Lydia Koidula memoriaalmuuseum (Pärnu) and Kihnu muuseum (Kihnu).
Pärnu County Museum Guide
Our guide lists 19 museums in Pärnu County across 15 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Pärnu (4), Tori (2), and Aruküla (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (53%), Science & Technology (16%), and Natural History (11%) – 7 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7 and €10.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 9 offer dedicated programs for families, and 1 has 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 Pärnu County
The best-known museums in Pärnu County
- Pärnu MuuseumRegional · Pärnu
- Eesti MuuseumraudteeTechnology · Lavassaare
- Koidula MuuseumPeople · Pärnu
- Punane tornHistory · Pärnu
- Audru MuuseumRegional · Audru
- AutomuuseumTechnology · Loomse
- C. R. Jakobsoni talumuuseumOpen-air · Kurgja
- Eesti TurbamuuseumTechnology · Tootsi
- Häädemeeste MuuseumRegional · Häädemeeste
- Kihnu MuuseumRegional · Linaküla
Museums in Pärnu County with programs for families
- Pärnu MuuseumRegional · Pärnu
- Eesti MuuseumraudteeTechnology · Lavassaare
- Koidula MuuseumPeople · Pärnu
- Punane tornHistory · Pärnu
- AutomuuseumTechnology · Loomse
- C. R. Jakobsoni talumuuseumOpen-air · Kurgja
- Pernova LoodusmajaNature · Pärnu
- Seljametsa MuuseumRegional · Seljametsa
- Tori HobusekasvandusSpecial · Tori
By category
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Pärnu County?
Our directory currently lists 19 museums in Pärnu County across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Pärnu County?
Some of the best known are Pärnu Muuseum, Eesti Muuseumraudtee, Koidula Muuseum, Punane torn, and Audru Muuseum.
Which museums in Pärnu County offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Matsalu rahvuspargi külastuskeskus.
Which museums in Pärnu County are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as C. R. Jakobsoni talumuuseum, Häädemeeste Muuseum, and Pernova Loodusmaja.
Which museums in Pärnu County are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Pärnu Muuseum and Pernova Loodusmaja. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Pärnu County?
A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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