A. H. Tammsaare muuseum Vargamäel

About the museum

The museum is at Tammsaare-Põhja farm in the village of Vetepere, where the writer Anton Hansen Tammsaare was born on 30 January 1878. The same farm is the setting of his novel “Tõde ja õigus” (Truth and Justice). The museum complex presents the writer’s life and work and the world of the novel, through both a contemporary exhibition and activities in the yard and the cultural landscape.

Highlights

• Tammsaare-Põhja farm, the writer’s birth home
• Setting of “Tõde ja õigus” (Truth and Justice)
• Contemporary permanent exhibition with large screens and original objects
• Trails with audio stories in the yard
• Activities for families and schools

Permanent exhibition

• Püsiekspositsioon „Tõde ja õigus“ – The contemporary exhibition, with large digital screens, original objects and a display of Tammsaare’s works, takes visitors into the world of the novel “Tõde ja õigus” (Truth and Justice). Trails with audio stories run through the yard.

Operated by

SA A. H. Tammsaare Muuseum Vargamäel

Director

Reelika Räim

Admission & discounts

The price for taking part in special programmes is €10–45, depending on the programme. Also free: persons who were repressed (on proof), members of some writers’ and museum associations, holders of the ICOM card, and holders of the cultural heritage pilgrimage card.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The buildings and toilets are not wheelchair accessible, and the access paths are uneven gravel or meadow paths. For visitors with visual impairments there is a descriptive guide and tactile objects in the museum. Visitors with guide dogs must notify the museum in advance, because the grounds are guarded by a cat.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Playground / play area

The yard has a swing and an adventure trail. Programmes for children and young people are “Tammsaare taluelu ja karjalaste mängud” (Tammsaare farm life and herd boys’ games; from age 7, 90 minutes) and “Tõe ja õiguse sõnavõti” (Keyword of Truth and Justice; from age 15, 100 minutes). Mothers with small children have a rest corner and water.

Getting there & parking

The museum has its own car park. Activities in the car park, on the swing and on the adventure trail must be agreed with the museum in advance.

Amenities & dining

You may bring your own food and drink, except into the exhibition buildings. Separate sections on catering and accommodation are on the museum’s website.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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