A. Le Coqi Õllemuuseum

About the museum

The A. Le Coq Beer Museum, or Õllemaailm (Beer World), is on the grounds of the A. Le Coq factory in Tartu. Its heart is the historic Tartu malt tower, one of the most unique industrial buildings in Europe that has survived to the present day. The museum is entered through the factory’s gift shop.

The exhibition begins with a time tunnel that takes visitors through the history of beer: beer has been brewed for more than 12,000 years. In Beer World you can see every ingredient of beer and follow the brewing process from start to finish; the exhibits describe the development of beer production from home brewing to the modern brewing industry. In the historic industrial building the focus is on malt: malt drums from 1898 illustrate the making of malt, and malts with different degrees of roasting are on display, which visitors can also taste.

The story of A. Le Coq tells of the more than 200-year path of Estonia’s oldest drinks producer. The company, founded by Albert Le Coq in 1807, reached Tartu from Prussia via London, and in 1912 it was awarded the title of official purveyor to the Imperial Russian Court. At the end of the visit a glass of beer or lemonade awaits the visitor.

Highlights

• The story of beer in a time tunnel
• Malting and malt drums from 1898
• Historic Tartu malt tower
• The 200-year story of A. Le Coq
• A glass of beer or lemonade at the end of the visit

Permanent exhibitions

• Õlle lugu – A time tunnel comparing turning points in the past with the history of beer, showing the ingredients of beer and its making from home brewing to industrial production.
• Linnasekasvatus – In the historic industrial building, malt drums from 1898 and malts with different degrees of roasting to look at and taste.
• A. Le Coqi lugu – The more than 200-year development story of A. Le Coq, Estonia’s oldest drinks producer, from Prussia via London to Tartu.

Founded

2003

Admission & discounts

Visitors with a museum card enter free. Tickets can be bought at the A. Le Coq gift shop in cash, by card or with a gift card. On presentation of a ticket, vSpa tickets can be bought 10% cheaper within a week.

Accessibility

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

The historic museum building has many stairs, so unfortunately wheelchairs and pushchairs cannot enter the museum.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly: not available

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the factory grounds at Laulupeo pst 15; there is no access from Tähtvere street.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

A. Le Coq gift shop; the museum is entered through the shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Room rental and tastings.

Plan your visit