C. R. Jakobsoni talumuuseum

About the museum

The museum is located at the Kurgja-Linnutaja farm in North Pärnu County and is dedicated to Carl Robert Jakobson (1841–1882), one of the leaders of the Estonian national awakening, farmer and politician. The farm is still working and shows 19th-century animal husbandry and farming.

Visitors see farm animals, including cattle, sheep and horses, and restored historic farm buildings. In the renovated manor house there is a new interactive exhibition on Jakobson’s life and activities. The Rehetoa café serves Estonian dishes, mostly made from raw materials grown on the farm.

On the farm you can take part in cookery lessons, craft workshops, farm and garden work, and rural-life events and festivals. The museum is close to Soomaa National Park and belongs to the network of Estonian rural museums.

Highlights

• Working farm: cattle, sheep and horses
• Carl Robert Jakobson’s life and activities in the manor house
• Restored historic farm buildings
• Rehetoa café
• Workshops and rural-life events

Permanent exhibition

• Carl Robert Jakobsoni elu ja tegevus – The exhibition in the renovated manor house presents the life of Carl Robert Jakobson, leader of the national awakening, farmer and politician.

Operated by

SA Eesti Maaelumuuseumid

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The farm suits families; visitors can take part in farm work and workshops.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in Kurgja village in North Pärnu County, close to Soomaa National Park.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Wi-Fi

Rehetoa café; free WiFi.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Seminar room and catering for groups.

Plan your visit