Eesti Juudi Muuseum

About the museum

The Eesti Juudi Muuseum opened on 17 December 2008 and is located in the community centre on Karu street in Tallinn. The museum was initiated by Mark Rõbak (1945–2018), for whose work President Toomas Hendrik Ilves awarded him the Order of the White Star in 2010. The museum is a private museum that operates on donations; it is a member of ICOM (Rahvusvaheline Muuseumide Nõukogu) and of AEJM (Euroopa Juudi Muuseumide Ühendus).

The museum is devoted to the history of Estonian Jews, from the emergence of Jewish communities in the first half of the 19th century to the present. The permanent exhibition is on the third floor of the community centre and consists of 48 display panels that present the history of Estonian Jews in different periods and well-known Estonian Jews: scientists, doctors, lawyers, cultural figures, businesspeople, engineers, sportspeople and public figures.

The museum includes a small library and reading room, a large archive of original documents and photographs, and a digitised archive on the museum’s website. The museum also organises thematic exhibitions and annual events, such as the European Days of Jewish Culture and the Museum Night programme. In addition, excursions are offered to donors to the Magasini street cemetery park (former Tallinn Old Jewish Cemetery), the Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery and the Klooga Holocaust Memorial.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition with 48 display panels on the history of Estonian Jews
• Stories of well-known Estonian Jews: scientists, doctors, cultural figures, sportspeople
• Small library and reading room
• Digitised archive on the museum website
• Free audio guide in Estonian, English and Russian
• Leaflet map “Juudi Tallinn”

Permanent exhibition

• Eesti juutide ajaloo püsiekspositsioon – On the third floor of the community centre, 48 display panels present the history of Estonian Jews in different periods and well-known Estonian Jews.

Founded

2008

Admission & discounts

The museum is a private museum and operates on donations; for visits a donation is requested according to the price list. Researchers, children, pupils, students, pensioners and members of the Eesti Juudi Kogukond (Estonian Jewish Community) and of the Eesti Juudiusu Ühing enter free of charge. For visits outside opening hours (except Jewish holidays and Shabbat) the donation amount is by agreement and must be paid before the visit. The audio guide is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• 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 museum is on the third floor of the building and there is no lift, which may make it difficult to access for visitors with mobility impairments.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Karu street has one-way traffic from Tuukri põik to Jõe street; access is from Tuukri street via Tuukri põik or from Narva maantee via Aedvilja street.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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