MUHK (Maaelu Uudishimukeskus)

About the museum

The Eesti Põllumajandusmuuseum (Estonian Museum of Agriculture), operating in Ülenurme, was founded in 1968. On 18 September 2026 the museum became the Maaelu Uudishimukeskus (Rural Life Discovery Centre), or MUHK. The centre presents rural life from the past through the present to the future and belongs to the foundation Eesti Maaelumuuseumid (Estonian Rural Museums).

The new permanent exhibition “Milleks mulle muld?! Seemnest saagini, äkkest robotini” (What Do I Need Soil For?! From Seed to Harvest, Suddenly to Robot) takes visitors underground, into the field, into the shop and into the future of agriculture and food. The exhibition explores what sound soil makes, how much work an earthworm does and how food reaches the shelf in the shop from the field.

Nostalgia is offered by the exhibition “Kust tuli kaste ja kuhu kadus liha?!” (Where Did the Sauce Come From and Where Did the Meat Go?!) about Soviet Estonian canteen culture and shortages, and by the miniature exhibition “Vaata, ma kahandasin kolhoosi!” (Look, I Shrank the Collective Farm!) with models at 1:35 scale. Outside there are old machinery and equipment and an animal area.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on soil, agriculture and the future of food
• Exhibition on Soviet canteen culture
• Collective farm miniature models at 1:35 scale
• Old machinery and equipment
• Furry and feathered animals for children
• Hands-on exhibitions

Permanent exhibition

• Milleks mulle muld?! Seemnest saagini, äkkest robotini – The permanent exhibition takes visitors underground, into the field, into the shop and into the future of agriculture and food, where satellites, robots and artificial intelligence come into play.

Founded

1968

Operated by

SA Eesti Maaelumuuseumid

Admission & discounts

Admission charges apply from 18 September 2026. The centre can also be entered with a Museum Card.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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

Information on accessibility is available as a separate document on the museum’s website.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The centre is designed for visitors of all ages: hands-on exhibitions, an animal area and outdoor old machinery.

Getting there & parking

A Bolt e-scooter also brings you here; the Tartu city bike parking is next to the Ülenurme Coop shop.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Bookings for services and events: myyk@memu.ee.

Plan your visit