Naissaare militaarmuuseum

About the museum

The Naissaare militaarmuuseum (Naissaare Military Museum) is located in the Lõunaküla area of the island, in a former Soviet officer’s residence from the time when Naissaar was a closed military area. The building gives a direct picture of everyday life on the island in Soviet times and helps one understand the role Naissaar played in the defence of Tallinn Bay.

The exhibition presents the history and development of the coastal fortresses, the island’s place in the defence systems of different eras, and the life of the local residents in hard times. Information boards give an overview of Naissaar’s military sites, their location and use. On display are military equipment and objects typical of the era, shell casings and weapon parts, photos, and Soviet army technology and propaganda prints.

The museum belongs to the Naissaare visitor centre, which is run by SA Rannarahva Muuseum. From the harbour, a narrow-gauge railway runs towards the Männiku settlement of the Soviet era in Lõunaküla, and the train travels along it.

Highlights

• Former Soviet officer’s residence used as the museum building
• Information boards on Naissaar’s military sites, their location and use
• Military equipment and objects typical of the era
• Soviet army technology and propaganda prints
• History of the coastal fortresses and the island’s place in the defence of Tallinn Bay

Permanent exhibition

• Naissaare militaarminevik – The permanent exhibition presents Naissaar as a closed military area, its military sites and the island’s role in the defence of Tallinn Bay.

Operated by

SA Rannarahva Muuseum

Admission & discounts

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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

There are no paved roads on Naissaar; movement takes place on sand roads and forest tracks. Visitors with special needs are advised to contact the visitor centre before the visit to arrange suitable transport.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Naissaar can only be reached by sea. The visitor centre can be reached on foot from the harbour; a narrow-gauge train runs towards the museum (ticket €10).

Amenities & dining

Close to the museum are the Merikotka café and Räim Ruudus Looduslokaal; near the harbour is the seasonal café of the Naissaare visitor centre.

Events & venue rental

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