Pokumaa
Pokumaa is a visitor centre in Urvaste dedicated to the characters of the “Pokuraamat” by artist Edgar Valter: the Pokukoda houses his original illustrations and paintings, and outside there are forest trails and a farmyard.
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About the museum
Pokumaa was established on the basis of ideas and drawings by the artist and children's author Edgar Valter, centred on the characters of the “Pokuraamat”. The visitor centre Pokukoda resembles a double poku in appearance and has several floors inside. Pokumaa includes the Padasoomäe and Hauka farm sites, hiking and educational trails, and wooden sculptures.
Highlights
- Pokukoda: Edgar Valter's original illustrations, oil paintings and exhibitions
- Padasoomäe farmyard: dwelling house, barn, smoke sauna and animals
- Hiking game trail, plant educational trails and the Laanetarga educational trail
- Hauka farm site with a village swing and an observation tower
- Crafts and play activities for children
Permanent exhibition
- Edgar Valteri looming Pokukojas – In the Suur Poku and the Väike Poku there are Edgar Valter's original illustrations, oil paintings and book characters, as well as exhibitions of his work.
- Operated by
- SA Pokumaa
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €7Pupils, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 3 · Children up to 3 years of age enter free. |
| Seniors | €7 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · The companion of a person with a disability enters Pokumaa free. |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7 per personGroup tickets for groups of 10 or more visitors: adult €7, child €6. In groups of children up to 10 years of age, one accompanying adult per 10 children goes free; in other pupil groups, one per 15 pupils. |
| Families | €24Up to two adults and their minor children; with the Family Card €15. |
| Outdoor areas only | €5Reduced ticket for the outdoor areas: €4. |
Entry is free with the Museum Card; the ticket for a companion of a Museum Card holder costs €7. With the Family Card, the family ticket costs €15.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance to the Pokukoda is wheelchair accessible, and the ground floor of the building is available to visitors using mobility aids; the other levels cannot be reached by wheelchair. Forest paths, hiking trails, the Padasoomäe farm buildings and the bird-watching tower are generally not suitable for wheelchairs. The car park is by the Pokukoda. Guide dogs are allowed.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 3 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
| Family ticket | €24 · Up to two adults and their minor children; with the Family Card €15. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Crafts, listening to stories, a mud kitchen, animals (rabbits, hens, sheep, goats), forest trails and a hiking game trail.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 500 m to the entrance
There is a car park next to the Pokukoda; if it is full, there is another parking area about 500 m away, from which a forest path leads to Pokumaa.
- Accessible parking
Pokumaa is 3.5 km from Urvaste, 22 km from Otepää, 30 km from Võru, 35 km from Põlva and 60 km from Tartu.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
In summer there is a café in the Pokukoda; the shop sells Edgar Valter's books, souvenirs and toys. Payment can be made by card or in cash.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and craft workshops take place in the Pokukoda. Part of Pokumaa is in the forest, so dress for the weather. Pets are allowed on a lead. |