Viimsi vabaõhumuuseum

About the museum

The Viimsi vabaõhumuuseum (Viimsi Open-Air Museum) is a complex of coastal farms more than 150 years old in the village of Pringi on the Viimsi peninsula, under state protection as a cultural monument. Its main part is the historic Kingu coastal farm, which dates from the 1820s; the oldest building on the farm is a barn house built in the mid-19th century. The farm was a prosperous tenant farm where both fishing and farming were carried on.

On the farm’s land there are, in addition, reconstructed small fishermen’s houses of Krüger and Silberfeldt, net sheds, boat winches and vabad (a traditional Estonian term). In the earth cellar next to the barn house is the exhibition “Spirdivedajad ja smugeldajad” (Spirit Carriers and Smugglers) on the illegal alcohol trade of the early 20th century. From the museum’s shore there is a view of Tallinn. On Saturdays a farmers’ market takes place in the museum yard.

Highlights

• Kingu coastal farm from the 1820s
• Krüger and Silberfeldt fishermen’s houses
• Exhibition “Spirdivedajad ja smugeldajad” in the farm cellar
• Sea view to Tallinn and Saturday farmers’ market

Permanent exhibitions

• Kingu rannatalu ja kalurielamud – Historic coastal farm with a barn house, outbuildings, net sheds and boat sheds, and reconstructed fishermen’s houses.
• Spirdivedajad ja smugeldajad – Exhibition in the farm cellar on the illegal alcohol trade of the early 20th century in the coastal villages of northern Estonia.

Operated by

SA Rannarahva Muuseum

Admission & discounts

The museum card is valid. Free admission also for accompanying persons of school or kindergarten groups (up to two), holders of press cards, ICOM cards and museum staff cards, and on presentation of a certificate of repression. A tour with a curator costs €40 per group (up to 20 people); the ticket is added.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: not available
• 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 outdoor area can be navigated by wheelchair, but the houses have high door thresholds. There is no wheelchair-accessible toilet. In the car park, next to the entrance, there is a parking space for a vehicle of a person with a disability.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Swing area and farm animals; children’s birthday parties and a pottery workshop.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum shop sells souvenirs and gifts inspired by fish and the sea.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Rooms and seminar rooms can be rented in Viimsi.

Plan your visit