Estonian Maritime Museum: Fat Margaret Tower. Tallinn, Estonia

One of the most important and fascinating museums in Estonia was founded by former captains and sailors in 1935 to share their love of the sea with the public. Here, you’ll experience a fascinating immersion into the world of maritime exploration. It’s one of the most popular and interesting museums in Estonia.

The permanent exhibition is located in the Fat Margaret Tower in Tallinn’s historic center, luring one to learn about the history of Estonian maritime exploration through 700 fascinating exhibits.

The exhibition is divided into thematic halls. The first hall presents the history of medieval maritime trade, Fat Margaret Tower and the Great Sea Gate complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

On the second floor of the tower, you can learn about the history of sailing. It’s especially fascinating to examine the detailed ship models and sectional models: you’ll study their structure in detail and learn many interesting aspects. Here, you may discover various shipbuilding tools and equipment, learn about the lives of sailors, and explore a collection of navigational instruments.

What awaits you next is the Steamship Hall with modern ship models. This hall displays various tools and household items used by sailors, revealing the evolution of not only the ships themselves but also the lives of the sailors.

Afterwards, head to the Steamship Hall, which displays models of Estonia’s most important merchant, passenger, and fishing vessels.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum features many interactive objects that help immerse you in the history of maritime navigation. You’ll hear sailors’ stories, see historical trade routes and trace their development, learn about the operating principles of various ship mechanisms, climb the navigation bridge, and even set sail on a ship.

The grand finale of the tour is a visit to the terrace with a stunning view of Old Tallinn.

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Tallinn, Estonia