History Museum and Film Museum. Tallinn, Estonia

The History Museum is located in Maarjamäe Palace. The story of the castle dates back to the 17th century. It resides on the spot where a sugar factory used to be until it burned down in 1869; later, a summer estate was built in its place. Maarjamäe has a rich history, embracing a large historical complex with thrilling interactive exhibitions.

The castle has two permanent exhibitions. ”My Free Country” is dedicated to the history of the Republic of Estonia from its beginning to the present day. As part of the exhibition, guests are invited to discover eight halls, each introducing one to the most important stages in the history of Estonia.

The second permanent exhibition of the museum represents monuments of the Soviet era which can be explored outdoors. This collection at Maarjamäe Castle is the largest in Estonia; some of the monuments are of particular value in terms of art. Most of them are reminiscent of a challenging period in the history of Estonia. This exposition is designed to preserve this memory in order to teach future generations a lesson.

Temporary exhibitions change regularly. Until May 2023, you can visit the exhibition “Women on posters. Estonian, Danish and Chinese ideological posters”. The exhibition tells the history of women’s rights, which can be traced through the posters. It is also interesting to compare this concept development in three different countries.

On the territory of Maarjamäe Castle there is also a Film museum with a red carpet leading to it. Here, you can get acquainted with the process of making films. The exhibition is interactive, there are many elements with which you can engage and try yourself in the role of different members of the film crew. The museum has a cinema where different films are regularly broadcast.

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Tallinn, Estonia