Free with Tallinn Card!
During free Museum Sundays (02.03; 06.04; 04.05; 01.06; 06.07; 03.08; 07.09; 05.10; 02.11 and 07.12) only the first floor of Kiek in de Kök, Bastion Passages, Maiden Tower, Stable Tower, and Gate Tower are open.
Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum
The Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum forms a complex over 500 meters long, encompassing four medieval towers: the cannon tower Kiek in de Kök, the Maiden Tower, the Marstall Tower, and the Short Leg Gate Tower.
Kiek in de Kök is one of Tallinn's most famous landmarks in Old Town and the city's tallest defensive tower, with an exhibition spanning six floors. The permanent exhibition in the tower tells the story of how brave Tallinn residents have fortified and defended their hometown throughout history. Visitors can also explore historical weaponry and protective equipment in detail.
The museum introduces the history of city fortifications, the homes built by townsfolk near the towers and walls, artists who lived in the tower, and the Maiden Tower café. The museum also extends to the underground 17th-century bastion passages, where the Carved Stone Museum is located. Guided tours for groups are offered by reservation.
The towers are connected by the city's longest wall gallery, offering views of Tallinn's Old Town!
The museum can be visited in its entirety or in parts.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 4.2 of 5
based on 1295 reviews
Small museum, nice views
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5A medieval stone tower. Once, it defended the city. Now, it houses a small museum, quite interesting. You can see armor, cannons, swords, rifles (I didn't really understand why there were some... Read more comments
Overpriced
tripadvisor rating 3 of 532 euros for 2 very expensive to see a few towers and passages save your money and walk around the outside. The coffee was closed as well.
Interesting Museum in Tallinn
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5There is a lot to see and do while in Tallinn but if you want to learn a bit more about the city history, fortification of the city or find a place to escape rain this may be best for that. The... Read more comments
