Attractions & museums
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    Town Jail Photography Museum

    The Photography Museum introduces the history of Estonian photography. There are exhibits of rare daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and ferro-types, as well as a collection of cameras. Alternating photo exhibitions take place in the gallery and project room. The museum is located in a 14th-century town jail and a prison chief's residence built 100 years later.

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    • Small and nice

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      February 11, 2023 By TheDumbuser

      Nice museum and interesting exhibition. It's a very small museum and even when having a bigger interest in the art of photography it's a max 20 minutes look around. So you can consider it as a pro or... Read more comments

    • Small museum

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      November 6, 2019 By cbar2n

      This is quite a small museum, with some steep steps. The lady behind the desk did not speak English so couldn't answer our questions. Some interesting exhibits - photographs and photography equipment.

    • A rare and hidden gem.

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      September 5, 2019 By MadanGopalM

      As an amateur photographer I was keen to explore this hidden gem just behind town hall. Located in former town gaol, this 14th century building houses a permanent exhibition of rare photographs, old... Read more comments