Attractions & museums

Kadriorg Art Museum

Kadriorg Art Museum is the only museum in Estonia dedicated to early European and Russian art. In a Baroque palace built by Tsar Peter the Great of Russia as a summer residence, the museum houses and displays paintings, prints, and sculptures from Western Europe and Russia.

Temporary exhibitions show the audience artistic treasures from internationally renowned museums as well as private collections. Besides exhibitions, the museum also organises various educational activities. The main hall of the palace, with its unique interior and acoustics, is a great venue for plays and concerts. The museum is also surrounded by a charming park.

Free with Tallinn Card!

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  • A former palace now a museum

    tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
    October 26, 2025 By Brian T

    In a tour group we visited the Kadriorg Palace on our arrival in Tallinn (or rather Estonia from the ferry) as a time filler awaiting hotel check-in time. It was helpful that we had a local guide... Read more comments

  • Must see for art fans

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    October 21, 2025 By Reservarlden

    Fantastic museum with cloakroom and two floors of exhibits, a gift shop and a cafe. Plenty of art to admire and entry of free with the Tallinn Card.

  • Monday, July 28th, early evening visit.

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    August 19, 2025 By iowacityia

    My wife and I took the #1 tram from Balti Jaam to get to the edge of the park property, then walked around the area until we reached the palace. It was not busy at all, so we almost had the area to... Read more comments