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    Eduard Vilde Museum / Castellan House Gallery

    MuseumsHistory
    The museum located in a Neo-Baroque building constructed in the 19th century for the maintenance man, or castellan of Kardiorg Palace showcases the last home of Eduard Vilde (1865-1933), one of the most popular and influential Estonian writers of the 20th century. Interchanging exhibitions are held on the first floor of the building. Activity sheets for children, as well as adults are sold in the museum ticket office. These help you discover the museum on your own.

    Free with Tallinn Card.

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    TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews

    TripAdvisor logo tripadvisor rating 4.0 of 5

    based on 9 reviews

    • Need to read Estonian and love literature.

      tripadvisor rating 2 of 5
      July 23, 2018 By Lynne S

      Honestly it was a pretty boring old house. The home is filled with Vilde information and artifacts - totally in Estonian. The house was given to him from the government on his 60th birthday - what... Read more comments

    • Glad it exists.

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      June 3, 2017 By troopermini1

      So good to see that this villa was preserved. It reminded me alittle of the 'villa' in Riga. In the i think to remember area where was known for an architect by the name of Eisenstein. We always... Read more comments

    • charming

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      May 25, 2017 By Ratika G

      Its a charming house in the Kadriorg Park of Tallinn. They have maintained it to quite an extent. One can relate to both Eduard and his wife Linda living in this typical medieval house. the best part... Read more comments