Attractions & museums

Estonian History Museum at Maarjamäe Palace

The Estonian History Museum is located in several locations in Tallinn: Maarjamäe Palace, the Great Guild Hall, the Film and Theatre and Music Museum, and the Särev Theatre Room.

The permanent exhibition "My Free State" located in the summer manor with a colorful past, Maarjamäe Palace, takes visitors on a journey through the hundred-year history of the Republic of Estonia, from the birth of the state to the present day. The exhibition introduces important events, societal development, and the formation of freedoms, allowing one to experience what it means to live in an independent country. The palace complex includes a park and outdoor area where Soviet-era monuments removed from public spaces are displayed.

For smaller visitors, a playful and educational "Children's Republic" has been created, where children can try leading the country, elect a president, and learn about the organization of a democratic state through play.

On the museum grounds of Maarjamäe Palace, there is also a stable building, which is part of the Estonian History Museum's exhibition and educational environment, that houses an education center and the museum library.

Come and discover Estonian history at Maarjamäe Palace!

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  • Nice building, small museum

    tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
    February 20, 2026 By zuv

    Former summer residence of a Russian rich man. Beautiful architecture. Now houses a history museum, not very large, which tries to recreate important moments in Estonian history. You can climb the... Read more comments

  • Great find if you're interested in history

    tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
    October 29, 2025 By 356jameso

    Short bus ride out of town along the coast , head up the steps round to the right of the museum building and the grounds and statues are free to view, number of ex communist statues made for a really... Read more comments

  • do not miss

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    August 23, 2025 By Perry G

    We were going to the teletorn tower by bus so we decided to stop off at this museum as it is on the bus route. We are so glad we did. The museum, which used to be a summer residence, is so... Read more comments