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 1298 reviews
A must see
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5During our stay in Tallin, we purchased a Tallin Card and made very good use of it, to visit plenty of places around the city using public transport. The Tallin card is great but check the app and... Read more comments
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.
