Attractions & museums

Fat Margaret Museum and Visitor Center

This UNESCO World Heritage Site provides an overview of maritime trade, professions, and navigation from the Middle Ages to the era of sailing, steam, and motor ships. There is a total of 1000 m² of exhibition space.

A journey through the Fat Margaret Museum and Visitor Center is to see Estonia as a maritime nation. Nearly 700 historical objects, a diverse collection of ship models, and nearly 50 digital and hands-on exhibits help tell the story. The star exhibit is the 700-year-old wreck of the Koge ship.

On the visitor center's roof, there is a wonderful observation platform with a café. Head up on the elevator and enjoy an exceptionally beautiful view of Tallinn's Old Town and the view towards the sea!

Free with Tallinn Card!

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  • Unforgettable

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    January 18, 2026 By SimasSma

    We had an amazing time at Eesti Meremuuseum in Tallinn! We explored interactive exhibits, climbed aboard a real submarine, and wandered from boats and planes on the surface to sunken wrecks below. We... Read more comments

  • Beautiful place

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    January 2, 2026 By TravelerTib

    Very curious museum inside an old waterplane hangar and containing a old submarine ! Content is very interesting, lot of things are interactive and dedicated to kids. The submarine visit is... Read more comments

  • A definite highlight of Tallinn

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    November 7, 2025 By Allan T

    Detailed, interactive and exhaustive. The museum does a thorough job of explaining the importance of the sea and its ships to Tallinn and Estonia. You get to explore the guts of a submarine, play... Read more comments