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Tallinn | Culture & Events | Smaller museums/galleries

Adamson-Eric Museum
The permanent collection of works by the world-renowned artist Adamson-Eric (1902 - 1968) is housed in a 16th-century building in Old Town. Affiliated with The Art Museum of Estonia. Through March  21:  "Under the Changing Rainbow" - exhibition of the art collection of the 'Under and Tuglas Literature Centre' of the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
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Lühike jalg 3

tel. (+372) 644 58 38

Open 11:00 - 18:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed.
Works of Estonian applied art and intriguing temporary exhibitions are set off by irregular white walls. Through February 21: KNOW HOW. 5th Tallinn Applied Art Triennial; Through May 30: GRANDFATHER AND ME. Eduard Taska and Marje Taska; Through May 30: WITH LIFE AND SOUL. Book of Bornholm's Artists [...]



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Lai 17

tel. (+372) 627 46 00

Open 11:00 - 18:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed.
A rapidly changing rotation of contemporary, and often boldly experimental, art exhibitions. Through February 14: Paintings by Laura Toots (Estonia) - Distant pieces (no big stories nowadays). The website lists the detailed schedule.  [...]



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Harju 13

tel. (+372) 644 28 18

Open 12:00 - 18:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed.
Changing exhibition of Estonian product design. [...]



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Pärnu mnt. 6

tel. (+372) 511 14 45

Open 12:00 - 18:00,
Sun Closed.
Draakoni Gallery
The famous Dragon gallery holds small, often strange exhibitions in its quaint, Old Town shop. February 08 - 20: H. Melesk & K. Tees. February 22 - March 06: B. Erenurm & H. Randmaa. March 08 - 20: Carmen Lansberg
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Pikk 18

tel. (+372) 646 41 10

Open 11:00 - 18:00,
Sat 11:00 - 17:00,
Sun Closed.
'M' is for 'modern', and that's what you'll see at this small, progressive, commercial gallery. The focus here is on the inventive works of American artist Mitchell Shernoff, though Estonian artists are also featured. [...]



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Kinga 3, 3rd floor

tel. (+372) 644 00 92

Open 'most days'.
A commercial gallery, Haus is also open to the public and has an active exhibition schedule. Through February 12:  "Hopscotch", drawings and paintings by Enn Põldroos (Estonia). Through March 26:  "Between earth and sky", drawings and paintings by Stanislav Antipov. [...]



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Uus 17

tel. (+372) 641 94 71

Open 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat 11:00 - 16:00,
Sun Closed.
The Estonian Artists' Union operates this cosy, two-storey gallery. February 10 - 22: Raivo Kelomees (Estonia). February 25 - March 08: 2/5 Inter Fenster. March 10 - 22: Paul Kuimet (Estonia)
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Hobusepea 2

tel. (+372) 627 67 77

Open 10:00 - 18:00,
Tue Closed.
Exhibitions by local artists in the Eduard Vilde museum. [...]



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Roheline aas 3

tel. (+372) 601 31 81

Open 11:00 - 18:00,
Tue Closed.
Located in a fascinating medieval dwelling house, Kullo hosts workshops for children and highlights works by the coming generation of Estonian artists. [...]



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Kuninga 6

tel. (+372) 644 68 73

Open 10:00 - 18:00,
Mon Closed,
Sun Closed.
Mikkel Museum
Housed in the renovated kitchen building on the grounds of Kadriorg Palace and Park, the Mikkel Museum is one of Estonia's most impressive private art collections. Johannes Mikkel donated his vast collection of European, Russian and Chinese paintings, prints, porcelain and icons to the Estonian Art [...]



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Weizenbergi 28

tel. (+372) 601 58 44

Open 10:00 - 17:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed.
Museum of Estonian Architecture
Tallinn's architecture museum is located in the port area and housed in the restored Rotermann Salt Storage building, itself an architectural curiousity. The permanent exhibit on the main floor features architectural models from the museum's collection. Temporary exhibitions are held on the other floors. [...]



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Ahtri 2

tel. (+372) 625 70 07

Open 11:00 - 18:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed.
National Library of Estonia
Local and international art exhibitions are held in this impressive building. The permanent exhibition of graphic artist Eduard Wiiralt's works is not to be missed. [...]



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Tőnismägi 2

tel. (+372) 630 71 48

Open 11:00 - 20:00,
Sat 12:00 - 19:00,
Sun Closed.
This 13th century Gothic church, now an affiliate of the Estonian Art Museum, houses a fascinating collection of medieval art, with altars from the 15th and 16th centuries and a collection of Baroque and Renaissance chandeliers. Not to be missed is the famous fragment of Bernt Notke's 15th-century masterpiece, Dance Macabre. Organ concerts Sat, Sun 16:00. [...]



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Niguliste 3

tel. (+372) 631 43 30

Open 10:00 - 17:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed.
Exhibitions are occasionally held in the basement of Tallinn's medieval town hall. [...]



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Raekoja plats 1

tel. (+372) 645 79 00

Open 09:00 - 16:00,
Sat Closed,
Sun Closed.
Visiting by appointment.
Located in the historic and stylish Rotermann Quarter, The US has quite a good collection of works by Estonian artists such as Okas and Wiiralt and they also put on special exhibits by International artists. Many of the works are for sale, but if you're interested in something without a price tag just ask they will probably accommodate you.

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Roseni 8 (Rotermann Quarter)

tel. (+372) 664 50 26

Open 11:00 - 19:00,
Mon Closed,
Sat 12:00 - 18:00,
Sun 12:00 -18:00.