Housed in Viimsi Manor, the former summer residence of General Johan Laidoner, the Commander-in-Chief of the
Estonian Armed Forces in the Estonian War of Independence, the Estonian War Museum is the best place to get an overview of Estonia and Estonians in wars throughout history. Step into general’s office, climb into Forest Brothers' bunker, take a look at various arms and historical uniforms of the Estonian army. In the front yard of the Museum stands an armoured train straight from the Estonian War of Independence era. Kids can have fun in the Play Headquarters.
A new temporary exhibition, "From Praying Mantis to Tiger. 20th-century military models," is now open on the second floor of the main building. It features nearly 200 military models on a scale of 1:10 to 1:300, primarily tanks and self-propelled guns, but there are also ships, airplanes, cars, motorcycles, and even fantasy models.
The Heavy Artillery Hall is situated 300 meters from the main building and is full of artillery guns and fighting vehicles, including former Soviet monument tank of Narva T-34 and a Russian tank T-72 destroyed in the Ukrainian war.
Getting there: Take bus N°1 to Viimsi from Viru Centre bus terminal stop N°5 and get off at Viimsi vallamaja stop (should be about a 25min ride). Walk back to the main road Aiandi tee and turn right, another 50m and it will be the large yellow building on your left.
Estonian War Museum - General Laidoner Museum
Amenities
City card
Open
Open 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Tue.
The main building is open all year around, heavy artillery hall is open from May through October, Wed-Sun, 11:00 - 18:00 or by booking.
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