Museum of Occupations

The Museum of Occupations is a history museum in central Tallinn that explores Estonia's occupation periods through varied displays. The exhibition uses interactive elements, photographs, documents, and multimedia installations arranged across multiple floors to convey life during these times.

The museum documents Estonia's experiences under Soviet and Nazi rule from 1940 to 1991, including deportations and resistance movements. It traces the path toward restoring independence during this timespan.

The museum features personal items and letters from residents who documented their lives during occupation times. These contributions help visitors understand how ordinary people experienced this period.

Visitors can explore the museum with electronic guides in nine languages while following a structured path through exhibition spaces. This arrangement allows people to move through at their own pace.

The museum preserves original KGB prison cells where interrogations took place, with furnishings and equipment from the Soviet era intact. Visitors experience this part of history in the actual spaces where it occurred.

Location: Kesklinna linnaosa

Location: Tallinn

Address: Toompea

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-18:00

Phone: +3726680250

Email: info@vabamu.ee

Website: https://vabamu.ee

GPS coordinates: 59.43260,24.73942

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44