Estonian Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia.
Description
The Estonian Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located in Old Town Tallinn, displaying collections across three floors. The exhibits feature plants, fungi, vertebrates, invertebrates, and rocks from the region.
History
The collection began in the 1840s from the work of the Estonian Literary Society and grew into a provincial museum. The institution took its present form after becoming a state museum in the 20th century.
Culture
The museum presents how people understand and relate to Estonian nature through regional perspectives. Visitors can see how the landscape and its resources have shaped local ways of life.
Practical
The museum is located in Old Town and is easily accessible on foot from the center. A visit typically takes two to three hours depending on how much time you spend in each section.
Did you know?
The botanical collections date back to the 1830s and document over two centuries of Estonian natural history study. This long history makes the museum an important archive for understanding how the region's nature has been observed over time.
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