Ice Age Centre, Natural history museum in Äksi village, Estonia.
The Ice Age Centre displays life-sized models of prehistoric animals across three floors, explaining how Estonian landscapes formed during glacial periods. The exhibits present scientific information about the geological changes that shaped this region.
The museum was established in 2012 by Asta Tuusti to create an educational center focused on glacial periods and their regional effects. This project grew from a vision to make the area's geological history accessible to the public.
The second floor connects scientific discoveries about post-glacial periods with Estonian folklore and traditional stories from the Vooremaa region. Visitors experience how local legends explain the landscape and its formation.
The center sits near Lake Saadjärv and offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors. It is best to check in advance if special tours are available for your visit.
A preserved polar bear named Franz from Tallinn Zoo anchors the exhibition. This specimen came from an urban collection and now forms part of a scientific display of ice age wildlife.
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