Estonian Maritime Museum, Maritime museum in Tallinn, Estonia
The Estonian Maritime Museum operates from two sites: the Fat Margaret artillery tower and the Seaplane Harbour, each displaying vessels, submarines, and navigation equipment. Together they cover different aspects of how people worked on and traveled across the sea.
The museum was founded in 1935 by former naval officers who wanted to preserve knowledge about Estonia's maritime past. It moved to the Fat Margaret tower in 1981 and added the Seaplane Harbour location in 2012.
The museum reveals how the sea has always been central to Estonia's identity through ship models, fishing tools, and navigation instruments that show the deep connection between the nation and the Baltic.
The museum operates from two separate locations, so you may want to plan your visit accordingly and allow time to travel between them. Summer months offer longer opening hours at both sites, making it easier to explore thoroughly.
One standout item is the 1937 submarine Lembit, built in England but operated in Estonian waters for decades. The Maasilinn wreck, one of the oldest vessels discovered in local waters, demonstrates how far back this connection to the sea truly extends.
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