There is an endlessly fascinating world around us, and when the weather in Lahemaa lets us down, it’s nice to explore preserved elements of it. The museums and galleries located in the national park offer an overview of the lives and culture of North Estonians as well as a rich insight into the works of Estonian artists from the awakening period onwards.
Kolga Muuseum
Palmse Mõis-Muuseum
Sagadi-Mõis-Muuseum
Sagadi Metsamuuseum
Viinistu Kunstimuuseum
Viinistu Külamuuseum
Käsmu Meremuuseum
Vihula Viinamuuseum
Lobi Muuseum
Be sure to include these museums and galleries in your Lahemaa Ring!
The annual highlight in the museum scene is undoubtedly Museum Night, which takes place on a Saturday in mid-May and museums across Estonia stay open until late in the evening. Visiting museums on this night is generally free of charge. Museum Night 2023 will take place on May 20th, and the theme for this year is “There is Movement in the Night”.
Museum Night 2022 | May 21, 2022 | Dreams in the Night
Kolga Museum “Alternative Fifties” is an exhibition of miniatures and replica models that showcases what life in Estonia would have been like after the 1940s if there had been continued independence and no occupation. The models and figures take us back to the 1940s and 1950s.
Viinistu Art Museum At 7 pm, a father-son art tour begins, in which art collection owner Jaan Manitski and his son Arthur share their knowledge, stories, and dreams. The tour concludes with a performance by Estonian National Opera ballet soloist Ketlin Oja, bringing to life the dream role of one of the many young ballerinas amidst the sea view and art.
After the tour, there is an opportunity to chat with the performers and locals about the origin of dreams, their necessity, and where dreams come from.
If the weather is good, a pre-sunset bonfire will be lit to welcome the coming summer and the birthday of the Kunstisadam harbor. The evening will be accompanied by an acoustic guitar concert.
Lobi Museum, founded in 1981, has a rich collection of items telling the story of life in a coastal village. The museum is the cultural centre of the local village life. It has collected and continues to collect the heritage of Lobi village – artifacts, names, history and legends.
All those interested can craft something exciting as taught by an instructor of Lobi museum, learn new things, spend a great time and get something to take home. We hold various workshops and organize guided trips to Lobineeme headland.
If you would like to come for a visit, then call or write and let's arrange a suitable time!
The gallery sells the paintings of Katrin and Sven Saag. We are happy to show the paintings and tell the stories connected with the art pieces for sale. We organise painting workshops for both children and adults in the art house. Visiting the gallery is free.
See you at the Kõnnu Viinaköögi Art House!
There is a museum-nostalgia centre in Kadrina, where you can go back in time and feel nostalgic in an area of more than 1,000 square meters. Here, you will find almost all Soviet-era items, from thread to tractors.
In addition to the emotional trip back in time, it is also possible to buy old things. We also provide services for groups, so be sure to book a time. The house full of things allows you to organise concerts and other events here.
Alcohol has been produced in Moe for over 300 years, and production is still ongoing today!
Moe offers a museum, a factory shop, the Krog Beer Hall, and the grand Kurberg Hall for concerts and conferences. Guests can also stay at the newly opened Moe Hotel.
Our museum provides an in-depth look into the secrets of spirit production, displays authentic historical equipment, and offers tastings of fine distillery spirits crafted at Moe. All of this is housed in a beautifully renovated 19th-century distillery with a fresh, modern interior.
We offer guided tours and tasting experiences!
The ancient messages engraved into rocks are available here and you should not take an exhausting trip to Russian Karelia to admire this heritage.
The main building of the museum has been rebuilt from the refrigerated building of the fish processing factory on a former fishermen's collective farm. Today, in the halls of the museum, you will find an exposition consisting of more than four hundred works in Jaan Manitski's rich art collection, which includes the works of Estonian artists from the 19th century to the present. The permanent exhibition provides a good overview of the history of Estonian art, offering at the same time the opportunity to peek into the world of one particular collector. The museum is the only one of its kind in Estonia. The exhibitions in the barrel galleries change every summer.
Kolga Museum is a local area history museum in Kuusalu municipality that is located in one of the largest and oldest manor ensembles in Estonia – the Kolga Manor. We will take our guests through the history of the manor and rural people to today.
The Museum features 17 different permanent exhibits, including theme rooms for the manor, school, farmers' tools, forest, fishing, sports, nostalgic 60s and 70s and many other exciting things. There is a separate play area for children.
Upon request, we also organise legends and history tours to the main building of the manor. Near the museum, there is the well-known Viru bog and many other beautiful natural sights of the Lahemaa National Park.
The property of the Village Museum has mainly been received at the beginning of the 1960s as donations from local villagers. Viinistu Village Museum displays former work items and commodities, incl. fishing and seal hunting supplies and it is also possible to listen to local folk tales and narrations as well as coastal language – Kuusalu sub-dialect here. The Museum also exhibits old photos about local people and buildings as well as a selection of property marks of Viinistu farms. Introduction of the village and/or a trip to Cape Purekkari upon request.
Interesting to know: - We organize museum days for children on two subjects: captains' village and viking time - Sea day, concerts and exhibitions take place - By request you can celebrate in museum your special occasions
Karepa Kalame Farm Museum is a wonderful and peaceful place for visitors who want to meditate, find themselves, and enjoy the nature.
Kalame farm is situated on the banks of the Selja River in Karepa village on the northern coast of Estonia. At the end of the 19th century, it became the home of the father of painter Richard Sagrits, who is well-known for his pictures of the sea.
At Kalame, you will see 19th century buildings, a cottage-cum threshing barn typical of the northern coast of Estonia, a granary, and a fully functional and a very unique eel kitchen, which has a display of its original fishing equipment.
Sagadi manor complex includes the Sagadi Forest Museum, which introduces the Estonian forest and heritage culture, including hunting, woodwork and everything connected with the environment.
The permanent exhibition "Forested path" gives the opportunity to test one's knowledge about Estonian forests and get to know forest life. The exhibition expands upon the role of forest in climate change mitigation and timber as a means to create a comfortable living environment. With virtual reality headsets you can visit wooden buildings from various eras with the actor Tõnis Niinemets.
The museum store offers items made of wood and other natural products.
You can also try your hand at harvester simulator.