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Seven art galleries worth visiting in Tallinn
Tallinn Art Hall
This stylish building on the Freedom Square belongs to the Estonian Artists’ Association and has been used as a contemporary art gallery for almost 100 years. Every spring, Tallinn Art Hall holds an annual exhibition that gives an overview of the latest Estonian art. In addition to the main building, you can also enjoy the Art Hall’s exhibition programme in the nearby City Gallery and Art Hall Gallery.
The numerous exhibitions of the Estonian Artists’ Association’s members are also hosted in the Draakon Gallery and Hobusepea Gallery in the Old Town. The Art Noveau building of the Draakon Gallery clearly stands out from the surrounding medieval milieu – its facade is decorated with various nature ornaments, human figures and, of course, dragons. The gallery aims to display contemporary art, sell artwork and present the works of young artists. The nearby Hobusepea Gallery supports young artists and offers them their first exhibition opportunities. If you happen to visit the Art Hall, you should also stop by the Hop Gallery next door, which specialises in applied arts and design.
Vaal Gallery
The gallery’s spacious rooms are located in the Telliskivi Creative City near the Balti Jaam Railway Station. Founded in 1990, Vaal is the first exhibition and sales gallery based on private capital. The gallery displays both Estonian classical art as well as contemporary art. It hosts auctions every spring and autumn to display the most outstanding and rare works of art.
Haus Gallery
Temnikova & Kasela Gallery
Design and Architecture Gallery
Located in an eye-catching spot between the Old Town and the city centre, the Design and Architecture Gallery is best known for its large display window. You can walk here at any moment of the day or night, look through the window and get an idea of the current exhibition. The gallery’s exhibition programme varies from paintings and photography to sculptures and ceramics. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular exhibitions of the year is the gingerbread exhibition PiparkoogiMaania, which takes place every Christmas.
