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Tallinn City Life Museum
The Tallinn City Life Museum is located in the heart of the Old Town in the former residence of a wealthy merchant. In this building with a history dating back to the Middle Ages, you can see how people lived in the city over the centuries and what professions and activities brought wealth to the townspeople. Discover Tallinn's history and diverse heritage through the everyday stories of its people!
On the building's five exhibition floors, you can explore Tallinn from the ancient Hanseatic League times to 20th-century homes, fashion, and technological innovations. Interactive exhibits and rare city artifacts offer an engaging experience for families, history enthusiasts, and culture lovers alike.
In the former merchant's living room, you might meet the very first Old Thomas; in the banquet hall, the local authorities and the legendary Brotherhood of Blackheads. The medieval vaulted cellar is filled with an open storage where you can admire the metal and porcelain dishes that covered the tables of Tallinn residents.
The museum's guided tours and workshops in Estonian, English, Russian, and Italian provide direct, multifaceted insight into city life.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 4.2 of 5
based on 294 reviews
A small but interesting museum. If you happen to be in Tallinn on the first Sunday of the month, you can visit for free.
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5A small but interesting museum. If you happen to be in Tallinn on the first Sunday of the month, you can visit for free. On Free Museum Sundays, Tallinn City Museum branches are open without... Read more comments
An Outstanding Small Museum!
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5We were visiting Tallinn for the day and decided to try the Linnaelmuuseum. What a treat! The displays downstairs are interesting, but the upper floors are special. the interactive Blackhead... Read more comments
Small but interesting
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5A not very big but interesting museum, located in a historical building. You can see a lot of tableware and kitchenware made of different materials, several rooms that show the way of life in... Read more comments
