Attention! On December 21, the Stamina End-of-Year Running Day will take place around the Estonian Open Air Museum. Please note that there will be temporary traffic changes due to the event. More information can be found here


    Kolu kõrtsi e-pood
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    Authentic and lively  

    Boxing Day Service

    Boxing Day service will take place at Sutlepa chapel on December 26 at 3 PM.

    Gift Ideas

    The museum’s handicrafts shop and the Lau Village shop charm visitors with their wide selection of gifts. 

    Map

    During winter, a map of the museum will help keep you pointed in the right direction.

    Welcome!
    We are open Tue-Sun!
    
Ticket office and craft shop: 
    10am-5pm 
Buildings and Kolu Inn: 
    10am-5pm
Museum Park: 10am-7pm

The museum is closed on 
    23, 24, 25, 30, 31.12.24 
    and 1.01.25
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    Welcome!
    We are open Tue-Sun!
    
Ticket office and craft shop: 
    10am-5pm 
Buildings and Kolu Inn: 
    10am-5pm
Museum Park: 10am-7pm

The museum is closed on 
    23, 24, 25, 30, 31.12.24 
    and 1.01.25
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    • Winter season at the Open Air Museum

      The open air museum does not sleep during the winter season. It operates in a slightly more peaceful rhythm, but is surely not dull. It is a good place to be when you enjoy fresh air in the middle of a historic village.


      See the schedule here!

    • Free audio guide app NUMU 

      The app contains an audio guide for the whole exhibition and an adventurous orienteering game introducing our farms and Estonian history through playful characters.


      More information here!

    • New permanent exhibition ‘Every little step counts’!

      Make sure to visit the new family-friendly permanent exhibition ‘Every little step counts’ at the Estonian Open Air Museum.

      This exhibition intended for family exploration features games and activities through which children can learn what life on a farm was like in the old days and provokes discussion on whether we can learn something from our ancestors and what it could be.

      In addition, here you can see the animals traditionally kept on Estonian farms.

       

      More details here.

    • Horse-drawn carriage rides in the museum 

      Horses Horton and Teele take visitors on a ride. 


      The horse stop is located opposite the Kolu Tavern and horse-drawn carriage rides are available daily from 11:00 AM to 3:45 PM.


      Read more here.

    What's on

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    26.12.24
    Sermons

    Boxing Day service

    Boxing Day sermon will take place at Sutlepa chapel on December 26 at 3 PM.
    29.09.24 - 22.04.25
    Events

    Winter season at the Open Air Museum

    It is a place to enjoy fresh air and time with your family in the middle of a historic village.
    01.05.24 - 31.12.24
    Exhibitions

    Exhibition 'PÄRIMUSAASTARING'

    The photo exhibition 'PÄRIMUSAASTARING' gives a brief overview of past national holidays and related celebrations.

    Areas of activity

    Conservation and Digitization Centre Kanut

    Conservation, restoration and digitising
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    Education Centre of Kuie School

    Museum programmes, integration programmes and childern's camps.  
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    Kolu Inn

    Food and drink, venu hire
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    Centre of Rural Architecture

    Collections, research and heritage building
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    18.10.24

    Estonian Blind Union Recognition: Act of the Year 2024.

    The Estonian Open Air Museum received recognition from the Estonian Blind Union as the "Act of the Year 2024." We earned this for the descriptive translations of our farmstead complexes and tactile farmyard maps, which help visually impaired visitors gain a more comprehensive understanding of rural architecture and rural life.
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    08.10.24

    The "Karjalapse moonakott" won first place in the Estonian Museum Souvenir of the Year Award competition.

    The "Karjalapse moonakott" from the Estonian Open Air Museum won first place in the Estonian Museum Souvenir of the Year Award competition.

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    12.01.24

    Flying drones on the territory of the Estonian Open Air Museum.

    In order to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for museum visitors and local residents, it is necessary to adhere to some important points when flying a drone.
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