BUY TICKETSWelcome!We are open Tue-Sun Ticket office, museum shop
and Kolu Inn: 10am-5pm Buildings: 10am-5pm Museum Park: 10am-7pm
NB! Also open on Dec 22 and 29.
Closed on Dec 24-25, Dec 31 and Jan 1.
What's on
27.11.25 - 11.01.26
Events
The Estonian Open Air Museum invites you to enjoy the festive season
The
Estonian Open Air Museum invites you to enjoy the festive season – to stroll
through a historical landscape, breathe in the invigorating forest and sea air,
sample Christmas dishes at the Kolu Inn, step into cozy farmhouses, hold
Christmas events, shop for gifts at the Lau village store, take a ride in a
horse-drawn carriage, and have a wonderful time together with your loved ones.
11.11.25 - 29.09.26
Exhibitions
Traditional Seto patterns by Anna Kõivo
At the age of 88, Kõivo Anne created the current exhibition
of hammõkirät – the sleeve patterns of Seto women’s shirts. The shirt is
one of the most striking garments in a Seto woman’s attire.
23.06.26
Events
Midsummer's Eve
Midsummer, especially
Midsummer eve, is the time of magic and mystery. Join us for concerts, folk dances, bonfires and ancient customs.
13.12.25 - 14.12.25
Events
Christmas village
Songs, games, a festive table and presents - Christmas is a wonderful time!
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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Discover
30.10.25
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Christmas Dinner According to the Recipes of Our Ancestors
In December, the Kolu Inn welcomes guests with a special menu inspired by dishes prepared from the recipe notebook of Alice Tanksem, dated 1915. A couple of time-tested recipes from more recent cookbooks have also found their way to the table.
27.06.25
Estonian National Cuisine Week: June 30 – July 6
During the Song and Dance Celebration week, the chefs at Kolu Inn in the Estonian Open Air Museum invite you to taste historical dishes from different regions of Estonia — dishes that you might not have many chances to try nowadays.
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16.06.25
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Annual pass special offer
Annual pass special offer is valid from 16 to 23 June.
The annual pass of the Estonian Open Air Museum gives you access to the museum and all the museum's events throughout the year, including this year's Midsummer's Eve on 23.06.