05.04.26
Events
Easter
This spring festival has a number of
traditional folk names. The Estonian word ‘lihavõtted’ originally meant
the day when meat could be eaten after the long Lent that started after Shrove
Tuesday.
This is when cows started giving milk, chickens started laying eggs and farmers’ daily meals became a bit heartier. Another folk name in Estonian refers to eggs, symbolizing the spring, awakening nature, and new life while the one with reference to swinging stands for the beginning of the season when villagers started spending more time together, having fun. Estonian children still know Easter as ‘Bunny Holiday’ or ‘Baby Chick Holiday’, and one more name literally means ‘Resurrection Day’.
The Museum Card, Tallinn Card or the annual entrance pass of the Open Air Museum allow you free entrance to the event.
This is when cows started giving milk, chickens started laying eggs and farmers’ daily meals became a bit heartier. Another folk name in Estonian refers to eggs, symbolizing the spring, awakening nature, and new life while the one with reference to swinging stands for the beginning of the season when villagers started spending more time together, having fun. Estonian children still know Easter as ‘Bunny Holiday’ or ‘Baby Chick Holiday’, and one more name literally means ‘Resurrection Day’.
The Museum Card, Tallinn Card or the annual entrance pass of the Open Air Museum allow you free entrance to the event.
Events
29.09.25 - 22.04.26
Events
Winter season at the Open Air Museum
The wintertime Open Air Museum enchants with its tranquil rhythm of life and homely warmth. While strolling through the historic village in the coastal forest, you may step indoors to escape the chill, and chat leisurely with the hostess about the way of life in the olden days.
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.
15.03.26
Children’s Sunday Matinees on March 15
On four Sundays in March before 12:00, children’s matinees lasting about
40 minutes will take place in the banquet hall (the stable) of the Kolu Tavern.
Each Sunday will feature performances by different children’s singing and dance
groups.
22.03.26
Children’s Sunday Matinees on March 22
On four Sundays in March before 12:00, children’s matinees lasting about
40 minutes will take place in the banquet hall (the stable) of the Kolu Tavern.
Each Sunday will feature performances by different children’s singing and dance
groups.