03.10.26
Events
Onion and fish day and Seto Michaelmas Day
How could one possibly not mark with honor the end of the autumn fieldwork and grazing season? At the Onion and Fish Day of the borderlands, you are awaited by celebrations of the harvest festival of the Seto people and the Russian Old Believers.
Both peoples are famed as skilled farmers and fishermen, so at the fair visitors will be able to buy the finest Lake Peipus onions, all sorts of fish, and more. In the Old Believer’s house from the Peipus area at the Estonian Open Air Museum, as well as at the Seto farmstead, one can explore the culinary traditions and crafts of the people of Peipus and the Seto community.
Free entry with the museum card, Tallinn Card, and the annual pass of the Estonian Open Air Museum!
Both peoples are famed as skilled farmers and fishermen, so at the fair visitors will be able to buy the finest Lake Peipus onions, all sorts of fish, and more. In the Old Believer’s house from the Peipus area at the Estonian Open Air Museum, as well as at the Seto farmstead, one can explore the culinary traditions and crafts of the people of Peipus and the Seto community.
Free entry with the museum card, Tallinn Card, and the annual pass of the Estonian Open Air Museum!
Events
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.
23.04.26 - 28.09.26
Events
Summer Season at the Open Air Museum
All farms, Sutlepa chapel, Lau village shop, collective farm apartment building and factory building are open every day. Children can test themselves on the Shepherd`s adventure trail.
01.05.26
Events
Spring Day and spring fair
May 1 or May Day is a holiday celebrating the arrival of Spring. On the farms in the museum you can take part in springtime work and there is a large spring fair on the main road of the museum. You're welcome to enjoy the spring at our museum!
30.05.26 - 30.08.26
Events
Dance performances of the Folklore Society Leigarid
Accompanied by live music, a celebration which is different every time is born from the combination of traditional dances, songs, games and instrumental music.