The Vikings before the Vikings

Duration up to 45 minutes

Fifteen years ago, ship burials were discovered in Saare County that have changed our understanding of the start of the Viking age. The findings of Salme are an important source of the fascinating history of the Vikings. During the tour, you will find out more about the new chapter in the history of the Vikings as told by the ship burials of Salme.

For groups of 15 persons
Languages: EST / RUS / FIN / ENG

Price: €45 for Estonian / €55 for the other languages. 
The price does not include admission to the museum. Children aged 8 and under are admitted free.

Information and booking: booking@meremuuseum.ee, +372 6200 550 (Mon–Fri 9–17)

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The Fat Margaret welcomes visitors of museum night to roof terrace

The Estonian Maritime Museum will participate in this year’s national museum night on the evening of Saturday, May 20, with the Fat Margaret museum only. The Maritime Museum’s Seaplane Harbour closes its doors at the usual time at 19:00, and the Maritime Museum advises museum enthusiasts at night to head to Fat Margaret defense tower on the edge of Tallinn’s old town.

18. May

We also welcome you on the Day of Restoration of Independence

On the Day of Restoration of Independence, which is celebrated as a public holiday on 20 August, you are welcome to visit our museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Both at Fat Margaret and the Seaplane Harbour, you will find many memories of the restoration of Estonian independence, as well as of the efforts that preceded and followed it.

18. August

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Bookings:+372 6200 550 (Mon–Fri 9–17), except on national holidays
booking@meremuuseum.ee
Vesilennuki tee 6, Tallinn

Open The Museum is open Mon–Sun 10–19; 23. & 24.6 open 10-17

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