Estonian Maritime Museum - Tallinn, Estonia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Chasing Blue Sky
N 59° 26.550 E 024° 44.958
35V E 372370 N 6591485
The Estonian Maritime Museum is situated on the north end of Pikk Street in Old Town Tallinn, Estonia.
Waymark Code: WMHV2G
Location: Estonia
Date Posted: 08/14/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
Views: 10

"Estonian Maritime Museum (founded 1935) is located in the cannon tower, Paks Margareeta (Fat Margaret), forming a part of medieval defence system. The exposition on the history of Estonian maritime - ship- and boat building, ports, navigational aids on the ships, lighthouses – is displayed on the four floors of the museum.
In addition to the main exposition the exchangeable exhibitions take place on the ground floor.

In the inner court historical anchors are exposed and from the roof of the tower there is a fine view over the port and Old Town." (visit link)

The museum is located at: Pikk 70, in Old Town Tallinn.

Summer Hours: Mo – Sun 10.00-18.00 (01.05 - 30.09.2012)

Winter Hours: We - Sun 10.00-18.00 (01.10.2012 - 30.04.2013)
Closed : Mo, Tue, national holidays
Theme:
Maritime History


Street Address:
Pikk 70 Old Town Tallinn


Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Summer Hours: Mo – Sun 10.00-18.00 (01.05 - 30.09.2012) Winter Hours: We - Sun 10.00-18.00 (01.10.2012 - 30.04.2013) Closed : Mo, Tue, national holidays


Cost: 12.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Medium

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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