Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall

I really loved the museum, it was definitely one of my highlights during my trip to Tallinn. It was a good decision to start with it to get an overview over the history of Tallinn (also since the City Museum was closed). The exhibition about the Old Hansa was phenomenal. I learnt so much about Estonian history and how it has been occupied for centuries. The exhibition was very informative and still humourous. Even better that the museum is in this historical building.

Interesting, but much more a set of modern exhibits versus a visit to renovated historic building. Various exhibits have different stations and all have English explanations. You can also get an audio guide. There’s a little something for everyone, but I don’t think you need to see it all to enjoy the experience.

If you get the Tallin card, it's worth stopping by here. However, I wouldn't have paid for it separately. The exhibits were cool and the building itself is stunning, but there are many better more interactive museums in Tallin

The Hansa exhibition was my main interest and I must say, the standard of curation was exceptionally good; both academic and with creative interactive games for children. The exhibition flowed well and my dream to be a little bit as good as for Rīga! Not as massive as Lübek, which is a permanent dedicated museum, but has to be said, a gem! Well done!!!

Must visit! Great museum, nice exhibition, absolutely lovely history, interactive will be interesting for kids, a large collection of weapons and money from different centuries.

Really interesting museum in a superbly restored historical building. Across multiple floors, many fine and unique artifacts are on display here, including findings from the Viking and pre-Christian ages, hidden treasures, and tombs of ancient Estonian wealthy and mighty people ,-) However, it's worth noting that for just a few days, it was possible to observe ancient artifacts confiscated in 2018 at the Russian-Estonian border. After restoration, they are now expected to return to Ukraine.

Top floor is not great, kind of gimmicky, and has a bunch of relics and imitations of relics that are irrelevant to Estonian history or not related to the plaque they’re under. It tries to answer why Estonia didn’t become a monarchy, but then features a throne where you can take tourist pictures as a king and queen…? I will say however that there is one very worthwhile thing on the top floor and that is the video that auto plays in the first room. Very educational and well done. Underground exhibit is much better and feels like an entirely different museum. There’s also weird sound effects and music that start playing when you enter the restrooms. That being said, if you’re in Tallinn, it’s still worth visiting the museum.

Very beautiful museum. If you want to know more about the history of Estonia, its people and culture, this is the best place Great experience to go through every section of this lovely museum.