Rakke Parish Museum

Tel.: 56 509 729

Info Telefon: 32 91 253
Besucher-Email: aime.kinnep@mail.ee

ATTENTION: OPEN ONLY Wed 11–15

"The museum was founded on the basis of the exhibits of a school museum that was opened in 1959. Since official inauguration it has been introducing the history of the region, written and in pictures, in all spheres of life, in particular the history of local schools. There are many textbooks at the museum, some of them date back to 1850, but also older light reading, newspapers and journals and old self-made domestic utensils. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Viru Nigula Local Popular Arts Museum

Info Telefon: 32 94 543

ATTENTION: OPEN ONLY 1.5.–30.9. Tue, Wed 10–15 h.

"The museum is located in the pastorate of Viru-Nigula pastor’s mansion. The exposition introduces the life and heritage of a linguist and man of letters Otto Wilhelm Masing, who worked as the pastor of Viru-Nigula. In addition objects related to the history of the church and pastor’s manor of Saint Nicholas, the educational and cultural life of the parish of Viru-Nigula, local everyday life etc are exposed at the museum. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Virumaa Museums / Kunda Cement Museum

Tel.: 53 414 433
Fax.: 32 22 011

Info Telefon: 32 21 594, 32 255 00
Besucher-Email: uno@svm.ee
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ATTENTION: open only Tue-Fri 11-16, Sat 10-15 h.
DbaseVCMS MUC 2007

The most important task of the museum is to study and introduce the history of cement industry. A shaft furnace from the 19th century has preserved near the museum. Among the permanent exposition of the museum belong mechanisms and tools used at the factory but also historical photos and documents. The museum is located in the former office building of the cement factory, which is the only house in Kunda which has a bell tower. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Virumaa Museums / Rakvere Castle

Tel.: 50 761 83
Fax.: 32 25 505

Info Telefon: 32 25 502
Besucher-Email: linnus@svm.ee
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2.5.-31.10. Tue-Sun 11-19 h.DbaseVCMS MUC 2007

"Ruins of a large medieval stone citadel. The convent-type citadel was built in the 1st half of the 16th century together with a quadrangular main tower, strong wings, large forecourt and the eastern gates made up of several parts. In the citadel which was completed under the dominance of the Livonian Order three expositions can be seen: „History of Livonian Order“, „Medieval Chamber of Horror and Torture“ and „Swords through Centuries.“ One can also climb to a platform with a magnificent view at the neighbourhood. Meals prepared on the basis of medieval recipes can be eaten at the tavern of the citadel. Concerts and performances are held at the citadel. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Virumaa Museums / Rakvere Exhibition House

Tel.: 50 761 83
Fax.: 32 25 505

Info Telefon: 32 25 500
Besucher-Email: info@svm.ee
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ATTENTION: OPEN ONLY Tue-Sat 11-18 h

This house has been built in 1780-s. In time, it has housed the bailiwick court, municipal authorities, a department of the State Bank, a prison.

Today

"Rakvere Exhibition House is a modern museum where expositions on historical topics as well as cultural events are held. The emphasis of the museum lies in offering impressions and creating authentic moods in the visitors. Permanent exposition, renewed on a semi-annual basis, is exposed on the second floor and smaller temporary exhibitions are held on the first floor of the museum. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Virumaa Museums / Rakvere Citizen`s Home Museum

Info Telefon: 32 44 248
Besucher-Email: pilvi@svm.ee
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Tue–Sat 11–17 h.

In this museum one can get acquainted with the life and duties of a Rakvere citizen at the beginning of the 20th century.

In Rakvere, the main activity lines have always been handicrafts and trade. There were no large enterprises in the town and thus there were also no entrepreneurs or proletarians.

"The museum is located in a typical 18th century craftsman house. A large manchimney is in the middle of the building and on both sides the living rooms are located. Typical 18th–19th century residential house interiors can be seen. In addition temporary topical exhibitions are held at the museum.
The house has belonged to various craftsmen for almost 200 years. It has been inhabited by the families of a saddler and a tanner (I half of the 19th century) and the family of a coach maker (II half of the 19th century). During 1877–1975 it belonged to confectioner Adolf Sidron and his descendants. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Estonian Distillery Industry Museum

Fax.: 32 25 085

Info Telefon: 32 25 700
Besucher-Email: kantselei@moe.ee

ATTENTION: OPEN ONLY ON PRIOR REQUEST.

"Estonian Distillery Industry Museum, located at Moe Distillery, belongs to private company Onistar. The museum is located in the old distillery building of Moe Manor that was built in the 18th century. The first official notes on the distillery date back to 1794, when Reval District Registry of Distilleries was drawn, including also the distillery of Muddise (present-day Moe) Manor. The intriguing exposition of the museum gives a review of the development of Estonian distillery industry during five centuries. The exposition follows the chronological development of distillery industry. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Tapa Museum

Info Telefon: 32 20 060

ATTENTION: OPEN ONLY Tue,Thu 10–12, 14–18; Sat 10–14 h

"The museum gathers, keeps and exposes objects related to the history and culture of the town of Tapa. The principle, according to which the exhibit should convey the spirit of an inhabitant of Tapa, is followed. Permanent exposition introduces the history of Tapa as a sausage, railway and military town. In addition monthly exhibitions are held. The museum is located in a residential building constructed in 1934. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Virumaa Museums / von der Pahlen Manor

Tel.: 55 564404
Fax.: 32 40 071

Info Telefon: 32 40 070
Besucher-Email: palmse.mois@neti.ee
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1.5.-30.9. every day 10-19,
1.10.-30.4. Mon-Fri 10-15 h.DbaseVCMS MUC 2007

In the middle ages Palmse was a part of `St. Michael nunnery. Presumably first time it was mentioned as a manor in 1510.

"Palmse manor is an intact manor ensemble dating back to the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. The manor house is open for the public both as a museum and a representational building. On the second floor of the manor house one can get a complete overview of the history of the manor and its owners – the von der Pahlen family. The rooms are furnished with manor furniture from different periods. The exhibition of old vehicles, smithery and greenhouse can also be visited. In summer concerts are held in the manor park. We offer a day tour „Visiting the Palmse baron“ for the groups of schoolchildren. ” (Estonian Museums)

 

Virumaa Museums / Karepa Kalame Farm Museum

Info Telefon: 32 28 636
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1.5.–30.9. Wed–Sun 11–17 h.

For centuries Kalame (also Kalamehe – the Fisherman`s) served as the dwelling place of the fisherman of the Selja manor.

"Karepa Kalame Farm Museum gives an overview of the creative heritage of the artist Richard Sagrits. The history of coastal culture and the region is also introduced. In summer the exposition of artists having spent their summer in Karepa can be seen. ” (Estonian Museums)