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Museum · Tallinn

Kumu

Estonian art in a building cut into the cliff.

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About the museum

Kumu, opened in 2006 at the edge of Kadriorg Park, is the largest art museum in Estonia, with Estonian art from the 18th century to today.

Three reasons to go

  1. 1The national story in paint

    From Baltic German portraits to the painters of the national awakening.

  2. 2Art under the Soviets

    Official art and the quiet resistance of artists who painted their own way.

  3. 3Architecture

    A curved building of limestone, copper and glass, cut into the limestone bank.

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Kumu

Don’t miss

Six things to look for. Works sometimes move, so ask at the desk.

  1. 01Highlight Nº

    Konrad Mägi

    Glowing landscapes of Saaremaa, Norway and Italy.

    Classics, 4th floor
  2. 02Highlight Nº

    Johann Köler

    Portraits and the first great Estonian paintings.

    Classics, 4th floor
  3. 03Highlight Nº

    Soviet-era art

    Socialist realism next to abstract and pop art made in secret.

    5th floor
  4. 04Highlight Nº

    Contemporary art

    Changing exhibitions of Estonian and international art.

    3rd floor

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The classics floor, then the Soviet-era collection.

Good to know

Combine

Kadriorg Palace, built for Peter the Great, is a 10-minute walk through the park.

Lift

Start at the top and walk down; the floors are connected by ramps and stairs.

With kids

Find a painting with a lake or the sea, and guess the season. Then find a work of art you could walk into.

How to get there

Kumu

Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1 10127 Tallinn

  • Tram1 / 3Kadriorg5 min walk walk
  • BusSeveral linesKumu
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Hidden story

Built into the cliff

Kumu hides half of its body in a limestone bank.

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The architect, the Finn Pekka Vapaavuori, won the competition in 1994 with a design called 'Circle and Line'. The museum is built into the limestone bank that runs along the edge of Lasnamäe, so the building seems to grow out of the ground. Part of the old cliff wall is visible inside, a reminder of the stone Tallinn is built from.

See it: Entrance hall

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What is Kumu built into?

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Questions about Kumu

Where is Kumu?

Kumu is in Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia. Address: Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1 10127 Tallinn.

How do I get tickets for Kumu?

Pay your admission at the museum or on its own website. Opening hours and prices change, so check the museum’s website before you go.

Is Kumu a good visit for families?

It can be a lovely visit for you and your family. Ask the museum about activities for children, and combine the visit with the other museums of Tallinn.