BUY TICKETSWelcome!We are open Mon-Sun Ticket office, museum shop
and Kolu Inn 10am-7pm
Lau village shop 10am-6pm Buildings 10am-6pm Shepherd`s Adventure Trail,
Museum Park 10am-8pm
Events
01.05.26
Events
Spring Day and spring fair
May 1 or May Day is a holiday celebrating the arrival of Spring. On the farms in the museum you can take part in springtime work and there is a large spring fair on the main road of the museum. You're welcome to enjoy the spring at our museum!
23.04.26
Events
Saint George's Day
Saint George's Day marks the beginning of summer season in Estonian Open Air Museum! We welcome back our housewives and –men who will take care of the farms that have been closed during the long winter period.
11.11.25 - 29.09.26
Exhibitions
Traditional Seto patterns by Anna Kõivo
At the age of 88, Kõivo Anne created the current exhibition
of hammõkirät – the sleeve patterns of Seto women’s shirts. The shirt is
one of the most striking garments in a Seto woman’s attire.
23.06.26
Events
Midsummer's Eve
Midsummer, especially
Midsummer eve, is the time of magic and mystery. Join us for concerts, folk dances, bonfires and ancient customs.
Areas of activity
Conservation and Digitization Centre Kanut
Conservation, restoration and digitising
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Education Centre of Kuie School
Museum programmes, integration programmes and childern's camps.
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Kolu Inn
Food and drink, venu hire
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Centre of Rural Architecture
Collections, research and heritage building
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Discover
19.12.25
Annual pass special offer
The annual pass of the Estonian Open Air Museum gives you access to the museum and all the museum's events throughout the year. Special offer is valid until December 31.
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30.10.25
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Christmas Dinner According to the Recipes of Our Ancestors
In December, the Kolu Inn welcomes guests with a special menu inspired by dishes prepared from the recipe notebook of Alice Tanksem, dated 1915. A couple of time-tested recipes from more recent cookbooks have also found their way to the table.
27.06.25
Estonian National Cuisine Week: June 30 – July 6
During the Song and Dance Celebration week, the chefs at Kolu Inn in the Estonian Open Air Museum invite you to taste historical dishes from different regions of Estonia — dishes that you might not have many chances to try nowadays.
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