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.
Jüripäev, or St. George’s Day in English, is an Estonian holiday that is made up of complex, rigorous rituals and rules that were meant to let in the new life of Spring.
Celebrated on April 23rd, in folk tradition it marked the time when the toxins of winter were expelled from the soil and spring work could begin.
Free admission the entire day!
Jüripäev, or St. George’s Day in English, is an Estonian holiday that is made up of complex, rigorous rituals and rules that were meant to let in the new life of Spring.
Celebrated on April 23rd, in folk tradition it marked the time when the toxins of winter were expelled from the soil and spring work could begin.
Estonians have celebrated the holiday by observing a number of land-based practices. Jüripäev was a day of ploughing and planting new crops. Garbage used to be burned on a jürituli bonfire.
Free admission the entire day!
Events
29.09.25 - 22.04.26
Events
Winter season at the Open Air Museum
The wintertime Open Air Museum enchants with its tranquil rhythm of life and homely warmth. While strolling through the historic village in the coastal forest, you may step indoors to escape the chill, and chat leisurely with the hostess about the way of life in the olden days.
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.
30.01.26 - 01.02.26
Events
Stories of Light in the Dark: When Legends Shine
For three evenings in a row, the Estonian Open
Air Museum will host light installations created by students of the Estonian
Academy of Arts.
01.02.26
Events
Candle Day “From Darkness to Light”
Candlemas was an important holiday in the Estonian folk calendar. On this day, the back of winter is broken, meaning that half of the winter has passed.