Well worth the visit if you are in the Old Town. Really well displayed history of the life and times of people lioving in Tallinn, from pre-history through to its merchant days, its various occupations over the centuries and its current freedom.

Very organised and interested displays of the history of Tallinn. Like one of the earlier reviewers said there is A LOT of reading but it was still an interesting few hours and was useful in helping to understand what shaped the city in the past.

Lots of different aspects to the history of Tallinn looking at all periods of history. Great displays with very clear explanations. Slightly put off by very loud tour guides taking individuals around. Staff were very helpful and friendly

I was surprised by this museum. It does not look like much from the outside, and the displays are simple and straightforward. But if you would like to get an understanding of the history of Tallinn and Estonia, this is an excellent place to start. Be prepared for a lot of reading, but I came away with an appreciation for... More

We spent some hours in the Tallinn City Museum where we continued to add to our understanding of the rich history of this area of the world. We met a woman who works/volunteers (probably) in the museum who spoke of her own experiences during the alternate Russian and German occupations here and how ghastly it was. I asked her what... More

Cheap access to culture, history and collectibles from the city. Informative and interactive, usually city museums are not my cup of tea. We went specially for the collection of soviet time items, very interesting to see how the life was back then.

Good and informative and not too large , A good way to get to grips with Estonian history . Quite a few bits to read in English Small cafe as well

Well worth the time. Many interesting exhibits. I particularly was intrigued by the exibit showing the remnants found in strata each representing one hundred years, going back two millenia. Most memorable is the elaborate Estonia history of independence presentations both in scroll, picture, and video, on the top floor.

We stumbled into this museum on a Monday when most other places were closed, and I'm glad we did. It gives a very good overview of the city's history, especially as a trade center. The audio guide is excellent, although all of the posted descriptions and explanations are in English. There is also a floor devoted to the years of... More