Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour

Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour

Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Welcome aboard! Seaplane Harbour is an exciting maritime museum in Tallinn, Estonia for the whole family. Located in the unique and historic seaplane hangar, our interactive exhibition includes a real submarine from mid-1930s, seaplane Short 184, a 100-year-old ice-breaker, two cinemas, many simulators and much more. And while you are here, take a look at one of the nicest souvenir shops in Tallinn or eat local food at our restaurant MARU. During the summer, welcome to visit our little street food stand called Mini-MARU museum outside area. Audio guide available in following languages: English; Estonian; Russian; Finnish; Latvian; French; Germany; Spanish; Chinese; Japanese, Ukrainian.
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  • 7wonders1000places
    Hayward, California67 contributions
    Sensory overload at the Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
    A delightful, well executed and organized exhibition/museum about the military and naval maritime history of Estonia. The impressive complex is huge and one could easily spend hours navigating and reading information in the languages of Estonian, English, and Russian. Pretty cool experience going inside a submarine, shooting down an aircraft, flying a simulator vintage plane, lots of sensory and interactive activities, and loved the display of model ships. Definitely Tallinn’s signature attraction and my top choice museum out of the dozen or so museums I got to visit in Tallinn.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 December 2022
  • Laura R
    1 contribution
    Go for it!
    It is a modern museum. The most impressive experience, of course, is visiting the submarine, but the rest exposition gives the proper context. There are some interactive tasks for children. Don't forget to go outside the main building to visit a big ship, which also is included in the tour. The building of the museum also is special.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 13 January 2023
  • Ashlie E
    Darwin, Australia46 contributions
    Appealing to a wide range of ages and interests
    This was my husband's pick so I wasn't sure what to expect, but really enjoyed our time at this museum. We perhaps spent a little too much time reading all of the boards describing the different boats and buoys hanging from the roof when we first entered, but soon found ourselves in a museum with many immersive games and experiences that could entertain a wide range of ages. We spent almost two hours there and only left because it was closing, we easily could have spent another hour.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 January 2023
  • Scott Shaw
    Carrickfergus, United Kingdom17 contributions
    Must see when in Tallinn
    This is a real treat when visiting Tallinn. Inside a converted Seaplane Hangar, there are dozens and dozens of various types of maritime transport vehicles. Tallinn’s impact through war times and the weapons used can be held inside the museum. Combine this with Sur Toll Ice Breaker outside, do not miss this!
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled solo
    Written 4 February 2023
  • Živilė V
    Kaunas County, Lithuania33 contributions
    Interesting museum
    One of the best museum in Tallinn. There are a lot of things to see. You can test yourself by playing different simulators. You can go into submarine, fly a seaplane on a flight simulator or take your picture in a navy uniform.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 23 February 2023
  • Ana C
    Haz-Zebbug, Malta347 contributions
    A great time!
    Spacious, interesting! A lot to learn, explore and spend a few hours having fun! Clean, well organised, great for children and adults! The way it has been thought is brilliant, makes it a real great destination while visiting Tallin! The submarine and the plane models are really a great attraction!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 March 2023
  • Limeri
    Watford, United Kingdom331 contributions
    Nice to sea you
    This is a brisk walks from.Town . A very interactive museum to say the least . Stuff of boys own aplenty a submarine- A aircraft guns - naval history - canoes built from trees . It’s worth a visit to while away some hours in Tallin
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 8 April 2023
  • Sonja M
    Hove, United Kingdom708 contributions
    Submarines, boats and seaplanes it has them all
    The museum is bus ride away from the city centre , the 73 from opposite Fat Margaret's tower gets you there in just under 10 minutes. Once there you are in for a treat. Anyone who has the slightest interest in things nautical will be in for a treat. The main exhibit is of course the Lembit. There are also craft from all areas of Estonian nautical pastimes including ice yachts and an Ice breaker. When we were there a special section of Venice brough that city to life. A must do place , when in Tallinn.
    Visited July 2023
    Written 9 July 2023
  • Paul M
    125 contributions
    What a wonderful place
    Brought here by the dotto train. The driver (assume he is a fan) gave us a comprehensive history of the boats outside then toodvus inside to see the exhibits. A wonderful place where so much more time needs to be spent!
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 July 2023
  • AAleR
    Saint John, Canada406 contributions
    You must go here
    You must go here! What a great facility. The displays are superb and interactive. The history of the buildings' renovation, the various maritime items on display, and interactive activities makes for a superb way to spend 3 hours. The visit to the sub, torpedo display and sea mines highlight the technology of the WW times. The visit is educational and fun. You will spend more time here than you budget for if you are a multi-venue sightseeing day trip.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 17 July 2023
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belleamie133
Sligo, Ireland6 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this as much as I did! So so interesting, a reallly interactive museum and the time flew while in there! Loved the submarine especially! The area is really interesting too our Bolt driver gave a very interesting history
Written 2 December 2023
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Martin L
Nes, Norway51 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A great place to visit for a few hours during your trip to Tallinn. The museum is located on the sea-side within a restored old hangar. The displays are interesting with the crown jewel being the Lembit submarine, which you can explore from the inside with great audio guides located inside the submarine.
Written 6 November 2023
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debsjlee
Munich, Germany58 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Interesting museum. Not usually the sort I’d head for but my other half wanted to go into the Lembit submarine. It’s a well organized museum with lots of historical information. What’s also impressive is the redevelopment of the building.
Written 2 November 2023
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Joseph P
London, UK66 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
15€ entry is quite a lot, but was really interesting. Got to go inside an actual submarine, and a lot of other exhibits that were well explained. Good for 2-3 hours, and also had a good café
Written 25 October 2023
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mo_and_jc
Vilseck, Germany134 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Very interesting museum and covered ancient settlers to present day. Nautical exhibits from ancient times to present. Many interactive activities for kids to experience. A bit pricey as Adult tickets were 15€ each ( no discount for seniors or students)
Written 9 October 2023
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Rachworldtraveller45
Kent, UK41 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Thoroughly enjoyed a visit to the Seaplane museum on a rainy day in Tallin. Interesting, fun audio guides help guide you through the amazing museum and so many boats and bouys to see and understand more about. Getting to go on the submarine was a real highlight and amazing to experience. Fun for all ages
Written 22 September 2023
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Max
Cambridge, UK14 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Great museum accessible from Tallinn’s old town. Lots of interactive exhibits and the Audio guide is well worth getting. Going inside the submarine and other boats outside in the harbour is especially interesting.
Written 20 September 2023
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goodguyjas
London, UK1,202 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Superb maritime museum with pre ww2 British built submarine as the centre piece. Lots of interactive elements to learn about the military history and modern sea faring. Lots of exhibits, which mix military with more benign forms of sailing. Fun for kids as well as lots to read and interact with if you are an adult.

The mega submarine is a stunning site and to walk around it and then go inside is very cool. Fascinating history from being British built before the war for Estonia and ending up in ww2 with the Germans and later the communist Russians. Stunning use of the seaplane hanger, with sea plane hanging from the ceiling!

Walk around outside and board a series of military fast boats. Hop on and off bus goes here but not too bad a trek on good paths from the old town if you want to burn some calories. Excellent value for money. Nice cafe and gift shop and clean toilets. Very well done.
Written 4 September 2023
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Tavis
Angmering, UK22 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A great exhibition with lots of interactive bits for children and adults. We also included the interiors of the two boats in the harbour, which were worth visiting. The highlights were the submarine in the main hanger and the ice breaker in the harbour, which both offered a lot of insight into the history. The hanger itself is also very interesting and the cat walk on the second floor gives a great view of the boats and exhibitions below. There is also a fun play park for children outside.
Written 13 August 2023
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Ben White
Northampton, UK1,675 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Bus Number 73 will take you to the entrance of the museum or you an easily take a taxi or bolt/Uber to the museum.
It’s £15 per adult to enter the museum but it’s completely worth it as you could easily spend 2-3 hours here. You’re unable to purchase tickets online, but you can buy them at the ticket desk upon arrival and no reservation is required.
The museum is spread out over three huge hangars and has low lighting with multiple levels. It’s very informative as they divulge all the nautical history in Estonia and surrounding countries. There’s a good mix of interactive exhibits (flight simulator, shooting game), so it will keep the kids interested! It was pleasant surprise that they have a Lembit Submarine which you can explore inside and out.
They have a small cafe on site offering snacks and drinks, but no food or drinks are allowed inside the exhibition.
Overall, an extensive museum which is well worth the money and fun for adults and children.
Written 4 August 2023
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