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Vabamu is the largest active non-profit private museum in Estonia with a mission to educate the people of Estonia and its visitors about the recent past, sense the fragility of freedom, and advocate for justice and the rule of law. We operate in three areas: Vabamu Museums, Youth Engagement NoVa and Global Conversations.

Vabamu Museums

Vabamu has two museums: Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom and KGB Prison Cells. In these museums, visitors can learn about Estonia’s recent history through people’s personal stories.

Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom

KGB Prison Cells

Vabamu Youth Engagement NoVa

Vabamu Youth Engagement NoVa includes a variety of educational activities from museum tours and excursions to discussions, movie nights and hackathons. NoVa is also an online study platform for independent learners.

Vabamu Global Conversations

Vabamu Global Conversations are Vabamu’s international activities that increase our global partnerships and networks. Our aim is to keep Estonia globally connected so that we will never be alone again.

What’s on!

In our museums, you can visit exhibitions and attend various events. By pressing the arrow, you can see our upcoming events. You can find complete information about what is happening in the museums in the calendar.

“Escape the Kitchen!” Exhibition

The exhibition “Escape the Kitchen!” presents and celebrates the history of Estonian women’s movements over the past 150 years. The exhibition is curated by the museum’s head of exhibitions Piret Karro, artist Flo Kasearu, decorator Kaisa Sööt and graphic designer Sandra Kosorotova. The exhibition will remain open for a year and will be accompanied by a diverse public programme.

Permanent Exhibition “History of the KGB House”

The KGB Prison Cell exhibition ‘History of the KGB House’ speaks primarily of the crimes committed there. But just before entering the building, it is well worth taking a glance at the beautiful facade of one of the most elaborate Art Nouveau buildings in Tallinn and pondering the strangeness of history.

Permanent Exhibition “Freedom Without Borders”

The exhibition ‘Freedom Without Borders’ speaks of occupation, resistance, freedom, and recovery. It consists of five parts: crimes against humanity, Estonians in the free world, life in Estonia, the restoration of independence, and freedom.