34 years ago, on August 20, 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia made the historic decision to restore our national independence—a moment still vividly remembered by many. The freedom regained that day must be cherished and celebrated. Join us at Vabamu for a special family day filled with engaging activities for visitors of all ages!

Special guided tour with Jaak Juske: “Crime and Punishment” in Tallinn Old Town 13:00–14:00 (the tour is in Estonian)

This historical walk through Tallinn’s Old Town uncovers places that tell stories of freedom—and its absence. We’ll talk about fear, punishment, and crime as forces that have shaped our city and nation through the centuries. We’ll also reflect on the era of occupations and the high cost of regained freedom.

The tour begins in front of the former KGB prison cells (Pagari 1/Pikk 59) where tickets will be checked, and ends in front of Vabamu.
A ticket must be purchased in advance from here.
All tour participants can visit the Vabamu permanent exhibition for free on the same day by showing their ticket at the museum desk.

Workshops at Vabamu 11:00–15:00

Badge-making
A beloved August 20th tradition! Get inspired by historical badges in our collections and create your own symbol of freedom.

Remixing Songs of the Singing Revolution
During Estonia’s Singing Revolution, patriotic songs became powerful tools of unity and resistance. In this creative workshop, you can remix some of these iconic tunes using modern tools—no prior experience needed!
The workshop is led by DJ Tom Lilienthal and Ivo Lille, Vabamu’s executive director.

Share your memory of August 20, 1991
On the museum’s second floor, a large white poster invites you to write down your personal memory of this historic day—or read what others have shared. Every story matters!

Vabamu Café is open all day. Enjoy sweet and savory snacks in our cozy café throughout the day.

Special ticket prices apply on August 20.