Kumu Art Museum
Kumu Art Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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- RenardBelo Horizonte, MG8 contributionsExceeded expectationsIt far exceeded expectations. The tour is worth the walk, which passes through the Kadriorg Palace and ends at a very interesting building, where the museum is located. It features a series of contemporary and modern art works by Estonian artists, some quite surprising! Worth the visit!Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 3, 2024
- Leif BPietarsaari, Finland3,061 contributionsArt visit in TallinnI was on a one-day visit to Tallinn with former colleagues and then we decided to visit Kumu, the Estonian Art Museum. The museum is spread over several floors and has an extensive collection of early Estonian and contemporary art. We received a detailed guide on early Estonian art. Well worth a visit.Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 7, 2024
- CodyDCWashington DC, District of Columbia7,166 contributionsInteresting art museum, a nice surprise in TallinnI was first time visitor to Tallinn and had the Tallinn card, so I went ahead visited this museum along with the other museums around the palace park. The museum was interesting in a new modern building. It was a little hard to know where the entrance and exit to the different galleries on the different floors, the signage could be a little better. It wasn't just me, but others near me had same issue. The painting were interesting and was well worth the visit.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten July 6, 2024
- Patricio CProvince of Pescara, Italy2 contributionsmy holiday between Tallinn and helsinkiTallinn capital of Estonia with 1.3 million inhabitants (1 quarter of Rome). The old part to say it's beautiful is to say little. You can visit it in 2 days but you will have to pedal. City not clean...more. You won't find a leaf on the ground. The only flaw; do not think you can find the prices of Italy. Tallinn and Helsinki that can be reached with a motorcycle ship in two hours are... expensive. a dinner in 2...82 euros and Helsinki even more. As a rule the world is too big and there are 1 million things to visit but I personally in Tallinn would go back or rather in Estonia to visit other but in Helsinki .. just not (a 0.2 of beer 9.80 euros. 1 hot dog 29 euros. 1 coffee 5.20 ...A madness. Just onceVisited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 14, 2024
- lesleymullanNairobi, Kenya22 contributionsEstonian artThis Estonian art museum is worth a visit. I didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised Private tour with Robin. His knowledge was outstanding. He made my experience. Please commend him I would go back, time allowing The art is incredible Well done museum 👏Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 27, 2024
- Dominique RSaint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois, France208 contributionsBeautiful museumBeautiful museum with modern architecture that houses a beautiful collection of Estonian art. The three-storey presentation allows a journey through the history of Estonian visual arts to the most modern expressions. The bottom of the museum houses temporary exhibitions. In August 2024, it is a beautiful exhibition on some aspects of Latin American art.Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten August 27, 2024
- jbg74Saint Paul, Minnesota1,196 contributionsGreat Museum With Excellent Estonian ArtistsThis was an excellent art museum. There is a fair amount of modern art which I am mostly not a fan of, but there was a great collection of Soviet era art and an even better collection of 19th and early 20th century Estonian art. There were a couple of good collections of Surrealist art too. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of art and presentation. It is a world class art museum, well worth visiting.Visited September 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 8, 2024
- FrelmapaRome, Italy1,378 contributionsBeautiful both the container and the contentsThe structure is elegant, modern with well-organized routes. The security personnel are helpful. The shop has quality books, gifts, bags and jewelry. The bar is small and intimate. The numerous works of art are adapted to the exhibition space. All around, there is woodland. Parking in front of the entrance.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 9, 2024
- Paul OCounty Monaghan, Ireland6,259 contributionsGreat mixture of artTram # 1 will take you from the old town centre and drop you at edge of Kadriorg park which is very nice to walk through. The museum itself is an enjoyable and well laid out art museum. A mixture of permanent Estonian art works and international exhibitions. Tallinn card works here.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 2, 2024
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Leif B
Pietarsaari, Finland3,061 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
I was on a one-day visit to Tallinn with former colleagues and then we decided to visit Kumu, the Estonian Art Museum. The museum is spread over several floors and has an extensive collection of early Estonian and contemporary art. We received a detailed guide on early Estonian art. Well worth a visit.

Written December 17, 2023
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,096 contributions
Feb 2022
This museum was opened in 2006. The modern building is designed by a Finnish architect Pekka Vapaavuori. This was our second visit after April 2006.
Two days before our visit, we bought online tickets for the three Kadriorg museums (Kumu, Kadriorg, and Mikkel) for 22 euros (normal rate) and 16 euros (senior rate). There were problems delivering the tickets but it was solved after two emails.
Luckily, this ticket is valid for one year because we did have time to visit just Kumu on this trip. There was so much to see.
The permanent exhibitions feature Estonian art from the 18th century, art from the Soviet occupation (1941–1991), and Estonian contemporary art.
There are also temporary exhibitions of both historical and contemporary art from Estonia and abroad.
Two days before our visit, we bought online tickets for the three Kadriorg museums (Kumu, Kadriorg, and Mikkel) for 22 euros (normal rate) and 16 euros (senior rate). There were problems delivering the tickets but it was solved after two emails.
Luckily, this ticket is valid for one year because we did have time to visit just Kumu on this trip. There was so much to see.
The permanent exhibitions feature Estonian art from the 18th century, art from the Soviet occupation (1941–1991), and Estonian contemporary art.
There are also temporary exhibitions of both historical and contemporary art from Estonia and abroad.
Written February 15, 2022
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gapel
Tallinn, Estonia1,014 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
The art museum building is certainly cool and inspiring with its architectural design and is worth seeing from the inside.
But there is a feeling that it was built for growth. Estonia is too young to have many old paintings. But contemporary art is still too ambiguous and raises many questions. But it’s definitely worth going to the museum once.
But there is a feeling that it was built for growth. Estonia is too young to have many old paintings. But contemporary art is still too ambiguous and raises many questions. But it’s definitely worth going to the museum once.

Written October 5, 2023
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Jan 2022 • Couples
I must say right away, Kumu is a great museum! But how disgusting and shameful it is to make such expensive tickets!! 12€ for an regular ticket for an adult is almost a mockery of the very idea of enlightenment, which should be the purpose of the existence of any museum. It is all the more shameful that the museum presents magnificent works of Estonian art. Probably it is the popularization of the Estonian cultural heritage that contradicts the ideas of those people who make such high prices for museum visits possible.
At the same time, coming to London you will be able to visit the most important museums absolutely for free! In Warsaw, a number of museums are available for free every day of the week. And as a result, in a week you will be able to visit almost all the main places.
Alas, in Estonia, just coming to the museum (without benefits and special discount cards) turned out to be an expensive pleasure. It's hardly worth being proud of.
At the same time, coming to London you will be able to visit the most important museums absolutely for free! In Warsaw, a number of museums are available for free every day of the week. And as a result, in a week you will be able to visit almost all the main places.
Alas, in Estonia, just coming to the museum (without benefits and special discount cards) turned out to be an expensive pleasure. It's hardly worth being proud of.
Written January 8, 2022
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Philip L
Ipswich, UK237 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
An extremely modern building housing a very strange collection of art. I found it difficult to coordinate this building and felt some of the exhibits to be quite disturbing. I like to keep an open mind, especially with art, but did not enjoy any aspect of my visit here.
Written December 11, 2024
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Jenny R
Turku, Finland35 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
This museum is interesting, versatile and well-planned. The different floors offer different exhibitions; some are modern and some are historic.They also have a café that offers salty and sweet and a nice gift shop where I bought a few cards of my favorite paintings. On the way to the museum you walk through a big park called Kadriorg park, which also has beautiful things to explore. We stopped by the colorful Kadriorg castle and walked around the little park area outside, which was very pretty. We spent a nice half-day at this museum and the area around, and I recommend a visit!
Written October 29, 2023
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Alique B
33 contributions
Mar 2023
If you like art and history, this museum is a must! The building itself is modern and clean. The art exhibits were diverse, spanning from the USSR era to more recent times. I participated in a group activity which lasted 3 hours. The Team Art digital installation was phenomenal! It feels like you are immersed in an ocean, a garden, and standing around a campfire. If you've been to the Van Gogh digital art experience, it is very similar to that. I recommend partaking in the activities they offer if you have the time. The cafe is also very quaint with wonderful food and coffee options.
Written March 14, 2023
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Sigrid L
Brussels, Belgium258 contributions
Aug 2021
Very interesting museum and architecture of the building. I spent several hours here, discovering lots of Estonian art that I had never heard of. Through the art you also learn a bit about the country's history and people's way of life. I especially liked the part about the Soviet period, and would recommend to start with that.
Written August 7, 2021
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,787 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
One of the largest art museums in Northern Europe, this establishment includes both foreign and Estonian modern and contemporary art. Exhibits and galleries are well laid out for children and adults who want to explore KM's art space.
Check out KM's online calendar for events. There is a worthwhile "Emancipating Women in Estonia and Finnish" art exhibit that is offered through April 26,2020. The artwork shows changes in social positions of women from the 19th century through the 1950s. To see the largest amount of local Estonian female artwork in one place was inspiring.
Check out KM's online calendar for events. There is a worthwhile "Emancipating Women in Estonia and Finnish" art exhibit that is offered through April 26,2020. The artwork shows changes in social positions of women from the 19th century through the 1950s. To see the largest amount of local Estonian female artwork in one place was inspiring.
Written January 18, 2020
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ilabuni
Tartu, Estonia77 contributions
Nov 2019
It's a must-do experience for art and design lovers who visit Tallinn, make sure to have enough time because it's worth it. Admiring and learning from the exhibitions of Estonian art (1750 to nowadays) takes quite a bit of time, then you may wish to explore the surroundings or eat and relax in the museum. The site is a landscape masterwork, impressive architecture, eternal views, a great hall with all necessary services, a cloakroom, a café, a shop and a library.
Written May 19, 2020
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Bonjour,
Comme beaucoup j'ai été emballé par la visite de ce musée !
Quelqu'un aurait-il noté l'auteur et le nom d'une grande toile représentant un marché aux fleurs, dans un style moderne post réalisme soviétique mais pas si loin (barres d'immeuble et grue à l'arrière plan ...)
Written April 9, 2018
I'm sorry...I don't get why do you ask me about Kumu working hours...I'm just a tourist. I don't work there
Written September 27, 2017
How far is it the museum from the old town & is there a bus that goes there
Written June 30, 2017
You can either take tram 1 or 3, or walking along the beautiful coast line, which is my favorite route. The art museum is located in the vicinity of the old royal Summer residence, which is a fascinating art museum itself!
Written July 2, 2017
vorrei sapere se il museo avrà orari di chiusura diversi da quelli indicati nel sito durante le vacanze di Pasqua. Io sarò lì proprio nelle feste e già 3 anni fa ho trovato chiuso...
Written April 5, 2017
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