Estonian Museum of Natural HistoryAbout Estonian Museum of Natural History
The Estonian Museum of Natural History is a museum in Tallinn, Harju County, presenting collections related to Estonia’s natural environment. Its holdings document local flora, fauna, fossils and geological specimens.
Exhibits focus on zoology, botany, geology and paleontology and the museum functions as both a public exhibition space and a scientific collection for research and education. Displays include taxidermy specimens, preserved plant material and geological samples.
The museum is located in Tallinn and serves as a resource for schools, researchers and visitors interested in the natural history of Estonia.
- Collections: Houses collections of zoology, botany, geology and paleontology that document Estonia’s natural history and biodiversity.
- Location: Located in Tallinn within Harju County and open to the public as a museum and educational resource.
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Best Time to Visit Estonian Museum of Natural History
Open most of the year; weekdays outside school holidays are best for a quieter visit.
Weather & Climate near Estonian Museum of Natural History
Estonian Museum of Natural History's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (678 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 49 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 34 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 38 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 1° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.2h |
| July | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Good | 8° - 15° | 11° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 75 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 71 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 60 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
How to Get to Estonian Museum of Natural History
The museum is on Rävala puiestee in central Tallinn, a short walk (about 10-15 minutes) from Tallinn’s Old Town and close to tram/bus stops. Walk from Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) or take tram lines 2 or 3 to nearby stops.
Tips for Visiting Estonian Museum of Natural History
- Check for temporary exhibitions-small museums often rotate artifacts and natural dioramas.
- Visit on a weekday to avoid school groups and get a quieter look at the taxidermy cases and skeleton mounts.
- Ask at the front desk about the library archive-some of the oldest field notes are kept there.