{"id":108277,"date":"2026-06-03T15:48:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/?p=108277"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:48:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:48:34","slug":"tallinn-old-town-days-2026-with-tallinn-city-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/cat-linnaelumuuseum-en\/tallinn-old-town-days-2026-with-tallinn-city-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Tallinn Old Town Days 2026 with Tallinn City Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>For the 44th year in a row, Tallinn Old Town Days invites to celebrate the spirit of the medieval city. As always, the Tallinn City Museum and its branches are proud to be part of the celebration, alongside the ever-popular children\u2019s area in Toompark, filled with fun and creative activities for families.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Old Town buzzes with special events throughout the festival, the branches of the Tallinn City Museum are also welcoming visitors with several new exhibitions well worth exploring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/tallinna-linnamuuseum\/exhibitions\/\"><b>TALLINN CITY MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS IN 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>5 June at 16:00<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Guided tour \u201cOld Town Tower Mathematics\u201d starting from Kiek in de K\u00f6k Fortifications Museum<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historian Ando Pajus leads visitors on a journey through Tallinn\u2019s Old Town, exploring both the surviving and vanished medieval wall towers. Beginning at the Kiek in de K\u00f6k Fortifications Museum, the tour uncovers the history, stories, and defensive role of the city\u2019s towers through the centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/tallinna-vanalinna-paevade-ekskursioon-vanalinna-tornimatemaatika-loeme-ule-vanalinna-tornid-179575\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy a ticket<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>6 June at 11:00<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Family day \u201cWater and the city\u201d at Kiek in de K\u00f6k Fortifications Museum<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the family day, participants will explore how water has influenced life and defence in Tallinn throughout history, as well as how to stay safe near water this summer. Children and parents can play together, do crafts, solve tasks, and hear practical recommendations from the Rescue Board. A caf\u00e9 will also be open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linnamuuseum.ee\/cat-kiek-in-de-kok\/6-juunil-perepaev-kiek-in-de-kokis-vesi-ja-linn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>6 June at 12:00<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Guided tour by the Tallinn City Life Museum in the Old Town: \u201cCelebrate like a Black Head\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guided tour takes visitors to experience the Old Town through colours, music, dancing, and celebration \u2013 everything associated with a true medieval festivity!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>6 June at 12:00<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Armenian folk-dance workshop at the People\u2019s Museum of Tallinn<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The public program of the museum\u2019s new exhibition introducing Armenian art, \u201cArmenia in Images: Sounds, Colours, Patterns,\u201d also offers the opportunity to take part in Armenian dances. Everyone is welcome, and the dances are suitable for all skill levels!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>6 June 10:00<\/b><b>\u2013<\/b><b>17:00<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Toompark Children\u2019s Area<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the <\/span><b>Museum of Photography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s photo wall, visitors can take pictures while wearing playful handmade masks and accessories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the <\/span><b>Tallinn City Life Museum\u2019s <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workshop Medieval Theatre Puppets, participants can create and decorate their own medieval theatre puppets using printed templates or wooden figures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children\u2019s Museum Miiamilla<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> invites visitors to the workshop Creating Our Own Stories, where children can explore visual storytelling and travel back in time. Participants will make paper figures of children from different historical periods, discovering through play what life was like for children in the past. Using these characters, they can express their own thoughts, dreams, and wishes while creating unique stories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the People\u2019s Museum of Tallinn workshop The Fourth Dragon, participants can craft colourful and unique dragon headpieces from paper and cardboard. Inspired by the dragon, the legendary guardian of Tallinn\u2019s Old Town, each creation celebrates the city\u2019s rich heritage and imagination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Please note that all workshops and tours are conducted in Estonian. We still warmly welcome international visitors to explore and enjoy the programme.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linnamuuseum.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VLP-26-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-108099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linnamuuseum.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VLP-26-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1560\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VLP-26-1.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VLP-26-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VLP-26-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VLP-26-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the 44th year in a row, Tallinn Old Town Days invites to celebrate the spirit of the medieval city. As always, the Tallinn City Museum and its branches are proud to be part of the celebration, alongside the ever-popular children\u2019s area in Toompark, filled with fun and creative activities for families. 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