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Re-independence of the Republic of Estonia 30!
Wednesday, 18. aug 2021
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During the celebration week of the re-independence of the Republic of Estonia, the Estonian National Museum is open with its usual hours from Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm. Available are for visiting exhibitions, restaurant, and the shop. Further information about visiting the museum and infection safety can be found here!Remembering 90s events and the importance of the past 30 years, we give suggestions to give special attention to:
- the permanent exhibition 'Encounters' where is a freedom synthesiser, there you can mix together significant speeches and sounds;
- President Lennart Meri's official state car (under the bridge, next to the ticket sales office) and satellite phone, which was used by the president (on permanent exhibition 'Encounters');
- treasures and meaningful belongings at the Nation and state hall (on permanent exhibition 'Encounters');
- in front of the permanent exhibition 'Encounters,' locates a video screen, where is possible to witness a completed virtual exhibition for the RE30 anniversary of various important items in the museum. The virtual exhibition can be also seen at home.
An extensive permanent exhibition about Estonians and Estonianness - 'Encounters,' which is free to visit until the end of the year 2021.
To celebrate the birthday, countless events are coming to the Estonian National Museum:
- 19.08 Marek Sadam ja Sadamasild (Jakob Hurda Hall) www.erm.ee/et/events/marek-sadam-ja-sadamasild
- 20.08 Night song festival "Free Estonia!" (on summer stage) https://www.erm.ee/et/node/50998
- 21.08 Bonzo concert (Vodka kitchen) www.erm.ee/et/events/bonzo
- 22.08 Paul Neitsovi concert "Tears in Heaven" (Jakob Hurda Hall) www.erm.ee/et/events/paul-neitsov-tears-heaven
Information for bus users!
Due to the roller skating marathon on 20-22 of August, there will be minor restrictions in bus traffic. From the city center to the Estonian National Museum bus number 7 stop have been rearranged 200 meters further towards Raadiraja street. See the drawing here.
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