Eesti Ajaloomuuseum / Filmimuuseum

Museum address:

Pirita tee 56, Tallinn

Entrance fee 1 EURO

Museum open during operating hours 18:00 - 23:00

Program

FILM MUSEUM IN THE MAARJAMÄE HISTORY CENTRE

The film museum is located in Maarjamäe Castle Park. The museum introduces the process of filmmaking and the history of Estonian cinema, and preserves and exhibits film heritage.

The exhibition “Duubel One” takes a look at the history of Estonian cinema and the backstage of the world film arena. Visitors are invited to discover the mysterious life of the moving image and try their hand at various film crew roles.

19.00 Film music concert “Spring in the heart“
Open café

16 May 2026 at 19.00

Speakers:
Tabasalu Chamber Choir
Children’s choir of Tabasalu Music and Art School

Conductor: Mai Ainsalu

Savas: V. V. Tormis, O. O. Ehala, P. Uusberg, G. Tormis, O. Ehala, P. Uusberg. Gershwin, H. Mancini, Ü. Vinter

Come and enjoy a spring evening with a drink and beautiful film music at the Film Museum!

Film Museum permanent exhibition “Duubel One”

The first permanent exhibition of the Estonian History Museum’s Film Museum, “Duubel One”, opens the filmmaking process step by step and shares the background of filmmaking and filmmakers.

The exhibition will take you through the different stages of filmmaking, as if in a world behind the camera – exploring the role of the script, location, editing, light and sound in the making of a film. You can also listen to the stories of many filmmakers.

The journey then leads to the soundtrack, from there to the red carpet of the premiere and finally to the critics. On the world map, you can discover the links between Estonian film and the international scene.

The Illusion Space offers a larger-than-life experience with machines – a system where all the parts work together to make the picture move. 19. Inspired by the birth of cinema in the twentieth century, the installations invite visitors to explore with their own eyes and experiment with their own hands how a moving image is created.

Accessibility information:

Arriving by public transport: bus stop Maarjamägi, buses no 1, 5, 8, 34, 38

Arriving by car: you can park your car under the Maarjamägi castle staircase on Pirita road.

Arriving by bicycle: you can leave your bicycle in the Maarjamägi castle parking lot.

Accessibility: wheelchair access available.