Tartu City Museum
Museum address:
Narva mnt 23, Tartu
Entrance fee 1 EURO
Museum open during operating hours 18:00 - 23:00
Program
Tartu City Museum is open on Museum Night from 18.00-23.00!
The museum’s permanent exhibition “Our Tartu” is an exhibition about the people and neighbourhoods of Tartu. Through 17 chapters, the exhibition introduces visitors to the kaleidoscopic nature of one of the most beloved cities in the world and conveys the feeling that makes each district, and Tartu as a whole, special. Each district has its own theme, and local people talk about where they live.
There is also a temporary exhibition “Tartu: the face of the river”. The exhibition explores the relationship between Tartu and the Emajõgi River through the centuries. Visitors can see fascinating artefacts and photographs, as well as research findings that help them understand the importance of the Emajõgi River in the development of Tartu. The exhibition offers both knowledge and experiences.
The exhibition curators will be on hand to answer questions from the audience.
PROGRAM
17:00 History tour on bikes from the pudding factory to the telephone factory
On museum night, we’ll hop on our bikes and head off to explore the industrial history of Ülejõe and Raad, and find out what factories used to rumble and clatter here. We’ll take a look at the historic small factories and the ‘giants’ of the past with international reach. We’ll hear stories about the factories’ production, the people behind them and fascinating events. The tour will be led by Ants Siim, a guide from Tartu City Museum.
Places are limited and pre-registration is required. Participation by ticket. Detailed information with starting point will be published soon on the Tartu City Museum website and the Open Factories Day Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/avatudtehastepaev).
18:00 Guided tour of the exhibition Our Tartu (in Russian). Gathering in the lobby.
19:00 Guided tour of the exhibition Our Tartu (in Estonian). Gathering in the lobby.
20:00 Conversation Evening Soundtrack: the Tartu studio, where Bella and Bach were heard
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, exciting voices could be heard in what is now the Tartu City Museum! It was home to the recording studio Helijälg, where many of the hits of the time were recorded. The high quality studio was used by Onu Bella, Cool D, Ummamuudu, Jäääär and others. Music ranging from heavy rock to classics was recorded.
The background of the legendary “sound laboratory” will be opened in the museum’s hall by Ülar Tikk, the founder of the Sound Trace at the time, and sound engineer Rein Vilt. The talk will be moderated by Risto Lehiste, director of the Tartu City Museum and band member. Stories of the artists who worked in the studio will be played, and you can listen to sound clips of songs recorded there!
Accessibility information:
Almost wheelchair accessible. There is a suitcase with tactile items for the visually impaired and the blind in the museum lobby.