Estonian art

Kumu (Eesti Kunstimuuseum) is a recently opened biggish museum complex located in the outskirts of the city. Easiest way to get there is to take a taxi, just remember to negotiate the price beforehand or make sure that the taxi has a meter on. Walking is another option, the Kadriorg park is fun place especially during summer months.

Designed by Finnish architect Pekka Vapaavuori, the museum both blends in and strikes out in the park. If you have some extra time, walk around the museum to see it from different sides — the experience changes all the time.

The permanent collections focus on Estonian art and most (if not all) artists are unknown to non-Estonians. The works of art are still a pleasure to watch, and one can see the international influences of various eras in the paintings. There is a separate Soviet Estonian collection that has striking contrast to the art before and after the Soviet rule.

The museum has a nice café that serves also small snacks.

www.ekm.ee, Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1, Tallinn, Estonia, +372 602 6000