Kihnu Museum

Kihnu, Estonia

The museum of Kihnu was established in 1974 into the old schoolhouse. Expositions are divided between four rooms. Two of them are dedicated to the everyday life of the island through centuries: tools, clothes, handicrafts, furniture. The other two are dedicated to the local representatives of naïve art and to other famous men from Kihnu: Theodor Saar, a researcher in the studies of local lore; Enn Uuetoa, a captain and Peeter Rooslaid, a silversmith. All in all the funds of the museum include 700 items. The museum has also a collection of paintings by naivist painters of Kihnu origin and many works by the most famous painter Jaan Oad.

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Linaküla küla, Kihnu, Estonia
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Founded: 1974
Category: Museums in Estonia
Historical period: Soviet Occupation (Estonia)

More Information

www.visitestonia.com
www.visitparnu.com
www.livoniamaritima.eu

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Reigo Räim (5 months ago)
Ok
Adam Hewitt (5 months ago)
Really good collection of artifacts of Kihnu life and history. We were lucky to be with a guide though, because few or none of the items have English descriptions. If you've made the effort to get to Kihnu, definitely make the effort to get to the museum while you're there!
Heldur Kajaste (7 months ago)
Very nice and special indeed!
Ragne Kangro (8 months ago)
Very nice interactive museum and had many different types of exhibit methods. Lovely little store also
Pete Watson (8 months ago)
Excellent museum showing Island life. Part of a cultural centre where you might find other things going on such viola classes. Small reception area selllsbf post cards, cds and locally made products. Just the place for some jolly socks.
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