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.

Address

Linaküla küla, Kihnu, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1974
Category: Museums in Estonia
Historical period: Soviet Occupation (Estonia)

More Information

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

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Kihnu Lighthouse (4,1 km)
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Jakob Markson House Museum (31,8 km)
Pootsi-Kõpu Church (22,2 km)

User Reviews

Mark T (10 months ago)
Good explanation of Kihnu history, historically big content, modern museum. Well organised.

Gabor Visky (2 years ago)
Nice museum, perfect section. Introduces Kihnu's history in details. English description also available. Must visit!

Mihkel Aas (2 years ago)
Beautiful.Quick little bite of local history and art.

oleg soovik (2 years ago)
Small museum with history and spirit if Kihnu

Ott Arak (2 years ago)
It was nice, our guide was nice and we learned a lot. I do recommend going here, if you ever go to Kihnu.

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