Viljandi Museum

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The museum of Viljandi exhibits the history of Viljandimaa from prehistoric times to Soviet era. The museum was established in 1878 and it is located to the oldest stone building in the city, built by J. J. Schoeler in 1780.

Museums in EstoniaAll sites in ViljandiPart of the Russian Empire

Address
Kindral Laidoneri 10, Viljandi, Estonia

Established
1878

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