Viljandi Museum

Viljandi, Estonia

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.

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Kindral Laidoneri 10, Viljandi, Estonia
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Founded: 1878
Category: Museums in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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www.muuseum.viljandimaa.ee

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Kiizuuuhh Olen (5 months ago)
Väga tore koht ka lastele, sest seal on loomade topised, saab ka õppida linde tundma. Samuti põnev koht ajaloo huvilistele.
Tiiu Mürk (6 months ago)
Meeldiv vastuvõtt, sõbralik suhtumine.
Gaida Stankeviča (6 months ago)
Nice place
Dominic Williams (2 years ago)
IT WAS CLOSED ON A WEEKEND DURING MIDDAY??
Sławomir Górny (4 years ago)
Very interesting place
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