Hiiumaa Military Museum — Attraction in Hiiumaa vald

Very interesting museum about World War II period, located on Hiiumaa island in Estonia. There is a lot of staff from that period of time, helping you to dive into that atmosphere and feel yourself happy that you live in peace now. An additional info from the original website: The Hiiumaa Military Museum was established in 2007 in the former border guard station of Tahkuna. The museum takes pride in its collection of coastal defence cannons – featuring 180 mm, 130 mm and 100 mm cannon barrels. The outdoor exhibition includes armoured personnel carriers BTR-70, BRDM-2, ZIL-157, GAZ-66 and other vehicles, a reconstruction of the border strip, civil defence shelter, border guard speedboat, sea mines, anti-tank gun, border guard viewing platform, radar and radio masts. The diesel house features a fully equipped diesel generator, as well as fuel tanks and canisters. In the museum's main building, the preserved marine observation radar, in use until 2005, still stands in its original place. The museum has held exhibitions of cannon projectiles and shell casings, helmets, hats and uniforms, communication devices, educational posters, and civil defence equipment. It also has a furnished barracks corner with an iron bunk bed, a Communist dedication corner...

Hiiumaa Military Museum is a really interesting and compact museum, with a well-organized exhibition that tells the story of the Soviet Military's time in Tahkuna and the events of World War II. There is also some new equipment on display. There are plenty of old military vehicles and bunkers in the yard. The museum's information signs are in Estonian and English. It is also worth exploring the bunkers and fire control tower of the 130 mm coastal battery found in the nearby forest. Moving around in the old bunkers and towers that have not been renovated can be dangerous, so move around at...

Hiiumaa Military Museum is a decent spot to learn about the island's military history. While it's not the most interactive experience, the exhibits are still worth exploring. One thing to note is that some displays are only in Estonian, so non-Estonian speakers might miss out on some details. Still, it's worth a visit for those interested in...