I was unsure whether to visit this museum or not, because, unfortunately I do not have any kids of my own as yet. Yet some business travellers come with family, and I could never tell whether the museum is good or not.
Summary: I was very positively surprised, because it was super lovely. ;)
There are many interactive details, and the children I witnessed were all incredibly immersed and happy.
I also found a detail I will come back for a YouTube video. But I digress..
There are multiple rooms in which children can experience various jobs hands-on, like an atelier, a post office and a grocery store. There is a skiing slope one can ski on, and a place where kids can feel the textures of various fabrics.
Outside there is a huge rock to climb and many "chalk" floor games.
I also caught a naughty pirate eating pancakes in the cafe. Ok- she was a bit older than the usual crowd but very cool this outfit. ;)
The 🏆 the museum presents at the reception: my declared favorite was the museum rat (muuseumi rott).
Also: Their trash bins look like caterpillars and the children's trash bins talk! (Unfortunately they speak only Estonian..)
Further down the hall, some amazing (and some pretty creepy) drawings by former, small guests.
The shop has affordable water bottles (!) And super cute bags and...
Read moreAffordable option for hands on museum for kids. The kids will be interested as touching and trying is an invitation for them in this museum. We spent about 90 min before the kids felt they had done all, keeping in mind they don’t speak Estonian. 16€ per family
Some exhibits were more engaging (eg modular blocks, kitchenette, treadmill, etc) while some are more for looking simply. It would be interesting to have more building or toy experience (eg assembling a wooden train instead of only looking at a model train circulate), magnatiles or ball drops to build.
While it can be a nice rainy day activity, the outdoor playground would be lovely in a nice weather.
On a weekday, we had the museum to ourselves from 10 am to approx 10:40am. Great time to visit is early on. Well adapted to small kids with small toilets and outdoor...
Read moreOur experience was great. Altought my child is 10 months still we found ways to play. Everything is thought out and very child friendly, especially if you have little older child. Different rooms and activities which child could do on his/her own or with a parent. Also there is nice little cafe named Kooker which serves nice little panckaces. If you come with a stroller you could lend lock as well. Staff is very nice and friendly as i didnt have my bank card or phone with. One of the nice ladies there lent me her phone so i could make a call to transfer the money while we were already having good time there. It is very educational and has all little details like rocking horses up on the ceiling....
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