Fotomuuseum — Attraction in Tallinn

Little museum, which gives info about photography history in Estonia. One room shows the development of photography and famous photographers in Tallinn and Estonia. Second room has shelfs with different old cameras. Then there are rooms with different exhibitions of modern photographers. We had a guided excursion, which was very interesting, as the guide could give much more info, than it was written there. Also the guide told us a lot of interesting stuff about old cameras standing on the second floor of the museum. I would definitely recommend visiting this museum, if you are interested in photography history. But the guided tour would be more informative, than just walking around...

Very interesting expositions with great additional explanations from the lady working on the second floor (not sure she can English though, probably just Estonian and Russian). Especially eye-catching was the hugh centerpiece of a copying machine from 1930s. We've come a long way, indeed...

The location was also with an interesting architecture, situated in a house used as a prison during the middle ages.

In addition to the examples of photography equipment from the olden days, there are also modern photo exhibitions. I liked a lot the shooting session Sirli Raitma had done of her mother, very fun and...

Lovely. They have a permanent expo on the history of photography and photographs in Estonia, as well as 3-4 small, changing exhibitions.

Their shop has a small very fancy selection of designer cards, books and handbags. Highly recommended.

The chairs are scary high- it was a true climbing effort for those kids. So if you are older or are with small kids- be prepared.

I make sure I check them out every half year or so, preferrably on one of the...