Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom — Attraction in Tallinn

You may have your own opinion about communism and all other totalitarian governments... maybe it can be postive or utterly negative. This museum isn't there to tell you about black and white. There has been great terror, in the most inhumane way but behind all these numbers, there were people. And those people are the one you will hear about in this museum. Many have suffered from it (keep in mind that Estonia has been colonised by/forcefully integrated to USSR), others may have found a humble yet comfortable lifestyle in that era. That museum doesn't seek a total objective view of that era. It would be dehumanising, right ? Instead you'll hear the different voices of people from the past and today having lived through this. The museum offers you an interactive approach to this subject. While of course you won't participate by speaking about these issues, you will instead develop a complex thought about all the social issues of how one should live. At the end of the day, isn't it more interesting to think about an answer before simply expressing your opinion ? Take your time to listen to the voices of the repressed but also open your heart to those who may have found hope in...

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Vabamu Museum of Occupation and Freedom in Tallinn, and I was truly moved by the powerful exhibits and poignant storytelling on display. The museum does an excellent job of presenting a nuanced and multifaceted view of Estonia's complex history, covering both the country's struggles under Soviet occupation and its eventual path to independence.

One of the things that struck me most about the museum was the way it brought personal stories to the forefront. Through the use of personal artifacts, audio recordings, and interactive exhibits, the museum brought the lived experiences of real people to life in a way that was both educational and emotionally resonant.

Overall, I would highly recommend the Vabamu Museum of Occupation and Freedom to anyone interested in learning more about Estonia's history and the struggles for freedom and independence that have shaped the country. It's a thought-provoking and deeply moving experience that I won't...

This is a very intriguing museum, especially one of occupation. It is less interested in conveying historical information and more in the feeling and experience of those who were occupied, exiled, imprisoned, tortured, and who suffered under the occupation of the Nazis during WWII and also the Soviet Union for a much longer duration. The museum makes clear from the outset that its purpose is not to create any lasting ill-feeling towards its former occupiers. Visitors may be surprised by this, particularly if you have been to other Baltic occupation museums... I would very much recommend an hour or so in this museum. The exhibits are fascinating and the mix of them is eclectic. The historical half of the museum is, in my view, far more effective than the freedom section, though that too is thought-provoking.

All in all, this is a very interesting and well thought-out museum that offers something different to other such museums in the region. Well...