Discover the story of the university and the city of Tartu

The University of Tartu Museum preserves the university’s academic heritage and tells the story of the university, the city of Tartu, and the history of science and art to visitors of all ages. Museums are located in three very special places in the centre of Tartu: the reconstructed former cathedral and later university library on Toome Hill, the main building of the university, and the Old Observatory.

University of Tartu Museum | Wed–Sun 11–17

University of Tartu Art Museum | Wed–Sun 11-17

Tartu Old Observatory | Sat–Sun 11–17

News

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The University of Tartu Museum is open as usual on 3–5 April
On Good Friday, 3 April, and on Easter Sunday, 5 April, the University of Tartu Museum is open as usual from 11:00 to 17:00.
18.03.2026 for society
New University of Tartu Art Museum exhibition brings Voltaire’s influence on Estonian cultural history into focus
The exhibition will remain open at the University of Tartu Art Museum until May 17, 2026.
24.11.2025
Good news for Latvian-speaking visitors – discover the museum with a new family game!
The game leads you through the museum’s exhibitions and invites you to solve engaging tasks!
17.03.2026
The University of Tartu Museum is open as usual on 3–5 April
On Good Friday, 3 April, and on Easter Sunday, 5 April, the University of Tartu Museum is open as usual from 11:00 to 17:00.
18.03.2026 for society

Suggestions for families with children

There is a lot for curious children to discover in all three buildings of the university’s museum: the University of Tartu Museum in the cathedral, the Old Observatory and the University of Tartu Art Museum in the main building.

Crazy Scientist's Lab

Invisible city. 800 years of the city of Tartu

The Cathedral’s Chamber of Mysteries

Mummy Chamber in the art museum

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