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 | Tu–Sun 10–18 | Thu 10–20

University of Tartu Art Museum | Tu–Sun 10–18

Tartu Old Observatory | Tu–Sun 10–18

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Making the Invisible Visible: the exhibition “Invisible Tartu. 800 Years Since the Birth of the City” reopens from 28 June
On 28 June, the popular exhibition "Invisible Tartu. 800 Years Since the Birth of the City " reopens in an updated form at the University of Tartu Museum. Originally created for Tartu’s year as the European Capital of Culture in 2024, the exhibition will now become a permanent part of the cathedral exhibitions.
26.06.2026 for society
From 5 June, a new exhibition of portrait paintings can be seen at the University of Tartu Art Museum
The exhibition “The Face of a Decade” introduces the painting collection of the University of Tartu Art Museum.
The University of Tartu Museum’s new exhibition “Is It Easy to Be Old?” invites people to reflect on ageing
At the University of Tartu Museum, visitors can see the exhibition “Is It Easy to Be Old?”, which invites people to reflect on the meaning of ageing and the challenges of an ageing society.
Observe the Sun at Tartu Old Observatory Every Summer Weekend
Observe the Sun at Tartu Old Observatory Every Summer Weekend
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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 Tartu. 800 years since the birth of the City

The Cathedral’s Chamber of Mysteries

Mummy Chamber in the art museum

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