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A new free course combining Estonian language studies with culture studies will begin at the University of TartuMuseum for adults living in Estonia.

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.

On 16 May, Museum Night “Night of Voices” will take place. On this occasion, the doors of all three buildings of the University of Tartu Museum (the University of Tartu Museum, the University of Tartu Art Museum, and the Tartu Observatory) will be open from 18:00 to 23:00.

From 20 April, all University of Tartu staff and students will receive an email invitation to participate in a study that aims to provide an overview of attitudes, knowledge and experiences related to sexual harassment, workplace bullying and discrimination at the university.

The University of Tartu museums, with their rich collections, offer discovery and excitement for visitors of all ages. During the spring holidays, you are welcome to visit the university’s museum, art museum, botanical garden, natural history museum and the library. Read and find out which exciting exhibitions and events are taking place in Tartu during the holiday week.

From 16 to 18 March, colleagues from the Turaida Museum Reserve visited the University of Tartu Museum. Together, they are developing a collection of best practices for museum professionals.

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.

The game leads you through the museum’s exhibitions and invites you to solve engaging tasks!

A record number of university members took part in the Digital Cleanup Month 2026. This shows that conscious digital hygiene has become a natural part of everyday work.

The story of Émilie du Châtelet, with passion and reason

Join us for free tours at three amazing museums in Tartu.

In December, the museum’s opening hours differ slightly from the usual schedule.

From 24 to 26 November, the education curators of the University of Tartu Museum visited the Turaida Museum Reserve, where they participated in workshops and a seminar to share experiences and develop museum accessibility.

Director of the University of Tartu Museum, Mariann Raisma, and Head of the Education Department, Tiiu Kreegipuu, will participate in a meeting of European Heritage Label sites taking place on 6–7 November in Latvia at the Turaida Museum Reserve.

The exhibition will remain open at the University of Tartu Art Museum until May 17, 2026.

This week, barriers will be installed around the ruins of the Tartu Cathedral to prevent movement in the immediate vicinity of the ruins. The condition of the cathedral ruins has gradually deteriorated over the years, and it may not be safe to be under or near the walls of the ruins.

On Saturday, 22 November at 14:00, curator Sophie Turner will guide an English-language tour of the exhibition "Voltaire: Making History".

The University of Tartu was founded on 25 October 393 years ago. This year, the anniversary was marked by memorial ceremonies, a concert and other events.

During the renovation, exhibitions remain partially open and admission is €5 for all visitors.

From 1 to 31 October, FitSphere invites students and staff to take part in the step challenge Sügissammud 2025, aiming to promote regular physical activity. Also, the most physically active higher education institution in Estonia will be determined .