Fat Margaret - Estonian Maritime Museum

Fat Margaret - Estonian Maritime Museum

Fat Margaret - Estonian Maritime Museum
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Welcome to the Museum and Visitor Centre of Fat Margaret! You are about to embark on a journey in a UNESCO World Heritage complex which includes a medieval shipwreck, an impressive exhibition of ship models, and exciting interactive solutions, in a word: Towering Tales of the Sea! Museum and Visitor Centre of Fat Margaret reopened again 29th of November 2019. http://meremuuseum.ee/paksmargareeta/en/visitor-information/opening-times/
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  • Oxfarcats
    84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great couple of hours
    One of the best museums we have been to abroad as it was very interactive and kept your interest.Great for kids too as there was lots of stuff for them to do and all the children we saw there were enjoying getting involved. For all the exhibits it was possible for you to change the screen to a wide choice of languages. The shipwreck and story behind it was very interesting Cost 15 euros and well worth the money.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 March 2024
  • Mustanaamio
    Helsinki, Finland118 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great views, below average exhibition.
    The tower itself is a beauty. The exhibition, however, was not worth the fee. The ship wreck was interesting and nice to see, and the cellar floor exhibition was nice. The exhibition on the upper floors isn't that interesting to others than kids and ship enthusiastics. The roof floor is, however, definetely worth the visit. Even though the cafe wasn't open, the views from the top are simply beautiful.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 May 2024
  • Zarino Zappia
    Liverpool, United Kingdom111 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you like model ships, this is the museum for you – everyone else, less so
    Ironically for a museum all about Tallinn’s relationship with the sea, if I had to pick one word to describe this place, it’d be “dry”. Walls and walls of text, delving into the most tedious minutia of medieval barges and shipping routes. Three floors of display cabinets for scale models of sail, steam, and motor ships. Dimly lit exhibition boxes full of items of variable interest. That said, there’s probably enough here to justify the entry price, including a massive, recently-excavated “cog” ship hull, a bunch of really interesting little videos of sailors and passengers past and present, and a number of interactive exhibits that will keep the kids entertained, including things where you have to move or make noise to activate or control something on-screen. Despite being split across five (or six?) floors, the museum is fully accessible, with a stylish circular 8-person elevator in the middle of the tower. There are toilets and lockers on the basement level, and a small but picturesque cafe on the roof, serving drinks, cakes, snacks, and full meals, at fairly typical prices for an Old Town tourist destination.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 18 August 2024
  • jbg74
    Saint Paul, Minnesota1,098 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible Maritime Museum in the Artillery Tower
    This maritime museum is incredible. The Fat Margaret Artillery Tower has a really cool collection of ship models of various types from sailing ships to modern ships. There is a lot of information in Estonian, English, and Russian. Everything is in all three languages. There are tons of great activities for kids too. This is an incredible world class museum. One of the best museums I have been to. There is a 2nd part to the Maritime Museum at the Seaplane Harbor too.
    Thank you!
    Written 18 September 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 September 2024
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Oxfarcats
hazlemere84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
One of the best museums we have been to abroad as it was very interactive and kept your interest.Great for kids too as there was lots of stuff for them to do and all the children we saw there were enjoying getting involved. For all the exhibits it was possible for you to change the screen to a wide choice of languages.
The shipwreck and story behind it was very interesting
Cost 15 euros and well worth the money.
Written 18 March 2024
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Zarino Zappia
Liverpool, UK111 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Solo
Ironically for a museum all about Tallinn’s relationship with the sea, if I had to pick one word to describe this place, it’d be “dry”. Walls and walls of text, delving into the most tedious minutia of medieval barges and shipping routes. Three floors of display cabinets for scale models of sail, steam, and motor ships. Dimly lit exhibition boxes full of items of variable interest.

That said, there’s probably enough here to justify the entry price, including a massive, recently-excavated “cog” ship hull, a bunch of really interesting little videos of sailors and passengers past and present, and a number of interactive exhibits that will keep the kids entertained, including things where you have to move or make noise to activate or control something on-screen.

Despite being split across five (or six?) floors, the museum is fully accessible, with a stylish circular 8-person elevator in the middle of the tower. There are toilets and lockers on the basement level, and a small but picturesque cafe on the roof, serving drinks, cakes, snacks, and full meals, at fairly typical prices for an Old Town tourist destination.
Written 18 August 2024
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Sonja M
Hove, UK725 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
This museum has something for everyone from toddler upwards. It presents Tallinn's maritime heritage in an interesting and easy to understand way. Spread over several floors each floor has a different theme , with activities
Written 9 July 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,365 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
This funny name perhaps came after its shape or its cannon. It’s one of 26 bastions of the town wall. It was built in 1500s originally served to protect the port, but later it became gunpowder and weapon warehouse and prison. The diameter of the building is 25 metres and its height is about 20m, its walls are 4,4-6 metres thick. We visited it and took lots of photos. Nowdays it’s the Estonian Maritime Museum building. It was closed so we couldn’t go in, but it’s worth to see it outside, too.
Written 10 December 2022
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN1,098 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Family
This maritime museum is incredible. The Fat Margaret Artillery Tower has a really cool collection of ship models of various types from sailing ships to modern ships. There is a lot of information in Estonian, English, and Russian. Everything is in all three languages. There are tons of great activities for kids too. This is an incredible world class museum. One of the best museums I have been to. There is a 2nd part to the Maritime Museum at the Seaplane Harbor too.
Written 17 September 2024
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Thank you!
Written 18 September 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Mustanaamio
Helsinki, Finland118 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
The tower itself is a beauty. The exhibition, however, was not worth the fee. The ship wreck was interesting and nice to see, and the cellar floor exhibition was nice. The exhibition on the upper floors isn't that interesting to others than kids and ship enthusiastics. The roof floor is, however, definetely worth the visit. Even though the cafe wasn't open, the views from the top are simply beautiful.
Written 11 May 2024
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Pat L
Raisio, Finland16 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
Lots and lots of models of ships from different eras and some maritime items also on display. All floors also have some small games and other attractions for children. Our family spent an hour here after visiting the Lennussdam and the kids wouldn’t want to leave!
Written 19 October 2024
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Dingers
St Austell, UK64 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
I stayed in room 109 as a single room. With en suite. The room was a good size and was exceptionally clean. The decor was slightly tired but the hostel is extremely well priced and good safe facilities. The location is perfect for easy access to the city and the port. Less than 10 minutes each way. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful and English was perfect. I would highly recommend. Was an incredibly safe and well run Hostel.
Written 4 January 2020
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Traveller3300
Belgium76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
Modern museum, very well put together in a beautiful location. Recommend for children too. There is much to see, you can walk around for about an hour. Also nice gift shop and cafetaria and also
Written 15 December 2022
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
At one of the main entrance portals of the Old Town, enjoy a well curated exhibit of Estonian sea culture. Thoughtful for kids. And the best part: a fabulous rooftop terrace to soak in the harbor views and activity. Go towards the end of the day and stay leisurely on the terrace. Loved this!
Written 15 August 2023
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