University of Tartu Natural History Museum

About

New permanent exhibition "Earth. Life. Story" since 2016 8000 exhibits from the nature of Estonia and of the world Rocks and minerals from inside the Earth and from outer space Traces of life imprinted in rock hundreds of millions of years ago Devonian cave inhabited by prehistoric fish Beautiful glittering minerals The most important mineral resources of Estonia: oil shale and peat Colorful specimens from the fauna of Estonia and the world The most exquisite songs of Estonian birds and frogs Rich "insect room" Historic educational mushroom and plant models Long-time favourites: the giraffe and the moose with wolves Natural communities from tundra to tropical rainforest Bones of mammoths and other extinct animals A 7-metre skeleton of a dwarf whale A rare rat king Live animal corner with exotic specimens

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes