Koidula museum

The main entrance to the museum is located on Jannseni Street. In front of the door is a concrete step about 20 cm high. The door is old-fashioned, with two sides, only the right one of which opens. The door opens inward and to the right. Just behind the door are automatic sliding doors. Behind them is a narrow hallway with a cloakroom. You do not have to leave your outerwear there, but you can. Turn left and come forward. The interior door also opens inward and to the right, and the bell chimes when the door opens.

To enter the museum in a wheelchair or with a pushchair, it is more convenient to use the rear entrance of the museum. To do so, please let the administrator of the museum know by calling +372 443 3313. The administrator will open the green gate to the left of the museum and lead you to the back door, which is reached by a smooth paved path. There is also a stone step and a threshold in front of the back door, but they are lower and the door is wider.

The ticket desk and reception area of the museum are located in the first room of the exhibition – the former classroom. When entering through the main door, this is the first room; when entering through the back door, you will have to turn left, go down the stairs straight through the dining room, and turn right in the classroom.

At the ticket desk, you will meet the administrator, who you will recognise by the black name tag. The administrator will help you choose the right ticket and introduce the facilities and offers of the Koidula Museum. You can also ask them further information about the exhibitions of the museum.

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If you are coming by car, you can park in the free car park on the left side of Jannseni Street, which can accommodate eight cars. Two marked parking spaces for visitors with special needs are located on Jannseni Street to the right of the museum building.

At the Koidula Museum, an induction loop is available. If the visit is booked in advance or prior notice is given, the museum can provide an assistant to help explore the exhibition, including a guided tour if requested. The presence of the induction loop is marked in the museum.

The museum has two floors. The second floor is reached by a wooden staircase with 16 steps and handrails fixed to both walls. Unfortunately, the second floor is not accessible by wheelchair.Ramps are available for crossing thresholds.

Guide dogs for the blind are welcome in the museum, as well as small lapdogs carried in a bag with prior agreement. Other pets are not permitted in the museum.

If assistance is needed when moving around in the museum, help can be requested from the visitor guide at the ticket desk. The visitor guide usually speaks Estonian and English, and in some cases also Russian and Finnish.

All rooms are equipped with special devices providing digital information, which can be listened to through headphones or a loudspeaker. Most exhibits are behind glass, but the reception staff kindly describe everything and provide guidance.

The courtyard area is spacious and open, and various concerts and summer performances are held there. A new accessible toilet has been built.