Estonian Museum of Natural History


Beginning as the collections of Estonian naturalists in the 19th century, the holdings at this natural history museum exceed 300,000 examples of the country's flora and fauna, only some of which are on display, of course. The museum also stages revolving exhibitions on subjects such The Secrets of Ancient Seas, and can be a welcome way to entertain kids in Tallinn.


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