Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Tallinn Old Town
Tallinn, Estonia
A walled medieval town of cobbled lanes, guild houses, towers and steep red roofs.
Museum · Estonia · Harju
Estonian Maritime Museum, Seaplane Harbour
A maritime museum in giant concrete seaplane hangars, with a submarine and historic ships.
Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Estonian Maritime Museum, Seaplane Harbour matters
These domed concrete hangars were built in the early 20th century to shelter seaplanes. Today they house a museum with a real submarine, a historic icebreaker moored outside and aircraft hanging from the ceiling. It is a fun place for adults and children alike, and the harbour location gives you a feel for Tallinn as a maritime city.
Talking points
- The domed hangars are an early example of thin-shell concrete construction.
- A real submarine sits inside the main hall.
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