Place Guide

Peter I House Museum (Peter the Great)

Peter I House Museum is a small wooden house museum in Kadriorg connected to Peter the Great and Catherine I — an offbeat history stop that pairs perfectly with Kadriorg Park and Kumu.

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Photo by Vladyslav Melnyk on Unsplash.

Why It’s a Great Hidden-Gem Museum

This is Tallinn history in miniature: not a grand palace, but a small place with a big story. It’s perfect if you like travel moments that feel discovered rather than “scheduled.”

How to Plan the Visit

Keep it simple:

Museum stop → park wander in Kadriorg → one bigger museum (optional)

If you want a “big museum” anchor nearby, choose Kumu.

Pair It With

Kadriorg Art Museum for palace atmosphere
A calm cafe finish (see Best Cafes)

Practical Notes

Small museums can have limited hours. Check the official Peter I House Museum information before you go — especially outside peak season.

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Nearby on the map

A few close-by pages to help you build a simple walking loop.

Kumu Art Museum

0.1 km away

Mikkel Museum

0.3 km away

Kadriorg

0.3 km away

Kadriorg Palace

0.3 km away

Kadriorg Art Museum (Kadriorg Palace)

0.3 km away

Children’s Museum Miiamilla

0.4 km away

Kadriorg Japanese Garden

0.5 km away

Estonian Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak)

1.0 km away

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