The Estonian National Museum (Eesti Rahva Muuseum – ERM), located at Raadi in Tartu, is the largest museum in Estonia, as well as a multi-functional event centre. Opened in 2016, the Museum building offers an aesthetic space and intellectual environment along with state-of-the-art technical equipment for organising conferences, seminars, festivals, concerts, plays and large-scale events that require special solutions.

Internationally awarded architecture, high-tech installations, picturesque landscapes, culinary sensations at the Museum’s restaurant Pööripäev, large-scale exhibitions and various themed tours and workshops to complement the event — all within walking distance from Tartu city centre.

Conference Rooms 

The Estonian National Museum has two larger halls: a 247-seat conference hall with cutting-edge equipment, which can also be set up as a concert and cinema hall, and a black box theatre with versatile facilities that can accommodate 160 guests. The large halls are complemented by seminar rooms seating 30 to 50 people, allowing the conference to be divided into group work or parallel sessions. The spaces used for events are located at both ends of the building outside the exhibition area.

The spacious and bright bridge area connects the Museum’s Conference Centre and exhibitions and is well suited for organising larger cultural events, receptions and parties. In addition, it is possible to organise outdoor events in the outside area of the Museum, both under the roof in front of the A-entrance of the Museum and in the wine kitchen equipped with a glass shelter.

Explore the Museum’s catalogue of conference services and sample packages.

Capacity

Rooms

Theatre

Class

Cafe

U-shape

Area (m²)

Oskar Kallas Auditorium 30 14 25 16 40
Helmi Kurrik Auditorium 50 24 40 18 62
Aliise Moora Auditoorium 60 30 48 22 73
Ilmari Manninen Video Auditorium 60 30 26 85
World Film Hall 30 70
Jakob Hurt Hall 247 250
Black box Theatre Hall 160 140 208

 

Public spaces

(outside the museum’s opening hours)

Theatre

Banquet

Standing 

Area (m²)

Lobby Reception Area 600 480 1000 580
Extended Lobby Reception Area Large receptions; fairs/exhibitions 1000+
Restaurant Pööripäev 150 445
Old Distillery (open air) 200 310

 

Technical Support  

The Museum’s Conference Centre offers full service and, together with the client, finds the best solutions for the overall success of the event. Thanks to its state-of-the-art technical facilities, the Estonian National Museum is a great venue for hybrid events, where both guests and performers can participate on-site or via live streaming.

All events taking place at the Museum are serviced by a professional technical team who, if necessary, will come up with special solutions according to the nature and size of the event. The work of the technical team is priced separately.

Catering 

Catering for events taking place at the Estonian National Museum is exclusively provided by the museum’s restaurant Pööripäev. It is possible to order refreshment tables, coffee breaks and lunch, as well as gala dinners with full service.

Green Museum 

The Estonian National Museum gained the Green Museum Certificate in 2023. The aim of implementing the Green Museum principles is to incorporate environmental consciousness into all areas of the museum’s activities and to raise awareness of the museum’s social responsibility.

To encourage green and responsible behaviour, the Estonian National Museum has developed guidelines for organising both indoor and outdoor events at the Museum. We offer our customers sustainable choices and organise our work with the least possible environmental impact.

To find the best solutions, feel free to contact us and ask for a quote! 

Location

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Contact
Silja Liivamägi

Conference & Events Manager

+372 736 3028

+372 55 674 992

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Max capacity: 1000
No. of conference rooms: 15
Distance to City center: 9 min by taxi
Address
Muuseumi tee 2, 60532 Tartu