PERMANENT EXHIBITION
11 000 Years of History
Experiences from the Past
"Mother, I wore a uniform"
School, education, and uniforms in Pärnu in 13-20th century
February 1 - June 2
The exhibition is mainly in Estonian, but English translations are provided in a separate folder.
Experiences from the Past
The permanent exhibition on Pärnu Museum building provides an overview of 11 000 years of history in Pärnu County through exciting exhibits and displays that introduce the life and conditions of the various eras.
The main exhibit shows local developments from Neolithic times right up to the late 1980s and includes a mini-cinema showing archival films.
Our pride and joy is the so-called 'Stone Age Madonna'. At more than 8000 years old, it is the oldest known human-shaped sculpture in the Scandinavia and Baltic Sea area. Other star attractions include a fragment of a 14th-century merchant ship and a glass floor that lets you look down onto archaeological remnants of one of the town's historic gates, which let through all the people and goods from New Pärnu port to the Hanseatic city.
The main exhibit shows local developments from Neolithic times right up to the late 1980s and includes a mini-cinema showing archival films.
Our pride and joy is the so-called 'Stone Age Madonna'. At more than 8000 years old, it is the oldest known human-shaped sculpture in the Scandinavia and Baltic Sea area. Other star attractions include a fragment of a 14th-century merchant ship and a glass floor that lets you look down onto archaeological remnants of one of the town's historic gates, which let through all the people and goods from New Pärnu port to the Hanseatic city.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
"Mother, I wore a uniform"School, education, and uniforms in Pärnu in 13-20th century
February 1 - June 2
The exhibition focuses on education throughout the ages, highlighting the historical significance and development of schools, and tells stories from school days, taking us back to the school desk for a moment.
The first part of the exhibition provides an overview of the history of education and schools from the 13th to the 20th century. The second part reflects on the history of school uniforms, teaching aids and accessories from different periods. The third part describes the tradition of wearing school uniforms after World War II in the context of Pärnu and includes 11 stories related to school uniforms from individuals.
The first part of the exhibition provides an overview of the history of education and schools from the 13th to the 20th century. The second part reflects on the history of school uniforms, teaching aids and accessories from different periods. The third part describes the tradition of wearing school uniforms after World War II in the context of Pärnu and includes 11 stories related to school uniforms from individuals.
The exhibition is mainly in Estonian, but English translations are provided in a separate folder.