PERMANENT EXHIBITION
11 000 Years of History
Experiences from the PastThe 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.
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Exhibition "Kullakördi kudujad"
Traditional folk costumes and rarities of the Pärnu County
February 21 –
May 25
Extended until June 8
Clothing has always been a key way for people
to express who they are and where they belong. The identity of Pärnu County
started to take shape at the end of the 19th century, as the awakening nation
began to search for signs of being Estonian. Interestingly, the tradition of
wearing traditional clothing faded as national pride grew. By the early 20th
century, the Estonian people felt the need to reconnect with their past. They
were encouraged to gather and protect their ancestors' heritage. Traditional
folk costumes, along with the blue-black-and-white flag, became a symbol of the
nation, finding a special place in the hearts of Estonians thanks to the
tradition of song and dance festivals. Now, as we prepare for another big
festival, it’s time to dust off the clothing chests and closets once more; to
look at both the cherished items of our ancestors and the clothing inspired by
them.
This exhibition showcases the historical areas of Pärnu County along with the regions added by the recent administrative changes. Clothing pieces from the museum's ethnographic collection are arranged by parish. You may also find complete sets created created in recent years and more modern folk costumes made for local choirs.
This exhibition showcases the historical areas of Pärnu County along with the regions added by the recent administrative changes. Clothing pieces from the museum's ethnographic collection are arranged by parish. You may also find complete sets created created in recent years and more modern folk costumes made for local choirs.