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Pärnu Museum, Koidula Museum, the Red Tower

Special offers, opening times and ticket prices

COMBINED TICKET

THE STORY OF PÄRNU STARTS HERE!
To really understand Pärnu, you should start at the very beginning.

The combined ticket gives you the opportunity to visit all three branches of the museum once during one year - the main building of the Pärnu Museum in Aida 3, the medieval Red Tower in Hommiku 11 and the Koidula Museum in Jannsen 37. You do not have to visit the branches on the same day.

The combined ticket is valid for visiting all exhibitions and events, which are included in the price of the museum ticket. A ticket cannot be used for special events (lectures, workshops, etc.) if a separate ticket has been established for them, and for group visits.

With a combined ticket, one of our museums is free for you!

BUY THE COMBINED TICKET HERE

PÄRNU MUSEUM

OPENING TIMES
Tue-Sun 10.00-19.00

Admission to the museums ends 30 minutes before closing

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 permanent exhibition of Pärnu Museum will be renewed soon! The Aida 3 building will be closed for construction work starting from August 21, 2025.

Ph: +372 443 0585 (during opening hours)
E-mail: visit@pernau.ee
Aida 3, Pärnu, Estonia

TICKET PRICES

Adults
13€

Pupils,ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount right
9€

Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
27€

Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also IFJ press card holders (other journalists by prior arrangement)
Free admission
NB! Free admission does not extend to tours, workshops, museum classes or events.

KOIDULA MUSEUM

OPENING TIMES
Tue-Sun
 10.00-19.00

Admission to the museums ends 30 minutes before closing

Koidula Museum's permanent exhibition tells the life story of Lydia Koidula (1843–1886), who was a famous poetess and publicist during the national awakening of Estonia and her father J.V. Jannsen, who is also known as the father of journalism in the Estonian language.

Ph: +372 443 3313 (during opening hours)
E-mail: visit@pernau.ee
Jannseni 37, Pärnu, Estonia

TICKET PRICES

Adults
7€

Pupils, ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount right
5€


Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
15€

Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also IFJ press card holders (other journalists by prior arrangement)
Free admission
NB! Free admission does not extend to tours, workshops, museum classes or events.

RED TOWER

OPENING TIMES
Tue-Sun 10.00-19.00

Admission to the museums ends 30 minutes before closing


The Red Tower is Pärnu’s oldest surviving structure. In this fascinating building you can get acquainted with the architecture and story of this ancient tower and the medieval town of New-Pärnu. In the Red Tower’s panorama cinema you can watch the animated film, which introduces Pärnu’s history starting from the last Ice Age.

Ph: +372 443 3488 (during opening hours)
E-mail: visit@pernau.ee
Hommiku 11, Pärnu, Estonia

TICKET PRICES

Adults
7€

Pupils, ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount right
5€


Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
15€

Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also IFJ press card holders (other journalists by prior arrangement)
Free admission

NB! Free admission does not extend to tours, workshops, museum classes or events.

The ticket includes a panoramic cinema session and, if desired, a short introduction to the Red Tower by a museum employee.

Since only a limited number of visitors can be in the small Red Tower at the same time, we recommend buying Red Tower tickets in advance.

If you want to visit the tower with a group larger than 10 people, please write:
visit@pernau.ee.

BUY PRE-SALE TICKETS TO THE RED TOWER


GUIDED TOURS


We recommend to book a GUIDED TOUR, which can be tailored to your group’s time preferences, interests and language.
Guide services are available by prior arrangement with the museum.


Length and prices of the guided tour in our permanent exhibition:
40 to 50 minutes 45€ per group + museum tickets
1 to 1,5 hours 55€ per group + museum tickets
Group size:
up to 25 people

To order guided tours, please write
visit@pernau.ee



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