Museum
The Estonian Military Academy’s Museum is located in the building of the Estonian Military Academy in Tartu. It is part of the Estonian War Museum – General Laidoner Museum and focuses on introducing the Estonian Defense Forces and the Estonian Defense League during periods of independence.
The muuseum began as the archives of the Estonian Defense League in the early 1990s, operated under the authority of the Estonian Military Academy from 1998 to 2021.
The Estonian Military Academy Museum provides an overview of various weapons, decorations, symbols, communications technology, ammunition, engineering equipment, and much more that the Estonian Defense Forces and the Estonian Defense League have used over time.
The museum offers tours with different thematic focuses. You can take a general tour or focus on specific aspects of Estonian military history, such as the development of weaponry. Teachers are welcome to conduct history and national defense lessons in the form of tours. Tours are available for both individual visitors and groups (up to 30 people). The tour usually lasts 45 minutes.
The museum’s tasks also include teaching and identifying, collecting, preserving, researching, and communicating to the public items and materials related to Estonia’s military development.
Contact
Ranno Sõnum, +3725694 7064, [email protected]
Riia 12. 51010 Tartu
Visiting the museum and guided tours are free of charge! Please bring a valid ID with you.
Library
The library of the Estonian Military Academy has been operating in Tartu since December 8, 1999, providing access to information resources necessary for teaching and research.
Since the beginning of 2022, the library has been part of the Estonian Defense Forces Library. It is a specialized library in the field of military science, serving the staff of the Ministry of Defense, students, conscripts, and partners of the Estonian Military Academy. All others can use the materials in our collections through an interlibrary loan service.
The library of the Estonian Military Academy is open to all readers. Please make an appointment in advance and bring your ID with you.
Opening hours
Mon-Thu, 8.30-16.45
Fri 8.30-15.30
Lunch
12.00-12.30
Contact
717 1197
717 1198
E-mail: [email protected]