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Estonian War Museum
Museum in Viimsi, Estonia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Estonian War Museum (full name Estonian War Museum – General Laidoner Museum; Estonian: Eesti Sõjamuuseum – kindral Laidoneri muuseum) is a war museum in Viimsi, Estonia. The museum is dedicated to military history of Estonia. The museum is named after Estonian general Johan Laidoner.[1]
Eesti Sõjamuuseum – kindral Laidoneri muuseum | |
![]() The museum is located in the former Viimsi Manor house | |
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Established | 1919 (1919) |
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Location | Pargi tee 12, Viimsi, 74001 Harju maakond, Estonia |
Coordinates | 59°30′05″N 24°50′04″E |
Type | Military history |
Website | esm |
The museum was established in 1919 as Museum of the Estonian War of Independence. At the time of establishing, the Estonian War of Independence was not over (ended in 1920).[1]
1921–1940, the leader of the museum was Taavet Poska. At this time, the museum was located in Tallinn Old Town at Vene Street 5. In 1940, the museum was closed.[1]
The museum was re-established in 2001.[1]
Due to the limited space around the Viimsi Manor house, the potential new location for the museum may be in Patarei Sea Fortress in Tallinn.[1]