University of Tartu History Museum

(founded in 1976)

The museum's permanent exposition outlines the university's history since its founding in 1632. The research equipment on display is of considerable historical significance. Visitors can wonder at an Arab globe from the 14th century, gold scales from 1560, a Dollond spyglass from the 18th century, a terrestrial globe from 1804, Professor Parrot's physics classroom from the beginning of the 19th century and more. Historical reconstructions on display also include an autopsy chamber and an alchemist's laboratory. The museum's Morgenstern Hall and White Hall are popular venues for concerts and banquets.

The museum is OPEN to visitors from
Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Guided tours for groups can be arranged by appointment outside opening hours.
Telephone: +372 737 5677, +372 737 5674
E-mail: ajaloomuuseum [ät] ut [dot] ee
www.ajaloomuuseum.ut.ee
25 Lossi St., Tartu 51003

NB! Explore the university on a virtual tour!

The virtual tour will take the visitor to the main building of the university and its art museum, history museum, natural history museum, library and botanic gardens.

The tour allows one to rise up to the tower basis of Tartu Dome Cathedral, admire the plants of the tropical Palm House in the Botanic Gardens and study photo collections of the university's history and science.

The visitor can also virtually experience the Old Anatomical Theatre, see memorials or monuments of the people related to the university, take a walk in the beautiful Toome Hill and other city center locations. Tartu Old Observatory will be added to the tour this spring after its renovation works are finished.

The 360-degree tour was created by OÜ VirtuaalStuudio.