Things to do in Viljandi County, Viljandi County: The Best Museums

Kondas Center primarily focuses on naive and "outsider" art. The museum was opened in 2003 in a late 19th century rectory building. We have a permanent exhibition of Estonia's most famous naive painter Paul Kondas - who lived in Viljandi most of his life. Kondas' most well-known painting is "Strawberry Eaters", hence one may find large concrete strawberries allover the streets of Viljandi. We do some 30 temporary exhibitions yearly, half of them are by self-taught artists and the other half by professional artists.

Museum situates in an old village school building of Heimtali that is a beautiful rubble stone building from year 1864. Visitors can familiarize themselves with perfect collection of the examples of national handicraft like old household goods and the furnishings of hundred years old schoolroom. In children's' playroom a whole flock of glove design knitted pigs, cats and other domestic animals is awaiting you.

Museum of Viljandi is located in an old pharmacy with an exhibition on two floors presenting the history of Viljandi up to the middle of 20th century. There are many stuffed animals and birds in the exhibition stand introducing nature. A varied collection of archaeological finds gives an overview of the prehistory. A model of the Viljandi Order Castle with items from that period represent the Middle Ages and a model of a threshing room together with an exhibition of national garments and jewelry introduces folk culture. There's also an overview of local life and events during the 19th and 20th century and you can also watch a film. Different exhibitions are held in the room of temporary exhibitions.

The moto of Home Gallery is "Value your home", but when visiting our shopping centre you also value time: everything you need for construction or decorating your home or office, is right here.• Construction materials.• Furniture for your home (also on special order).• Audio-video, IT and photo equipment and also kitchen and home appliances.• Security systems.• Wardrobe systems, blinds, sliding doors, partition walls.

The home where composer Mart Saar (1882–1963) was raised is located in the village of Hupassaare. Much of Saar’s work was created here, in the midst of bogs and forests. After his death it was transformed into a museum showcasing the life and work of one of Estonia’s most famous choral musicians.Near the house you can enjoy inspiring nature in the Hupassaare Nature Study Trail in Soomaa National Park. 

Home Museum of the Kapp Family was established in 1971 as a branch of Viljandi Museum. The house was thoroughly reconstructed in 1973 and a memorial tablet to Villem Kapp was placed on the building's wall.The museum is in a house built by Hans Kapp, member of one of the most well-known families of composers in Estonia. He left the house to his son Villem, who wrote the greater part of his music here.The exhibition introduces the life and music of composers Joosep, Hans, Artur and Villem Kapp.