The University of Tartu Museum in Tartu, Estonia covers the history of science and university education from the 17th century to present day with fascinating tales covering science, art, astronomy, medicine and student life. There are permanent exhibitions spanning three floors showcasing objects and materials the university has used over it's long and historic academic operation, with the heritage on display, accompanied by a number of temporary exhibitions. The University of Tartu Museum offers guided tours, educational programmes, and various science events and special programmes, the Crazy Scientists office is available for children's parties, and the White Hall available for hire for special events, and there's the not to be missed very popular science tea night held once a month with intriguing presentations. Also here is The Treasury, home to truly rare gems of the University which have rarely if ever been on display, come for a fascinating journey through the academia and history of the museum.READ MORE

The Tartu University Botanical Gardens of Tartu, Estonia were founded all the way back in 1803, and today the garden design remains main the same as when it was the founded in the historical old days, complete with bronze bust and memorial stone to the founder. Today collections include 10 000 species of plants which originate from tundra, tropical rainforests and more, and they boast the most species in Estonia, dedicated to teaching visitors of the diversity of the flora and saving usage of plantal resources and protection. The Tartu University Botanical Gardens offer fascinating exhibitions and sculptures, and collections can be viewed in outdoor parts with an incredible range and variety of plant life, there;s also a park with arboretum, trees and shrubs from Europe, perennials, dicots, annuals, alpines a rose garden and more. The greenhouses include the palm house with an excellent selection of palm trees, the subtropical house, a tropical house and succulents, come for a fascinating visit to these beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

Tartu Toy Museum in the heart of Tartu, Estonia is a fascinating attraction housed in an old wooden building and transports visitors back to the joys of their childhood. There are permanent exhibits of toys through the ages including artist made dolls, souvenir dolls and traditional toys, and they have a play room and workshop rooms, plus alternating exhibits and children's activities are organized at the museum. The Tartu Toy Museum collects, preserves, studies and introduces toys of Estonia and the world, they even have a house of theatre and animation puppets in the former coach house in the yard, where they also show characters and props of animation films, and sketches and cartoons previously exhibited. There is also a theatre stage in the theatre house, children's studio and theatre puppets, come for a world of fun, learn about the process behind the making of puppet films, see the exhibits and let the children and yourself play.READ MORE

Escape Tartu is a real life escape room in Tartu, Estonia with challenging tasks, puzzles and riddles to be solved to escape the room, and is ideal for groups of 2-4 people, come test your skills, challenge yourself and escape, it's great fun. It's also the perfect way to host a unique corporate event or spend a fun day with family and friends, and their three escape rooms are very different from each other with various difficulty levels and tasks, plus they are larger than most escape rooms in Estonia, and the duration of the game is 75 minutes instead of 60. The Psycho Lab is equipped with interesting props and surprises, the Classroom comes with no traditional locks and is completely electronic, and Sherlock is a story based room where you solve a serial killer case. Escape welcomes you to a world of unforgettable fun, tests and challenges.READ MORE

Club Illusion in Tartu, Estonia is located in a posh building in an ex movie theatre, a venue which was famous for it's underground cult parties way back in the 1990's. They have an excellent range of music played by house and guest DJ's to keep the party alive, pumping and rocking the whole night, and they regularly host not to be missed live bands and events. Club Illusion is available for venue hire, and is perfect for private parties and conferences during the day or night, come visit the wonderful club in the heart of downtown.READ MORE

Hansa Tall in Tartu, Estonia offers excellent meals in welcoming and warm surrounds and beautiful rustic decor with charm and lovely painting on the walls. Food is hearty and there's an open courtyard with outdoor seating, plus they have a large choice of beers and other drinks to be enjoyed with meals. Hansa Tall is part of the Hansa Hotel and is the ideal venue for events with three halls and a capacity for up to 106 people, and typical Estonian dishes will delight, with other offerings, they are ideal for groups for lunch or dinner in an old time atmosphere, with a log built steam bath at the back, and cozy front room with fireplace.READ MORE

Cafe-Restaurant Pierre in Tartu, Estonia offers great food, a romantic atmosphere and waitrons beautifully dressed, plus they are open from breakfast with great menu choices. There is also a warm terrace perfect for summer months, and the interior is a mix of cosy old furniture and cafe house style. There's an excellent selection of cakes, and melt in the mouth chocolates and truffles by Pierre with a heady selection to choose from, come for an unforgettable experience, great dining choices, wine and coffee, they come highly recommended.READ MORE

The Estonian Aviation Museum in Tartu, Estonia showcases the world of aviation and engineering education with 25 aircrafts and helicopters in an outside exhibition as well as anti-aircraft guns, and surface to air missiles that were located on the Estonian territory during the Soviet occupation. The indoor exhibition hall have over 400 high quality models of aircrafts, helicopters and missiles and the display is fascinating for school pupils, students and families, people of all ages are welcome. The Estonian Aviation Museum also offers various attractions like trampolines and parachute jumping, simulators and more, they also host and organize lectures and family and company events, and their annual Estonian Aviation Days are the largest aviation events in the Baltics, a not to be missed spectacular affair of aerobatic celebrities, Air Force flights, wingsuit flyers, aviation techniques, interesting tents, playrooms and more, lookout for the dates.READ MORE

The Ice Age Centre in Tartu, Estonia is a fascinating theme park for the whole family showcasing the history of the universe and the future of man with interactive displays. Come visit this unique centre in the Baltic States and see life sized prehistoric animals as well as how the Estonian and world nature was formed, here there is something exciting for everyone in Vooremaa, Tartu County, a well known area for the ice age. The Ice Age Centre welcomes groups, and in summer you can enjoy a raft trip from the centre with guides who regale you with exciting stories, the raft itself unique on plastic floats, there's also a cafe at the centre with terrace open in summer, serving sandwiches, salads, delicious baked goods, ice cream, coffee and soft drinks. The cafe is available for rent up to 40 people and there's a seminar hall for up to 60 people for events, they provide catering for groups, schools and parties, in summer enjoy a raft trip with picnic basket from the cafe. Come for a fascinating, unforgettable, educational visit.READ MORE

Hostel Vaksali 4 in Tartu, Estonia offer comfortable accommodation for non smokers only in a historical building dating back to 1880. They can accommodate 49 guests in 27 rooms over one, two or three beds, and breakfast is available for groups plus there's free parking on the hostel property and coach buses are welcome. Hostel Vaksali 4 is located just 2 kilometres from the town centre and there's free WIFI, common showers and bathrooms and sports equipment storage, ideal for sports teams and traveling groups.READ MORE