The exhibition starts with a typical classroom from the middle of the XIX century when children learned to read over the course of two or three winters, and teaching writing was welcomed, but not compulsory.
In the Jannsen’s study, which is right next to the classroom, visitors can learn about the history of Estonian journalism and how Jannsen led the first published newspaper "Perno Postimees or Näddalileht". The first copy of Perno Postimees issued by the school teacher was released on June 5th, 1857.
Next to the classroom, there is a dining room, that will help the visitors get an idea of the life during that era and the overall atmosphere of the Jannsens’ house.
In addition to the period of their life in their house in Pärnu, the permanent exhibition of the museum also covers the peak of Jannsens’ activities – the years he spent in Tartu. Museum visitors can witness the rise and fall of the newspaper "Eesti Postimees", take part in the first Estonian song festival and watch the birth of the Estonian theater.
The final part of the exhibition is dedicated to the years of Lydias married life, the latter of which was the most difficult period for her and turned Michelson’s (Lydia Koidulas surname after marriage) flat in Kronstadt into a hospital room.
In the Jannsen’s study, which is right next to the classroom, visitors can learn about the history of Estonian journalism and how Jannsen led the first published newspaper "Perno Postimees or Näddalileht". The first copy of Perno Postimees issued by the school teacher was released on June 5th, 1857.
Next to the classroom, there is a dining room, that will help the visitors get an idea of the life during that era and the overall atmosphere of the Jannsens’ house.
In addition to the period of their life in their house in Pärnu, the permanent exhibition of the museum also covers the peak of Jannsens’ activities – the years he spent in Tartu. Museum visitors can witness the rise and fall of the newspaper "Eesti Postimees", take part in the first Estonian song festival and watch the birth of the Estonian theater.
The final part of the exhibition is dedicated to the years of Lydias married life, the latter of which was the most difficult period for her and turned Michelson’s (Lydia Koidulas surname after marriage) flat in Kronstadt into a hospital room.
