Our museum sites
Pärnu Museum, Koidula Museum, the Red Tower
Special offers, opening times and ticket prices
COMBINED TICKET
THE STORY OF PÄRNU STARTS HERE!
To really understand Pärnu, you should start at the very beginning.
The combined ticket gives you the opportunity to visit all three branches of the museum once during one year - the main building of the Pärnu Museum in Aida 3, the medieval Red Tower in Hommiku 11 and the Koidula Museum in Jannsen 37. You do not have to visit the branches on the same day.
The combined ticket is valid for visiting all exhibitions and events, which are included in the price of the museum ticket. A ticket cannot be used for special events (lectures, workshops, etc.) if a separate ticket has been established for them, and for group visits.
To really understand Pärnu, you should start at the very beginning.
The combined ticket gives you the opportunity to visit all three branches of the museum once during one year - the main building of the Pärnu Museum in Aida 3, the medieval Red Tower in Hommiku 11 and the Koidula Museum in Jannsen 37. You do not have to visit the branches on the same day.
The combined ticket is valid for visiting all exhibitions and events, which are included in the price of the museum ticket. A ticket cannot be used for special events (lectures, workshops, etc.) if a separate ticket has been established for them, and for group visits.
With a combined ticket, one of our museums is free for you!
PÄRNU MUSEUM
Pärnu Museum's main exhibition is being rebuilt!
The museum main building (Aida 3) is temporarily closed for construction starting from August 21st and fully closed starting from December 1st.
The musem will reopen on February 21, 2026.
Ph: +372 443 0580
E-mail: visit@pernau.ee
Aida 3, Pärnu, Estonia
The museum has two additional museum branches to further showcase the area's fascinating history and people:
E-mail: visit@pernau.ee
Aida 3, Pärnu, Estonia
The museum has two additional museum branches to further showcase the area's fascinating history and people:
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KOIDULA MUSEUM
OPENING TIMES
Wed-Sat 10.00-18.00
During the holidays:
22.-26.12 closed
27.-30.12 open
31.12-01.01 closed
02.-04.01 open
Admission to the museums ends 30 minutes before closing
Wed-Sat 10.00-18.00
During the holidays:
22.-26.12 closed
27.-30.12 open
31.12-01.01 closed
02.-04.01 open
Admission to the museums ends 30 minutes before closing
Koidula Museum's permanent exhibition tells the life story of Lydia Koidula (1843–1886), who was a famous poetess and publicist during the national awakening of Estonia and her father J.V. Jannsen, who is also known as the father of journalism in the Estonian language.
TICKET PRICES
Adults
7 €
Pupils, ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount
5 €
Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
15 €
Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also IFJ press card holders (other journalists by prior arrangement)
Free admission*
*Free admission does not extend to tours, workshops, museum classes or events.
7 €
Pupils, ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount
5 €
Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
15 €
Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also IFJ press card holders (other journalists by prior arrangement)
Free admission*
*Free admission does not extend to tours, workshops, museum classes or events.
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RED TOWER
OPENING TIMES
Wed-Sun 10.00-18.00
During the holidays:
22.-26.12 closed
27.-30.12 open
31.12-01.01 closed
02.-04.01 open
Admission to the museums ends 30 minutes before closing
The Red Tower is Pärnu’s oldest surviving structure. In this fascinating building you can get acquainted with the architecture and story of this ancient tower and the medieval town of New-Pärnu. In the Red Tower’s panorama cinema you can watch the animated film, which introduces Pärnu’s history starting from the last Ice Age.
TICKET PRICES
Adults
7 €
Pupils, ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount right
5 €
Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
15 €
Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also IFJ press card holders (other journalists by prior arrangement)
Free admission*
*Free admission does not extend to tours, workshops, museum classes or events.
The ticket includes a panoramic cinema session and, if desired, a short introduction to the Red Tower by a museum employee.
Since only a limited number of visitors can be in the small Red Tower at the same time, we recommend buying Red Tower tickets in advance.
7 €
Pupils, ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount right
5 €
Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
15 €
Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also IFJ press card holders (other journalists by prior arrangement)
Free admission*
*Free admission does not extend to tours, workshops, museum classes or events.
The ticket includes a panoramic cinema session and, if desired, a short introduction to the Red Tower by a museum employee.
Since only a limited number of visitors can be in the small Red Tower at the same time, we recommend buying Red Tower tickets in advance.
GUIDED TOURS
Guide services are available by prior arrangement with the museum.
Length and prices of the guided tour in our permanent exhibition:
40 to 50 minutes 45€ per group + museum tickets
1 to 1,5 hours 55€ per group + museum tickets
Group size: up to 25 people