Tartumaa Museum

Elva, Estonia

Tartumaa Museum was founded in 1959 to exhibit the history and culture of Tartumaa county. There is for example a rich collection of coins and archaelogical findings in the permanent exhibition.

Reference: Tapio Mäkeläinen 2005. Viro - kartanoiden, kirkkojen ja kukkaketojen maa. Tammi, Helsinki, Finland.

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Pikk 2-4, Elva, Estonia
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Founded: 1959
Category: Museums in Estonia
Historical period: Soviet Occupation (Estonia)

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