Tallinn, Estonia2-3 hoursMorning
Seaplane Harbour
Interactive maritime museum inside historic seaplane hangars.
Ideal: Ideal for families, maritime history enthusiasts, and interactive museum lovers.
The museum sits inside seaplane hangars built for the Russian navy in 1916–17; these reinforced concrete shell domes were among the world's first of their kind at the time, and with no supporting columns inside, the space can hold an entire ship. The centerpiece Lembit submarine was built in England in 1936 for Estonia and is the only surviving vessel from the pre-war Estonian navy; you can go inside and walk through its narrow corridors. The exhibitions are built around simulators and touch stations.
Why go?
- For a unique museum experience in historic hangar architecture
- To see submarine and Baltic maritime history up close
- For a family-friendly, interactive route in the harbor district
Travel tip
Allow at least 2–3 hours because the museum is large; an ideal indoor option on rainy days.
