kgb cells museum

topik663

Again one museum in Tartu which was cheap. It's worth a visit. There is old cells that were used by the KGB. Inside those cells there is a lot of information about the period of 1940's-1980's. Of course it's mostly about Soviet Union but includes something about Nazi period too.

sjs1811

A small museum in the cells used by the KGB. Tells the story of occupation by the Soviet regime in particular. Sad and depressing in terms of people's ability to behave inhumanely to others, but an important piece of history to understand. These museums start to help the visitor understand why each of the Baltic States are such keen members of the EU and NATO. They cherish their long awaited independence.

626lad

Definitely worth a visit. the testimonials of Estonian prisonners held here and tortured and/or transported later to Siberia for a crime none other than that of being Estonian, thanks to Stalin's policy of ethnic cleansing. Hair raising, sad, depressing. But a must. Just to remind people of what dictatorships do to people. Likewise visit the museum of deportation in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius.

WCOB

The museum is quite small and covers one floor. However, the entry fee of 4 euro is definitely worth the visit if in Tartu. The museum has exhibits and displays scattered throughout the rooms. The highlight for me was at the end of the corridor in room eight and don't leave until the door slams shut. soon!

Cholden80

This museum makes one really consider the impact of soviet rule in Estonia. The exhibits left you with chills. Only plan about thirty minutes to tour the site. There are information sheets in English to explain the exhibits. A must do if touring Tartu.

jlaakso

This is what I wanted to get out of the KGB house in Riga, Latvia - a concise history of what happened at the time of the second world war and the years since, up until independence. This is a small museum with plenty of text, but it's considered, and well delivered through personal stories. Takes 45-90 minutes to go through, depending on how thorough you are.

laukkhei

It is really small museum. Not much to see here. I cannot recommend. If you don't have anything else to see then go here. There is a small amount of history to read about the Estonia and how KGB has worked during the history.

RobinS796

This museum is a must see for all visitors to Tartu who have just the vaguest interest in what it was like to be Estonian under the Soviet regime.The displays are very well put together and the statistics given in the displays make grim reading. The shocking thing for me is that this is relatively recent history and it affected me more than I anticipated

CaraB123

Though small we really enjoyed this experience. The display is very well put together . Everything is in Estonian and English. It gives a great insight into the suffering of the Estonian people in the last century. Well worth a visit and cheap entrance fee.

Cantonas

The place was very small, and calling it a museum makes one think that it's quite a big bigger. However, it gives a truthful picture of what kind these places used to be, not that long ago. Would have appreciated more detailed information which is possible, if you call ahead and reserve a guided tour.

zippy608

This is where we started our trip so this was my first glimpse into a world that I had grown up hearing about. History has said that the KGB was something to be feared and now you can see why. The museum actually tells a lot of Estonian history under the Soviet's. You learn about the deportations, the Gulags, the Estonian resistance groups, and finally what went on down in the basements by the KGB. It is not a very big museum, but there are lots of things to see and read. The info. is available in English as well as a few other languages and there are lots of photos to see as well. It was a bit hard to find only because there is only a small sign on the side of the door. I would recommend going to this museum.

MiiaL_12

This is a must place to go when in Tartu. It gives you a very good idea about the history of Estonia under the Soviet Union regime. It makes you appreciate everything you see in Tartu today even more.

CyclingMatt

Small but excellent museum. Very descriptive info available and English language well catered for. If you're interested in the life of normal people during these mysterious times, then you really can't go wrong here.

alleng905

Haha i walked past it three times before i found the door. Once i did, the 2€ fee was well worth it. A small but decent museum. I recommend it.

Bingo_the_dog

It's a really interesting small museum, in the former cells of the KGB. You get a perfect overview of the struggle for freedom in Estonia, the German occupation and the Soviet regime. There is a collection of original objects, and you get a very impressive feeling of what it meant to be kept in those cells.... Definitely a must see in Tartu!