The conference venue Estonian National Museum is an ethnologically and cultural-historically oriented museum which aims at reflecting everyday life and culture as a way of life, taking into account its periodical, spatial and social diversity. The museum focuses on collecting, preserving and studying material concerned with the culture and history of Estonians, Estonian minorities and Finno-Ugric peoples and making it accessible. The address of the Estonian National Museum is Muuseumi tee 2, 60532 Tartu.
Estonian National Museum’s new building was opened in autumn 2016. The new museum has been developed into a pleasant, interesting, attractive, and gripping place for all ages. Conference participants will have the opportunity to visit the museum’s permanent exhibition free of charge during the congress days.
The venue is often used for conferences and the space is excellent for it. It is located 2.5 km from the City Centre. Free of charge public transport will be provided for conference participants. There are also electric bikes and scooters available for hire. Also, it is a lovely walk straight along Roosi Street. Detailed information about transportation options will be added here in due course.
You can find additional information about the venue on the museum's website here.
AHHAA Science Centre, Sadama 1, 51004 Tartu
The Science Centre was founded by the University of Tartu, the Ministry of Education and Research and the City of Tartu. AHHAA's main mission is to promote science to the public. The mission of AHHAA is to develop a knowledge-based mindset by providing the joy of discovery. AHHAA's four core values are knowledge, excitement, professionalism and friendliness.
During the conference dinner, a warm meal will be provided together with drinks. There will be a musical performance - furthermore, the museum will be open so you are welcome to explore all the hands-on attractions of the science centre.
Free of charge public transportation will be provided for the participants of the congress.