Welcome to Mõniste Rural Life Museum, the oldest and southernmost open-air museum in Estonia!

The exposition offers an excellent overview of the local rural life from the Stone Age until the first half of the 20th century, providing a rare opportunity to visit one of the few older type barn dwellings in Estonia, 2 different smoke saunas, learn about the history of Mõniste manor and much more. Visitors can also explore and shop at the store of Mõniste Tarwitajate Ühisus (Mõniste Consumers’ Association). It was opened in 1926 & closed before World War II. However, after its previous ambience and interior design were fully recreated, it continues to serve as our museum shop.

English audio & text guides are available when visiting our museum.

We are open:

1st of May – 31st of September: EVERY DAY 10 am– 5 pm

1st of October – 30th of April: Monday – Friday 10 am – 2 pm

Closed on public holidays!

If you wish to visit our museum with a larger group, outside of operating hours or enjoy our smoke sauna, please book your visit beforehand.

Information:

📞 +372 789 0622 /+372 5804 6692 / +372 5622 8538

✉ monistemuuseum@wi.ee

Address: Mõniste Talurahvamuuseum, Kuutsi küla 66018, Rõuge vald, Võrumaa, ESTONIA

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