Audru Museum
Pärnumaa
Audru Museum, founded in 1996, is located in the historic buildings of the former Audru manor complex in Pärnu County, southwestern Estonia. The museum occupies two main structures: the summer manor house, known as the manager's house, and the manor's old distillery cellar. Inside the manor house, a permanent exhibition on the second floor presents the daily life of Audru's people across centuries through artifacts such as traditional embroidery, school supplies, and wooden and birch bark tools. The first floor features the Fireplace Hall, a versatile space hosting temporary exhibitions, literary evenings, and meetings with notable figures. The outdoor museum in the distillery cellar displays a wide range of historic agricultural tools and vehicles, including a threshing machine, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into rural life. The museum serves as a cultural hub, preserving local heritage and providing educational opportunities in a charming historic setting.
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Tip: The museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00 to 18:00, and visits at other times can be arranged by appointment. Visitors with mobility, visual, or hearing impairments are encouraged to schedule in advance for tailored assistance. It is advisable to check the official website or contact the museum for current exhibitions and to book visits ahead, especially for group tours. Combining visits to both the manor house and the outdoor museum offers a fuller experience of Audru's rural heritage.
Interesting facts
- •The museum is housed in two historic buildings of the former Audru manor complex: the summer manor house and the distillery cellar.
- •The permanent exhibition includes traditional embroidery, school supplies, and tools made from wood and birch bark.
- •The outdoor museum displays historic agricultural machinery, including a threshing machine.
- •The Fireplace Hall on the manor house's first floor is used for cultural events such as exhibitions, poetry evenings, and meetings with notable people.
History
Audru Museum was established in 1996 within the former Audru manor complex, which historically belonged to the Baltic German nobility.
The manor buildings, including the summer manor (manager's house) and the distillery cellar, have been preserved and repurposed to house the museum's exhibitions.
Over time, the museum has developed permanent and temporary displays that chronicle the everyday life and cultural traditions of the Audru region.
The museum today stands as a testament to the area's rural heritage and the historical significance of the manor estate in local history.
Place Guide
Permanent Exhibition
Located on the second floor of the manor house, this exhibition showcases artifacts illustrating the life and culture of Audru's inhabitants over centuries, including traditional crafts, educational materials, and everyday tools.
Fireplace Hall
Situated on the first floor of the manor house, this hall hosts various temporary exhibitions, literary events, and meetings, serving as a cultural gathering space within the museum.
Outdoor Museum (Distillery Cellar)
Set in the former distillery cellar of the manor, this outdoor museum displays an extensive collection of historic agricultural equipment and vehicles, offering insight into traditional farming life.
Contact
Phone: 5300 2172
