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The Iisaku Muuseum

Was established in 1975. The founders of the museum were Helmi and Daniel Vardja who, with the schoolchildren of Iisaku, laid the foundation for an interesting and informative exposition. The museum gives an overview of Ida Viru history, culture, and nature, The exposition in former ministry-schoolhouse, built 1914, suggest to look at different interiors.
The latest part of the exhibition the history of Poluverniks ( Half believers) They were Lutherans who kept the orthodox fasts. They spoke The Votian, Estonian, Russian mixed language and their material culture was different from Estonian and Russian one. The visitors get acquainted with a living mode at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in the threshing barn and the handcraft room. The classroom suggests a view of culture, education and pastorate history through the life of Robert Theodor Hansen, the Composer of the melody ” Ema süda” (The Mother`s heart) The teacher`s room gives a view about a clerk`s life at the beginning of 1900 s.
An exposition in the firefighting room acquaints the firemen´s activities from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.

The collection of stuffed animals and birds from Alutaguse in the nature room is interesting and varied. In addition to the permanent exposition, visitors have an opportunity to look at the temporary exhibitions.

Ticket Information

The Iisaku Parish Museum is open to visitors:

  • September 1 to May 31: Tuesday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
  • Other times (including evenings, weekends, etc.), group visits, and all educational programs are available by prior agreement.
  • June 1 to August 31: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00–17:00, and Saturday, 10:00–16:00. Closed on national holidays.

Free Admission (0.00 EUR)

  • Visitors with disabilities and their accompanying person (please notify us in advance if possible, so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible).
  • Repressed persons and persons status-equal to repressed persons (upon presenting a certificate).
  • Members of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
  • Museum employees (upon presenting a staff ID).
  • Students of Alutaguse Parish schools and kindergarten children for museum visits during school hours (please arrange in advance).

Ticket Prices & Fees

  • Adults: 10.00 EUR
  • Adults with an Alutaguse Parish resident card: 8.00 EUR
  • Students (from age 8), university students, seniors: 7.00 EUR
  • Students (from age 8), university students, seniors with an Alutaguse Parish resident card: 5.00 EUR
  • Family Ticket (up to 2 adults and children): 25.00 EUR
  • Exhibition-only visit (without a general museum tour): 2.00 EUR
  • Preschool group visit without an educational program: 1.00 EUR
  • Visiting exhibitions in the Community House (without a general museum tour): 2.00 EUR
  • Photography in the museum (without flash): Free!

Guide Fees & Group Terms

  • Museum guide fee per group (approx. 15 people; for larger groups, 2 guide services should be ordered): 15.00 – 35.00 EUR
  • Guide fee for a tour in Iisaku small town: 35.00 EUR
  • Discounts for larger groups are available by agreement!
  • *If a group is more than 15 minutes late, the agreed tour may be shortened by that amount of time, or the guide fee may be calculated for the longer duration.

The museum accepts payments in cash and by bank card.
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