How Does a Kolkhoz Fit Indoors?
On 24 January at 3:00 pm, MUHK / the Estonian Agricultural Museum will open the exhibition “Look, I Shrunk the Collective Farm!”, bringing a highly detailed miniature collective farm into the exhibition hall at a 1:35 scale. The exhibition features Soviet-era tractors, buildings, tools, animals, and landscape elements, together forming
The development of a new permanent exhibition at MUHK / the Estonian Agricultural Museum
The Estonian Agricultural Museum is evolving into the Rural Curiosity Center (MUHK). The transformation from a traditional agricultural museum into a rural life discovery center began in spring 2025, when the permanent exhibition “Barn Symphony” opened in the museum’s barn building. By autumn 2026, the main manor house located in
Agricultural Museum invites you to find out during Curiosity Days: which is smarter – a human or AI?
On 15–16 November, the Estonian Agricultural Museum will host a playful and educational challenge titled “Which is smarter – a human or AI?” as part of the President’s Curiosity Days initiative. Visitors will search for objects displayed in the museum based on names suggested by artificial intelligence and can also
Tori Municipality named Tori Horse Breeding Farm the Company of the Year 2025
At the celebration of the 8th anniversary of Tori Municipality, Tori Horse Breeding Farm was named Tori Municipality’s Company of the Year 2025. The title was awarded for the farm’s contribution to the local economy, the development of tourism and equestrian sports, and for increasing the visibility of the region.
Estonian Agricultural Museum hosted Baltic Chain Tour
On August 23–24, the Estonian Agricultural Museum had the honor of once again hosting the Baltic Chain Tour, serving as the race center for two days. The tour is dedicated to the anniversary of the Baltic Chain and has been organized, with a few breaks, since 2011. This year, 13
Special Competitions for Municipal Leaders at the Estonian Agricultural Museum – 50th Estonian Local Governments’ Summer Games
On August 16, the 50th Estonian Local Governments’ Summer Games took place, organized by the Estonian Sports Association Jõud and Kambja Municipality, bringing together over 2,100 athletes. But this year, the Summer Games weren’t limited to stadiums and sports halls – the Estonian Agricultural Museum was also proud to host
Estonian president at Tori Horse Breeding Farm
On June 22, the Tori Horse Breeding Farm had the honor of hosting the President of the Republic of Estonia, Mr. Alar Karis, along with his entourage. From the Tori Church, the President was brought to the farm's new indoor riding arena in a horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by students from
Tori Horse Breeding Culture Added to Estonia’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List
In March 2025, the Estonian Intangible Cultural Heritage Council officially added the entry “Breeding of Tori cultural horses” to Estonia’s national list of intangible cultural heritage. This is a significant recognition for Tori Horse Breeding Farm, the entire community of breeders, and Estonian horse culture as a whole. The Tori
Estonian Rural Life Museums Received Three Nominations at the Museum Rat Awards
The Estonian Rural Life Museums, which include the Estonian Agricultural Museum, the Carl Robert Jakobson Farm Museum, and the Tori Horse Breeding Farm, have been nominated for the prestigious Museum Rat (Muuseumirott) Awards in three distinguished categories this year. These awards recognize the outstanding creativity, innovation, and contribution of Estonian
The Tractor with a Little Bear – A Unique Handcrafted Machine Tells Its Story
The Estonian Agricultural Museum has recently added a remarkable and heartwarming creation to its collection – The Tractor with a Little Bear. Built in 1993 by Kalju Simuland in Peedumäe, this one-of-a-kind tractor exemplifies the creativity and resourcefulness that helped sustain rural life in Estonia through the years. Kalju Simuland











