Kihnu museum

The museum, located in the old school building, has now been put into use as a museum that meets the requirements of modern times, introducing the traditional culture of Kihnu. The Kihnu Museum, which underwent a thorough renovation, was opened on June 20, 2009. The first floor of the building is fully open to visitors, the second floor houses the office of the museum staff, storage rooms, a reading room for learning about traditional culture, and a meeting room.
 
The entire exposition goes back in time up to 100 years. The regular, object-based permanent exhibition is complemented by a multimedia exhibition in the Kihnu Museum, which consists of film clips, slide programs and sound background. The exposition is structured based on themes. Local guides introduce history, customs and interesting facts from today.
 
In the room of temporary exhibitions, various exhibitions on Kihnu topics and other topics alternate. In various workshops you can get to know the customs and traditions of Kihnu better. In the museum shop, you can buy the best products of Kihnu craftsmen and entrepreneurs.
 

 

 

Kihnu museum staff

Since the museum's staff is small, all tasks must be shared among themselves. A large number of fellow Kihnu residents cooperate with the museum, who are guides, workshop instructors, craftsmen and teachers, and collectors of history. In addition, many visiting teachers from the mainland.
 
Areas of responsibility and duties are described below.

 

Maie Aav - manager and treasurer

 

  • General management of the institution
  • Planning and organization of museum work
  • Preparation and adherence to the museum budget
  • Recruitment of personnel
  • Museum representation
  • Development of museum collections (development of collection principles, preservation, creation of databases-catalogues-files)
  • Planning and execution of marketing activities
  • Organization of exhibitions
  • Organization of events (including workshops)
  • Cooperation with partners (other museums, tourism companies, etc.)
  • Consulting home history researchers
  • Organizing the sale of tickets, handicrafts, souvenirs and prints
  • Organization of pedagogical activities
  • Organization of short-term renting out of premises
  • Introducing the exhibits

 

Eve Tapp - assistent

 

  • Sale of tickets, souvenirs, prints, handicrafts
  • Introducing the exhibits
  • Building maintenance, cleaning
  • Maintenance of the plot
  • Cleaning of exhibits

 
 

www.kihnumuuseum.ee


Linaküla, Kihnu vald 88003

Pärnumaa

E-mail: muuseum@kihnu.ee

Tel: +372 5818 8094

Tel: +372 446 9717

Reg nr:75004010

Manager: Maie Aav

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