Located on Pärnu maantee at the edge of Tallinn’s Old Town, the Design & Architecture Gallery has been a vibrant showcase for creative innovation since 20022. This non‑profit space hosts a dynamic programme of exhibitions highlighting both Estonian and international design, architecture, and applied arts. Its displays range from cutting‑edge concepts by emerging talents to retrospectives of established creators, often accompanied by experimental projects that blur the boundaries between disciplines. The gallery is known for its inventive collaborations, such as transforming into a pop‑up restaurant during Tallinn Music Week or hosting the whimsical PiparkoogiMaania gingerbread art exhibition. With its central location and ever‑changing displays, it offers an inspiring window into contemporary aesthetics and the cultural conversations shaping Estonia’s visual landscape.
Tallinn Estonia
The Design & Architecture Gallery is located at Pärnu maantee 6, on the edge of Tallinn’s Old Town, in the Kesklinna district. Opened in 2002, this non-profit gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing Estonian and international design, architecture, art projects, and craftsmanship. The gallery actively engages with the creative community through diverse projects, including pop-up events and special exhibitions like the popular gingerbread-themed PiparkoogiMaania during the Christmas season. Its central location makes it easily accessible and close to other cultural highlights such as the bustling Freedom Square, nearby cafés, shops, and historical landmarks. The gallery’s position between the Old Town and the city center allows visitors to seamlessly combine visits with exploring Tallinn’s vibrant heritage and contemporary design scene.
Castle
Fat Margaret Tower
Castle
Kiek in de Kök & Bastion Tunnels
Museum
Estonian History Museum
Museum
Kumu Art Museum
Museum
Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom
Museum
Estonian Maritime Museum
Museum
Tallinn City Museum
Museum
Children’s Museum Miiamilla
Museum
Estonian Open Air Museum
Museum
Estonian National Opera
Opera House
Russian Theatre
Theatre
Kadriorg Art Museum
Museum
Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia
Museum
Draakoni Gallery
Gallery
Tallinn Art Hall
Gallery
Kadriorg Palace
Museum
Town Hall Square
Square
Freedom Square
Square
Kadriorg Park
Park
Danish King's Garden
Park
Botanic Garden of Tallinn
Botanical Garden
Balti Jaama Turg
Market
Viru Street
Street
St. Catherine’s Passage
Street
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Church
St. Olaf’s Church
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St. Mary’s Cathedral
Church
Tallinn Old Town
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Patkuli Viewing Platform
Tourist attractions
Pikk Hermann Tower
Historical landmark
Niguliste Museum
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Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design
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Estonian Museum of Natural History
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Estonian Health Museum
Museum
Estonian Museum of Architecture
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Seaplane Harbour
Museum
Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood
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Chocolala Chocolate Museum
Museum
Haus Gallery
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Rataskaevu 6 Art
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ArtDepoo Gallery
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Telliskivi Creative City
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Vaal Gallery
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Telliskivi Creative City’s Gallery
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Juhan Kuus Documentary Photography Centre
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Temnikova & Kasela Gallery
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Tütar Gallery
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Uus Rada Gallery
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