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Main building of the University of Tartu
Visits to the main building are organised by the University of Tartu Art Museum in the left annex of the building.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10-18
Ülikooli 18, Tartu
+372 737 5385
kunstimuuseum.ut.ee

The mirror arch of the assembly hall’s ceiling and the area around the chandeliers was painted dawn red and adorned with grisaille-style grey-on-grey drawings of rosettes, acanthus leaves and ornaments. The restored colour of the mirrored arch is a reminder of the paintings of yesteryear.
All important events in the university’s life take place in the assembly hall: ceremonies, conferences, lectures by distinguished guests, concerts and other occasions.

University of Tartu Art Museum
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 11-17
Ülikooli 18, Tartu
+372 737 5385
kunstimuuseum.ut.ee

Ornamental paintings in the Pompeian style on the walls of the halls form the backdrop to the exhibition. The paintings were completed in 1868, when the museum moved to its current premises in the left wing of the main building of the university.
Several ancient originals can also be seen in the Art Museum: Egyptian mummies, coins, vases, clay lamps and cuneiform tablets. All mummies have been exhibited in a unique mummy chamber since 2017.

The Crazy Scientist invites young and old science fans to visit his office and make friends with science and the work of scientists. You can also attend the Saturday morning science experiments of the Crazy Scientist and organise fun and playful birthday parties in his office.
The museum tours offer a unique opportunity to learn about the history of the university, the medieval cathedral and the beautiful Toome Hill, and to listen to stories about student life.
University of Tartu Natural History Museum
Opening hours
Tue-Sun 10-18
Vanemuise 46, Tartu
+372 737 6076
natmuseum.ut.ee

In addition to welcoming visitors, the museum carries out research and promotes nature education every day. The museum offers more than 50 nature and environmental education programmes to enrich the regular school curriculum.
The Natural History Museum is the oldest museum in Estonia, having operated for over 200 years.

The scientific work done at the Tartu Observatory has repeatedly changed humankind’s understanding of the Earth and the universe. Here, scientists have worked on geodesy, astronomy, seismology, measuring time as well as theoretical and experimental physics. Tartu Observatory was put on the map of the world’s science by its director Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve, who was the first to measure the distance of a star from the Earth in 1835.
Tartu Observatory Visitor Centre
Observatooriumi 1, Tõravere, Tartu County
+372 737 4521
kosmos.ut.ee
tokk.ut.ee

It is possible to visit the Stellarium during the astronomy tour. You can take a look at the telescope and, weather permitting, you can also view celestial objects in the evening.
We offer active learning programmes for schools in remote sensing, space technology and satellites, where students work independently on tasks, make presentations and participate in practical work.
Botanical Garden
Opening hours
Every day, garden 7-19, greenhouses 10-17
Lai 38, Tartu
+372 737 6180
botaanikaaed.ut.ee

We are the oldest botanical garden in the Baltic states and have been operating in the same location for over 200 years. The garden was designed under the guidance of world-renowned botanists, Professors Ledebour and Bunge.
We offer educational programmes and tours for visitors of all ages.
University of Tartu Library
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 9-21, Sat-Sun 12-18
W. Struve 1, Tartu
General Information +372 737 5702, Borrowing +372 737 5772
utlib.ut.ee

Exhibitions on literature as well as of photos and art are displayed all year round in the exhibition hall and lobby of the library.
University of Tartu Academic Sports Club
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 7-22, Sat-Sun 8-22
Ujula 4, Tartu
+372 737 6280
sport.ut.ee

Several teams representing Tartu play their home games here: the University of Tartu Maks & Moorits basketball team, Bigbank Tartu men’s volleyball team, University of Tartu/Bigbank women’s volleyball team.
Various events have also been organised in the building: Startup Day Business Festival, the semi-finals of the Eesti Laul Song Contest, etc