Tickets to the St. Nicholas' Church and Museum
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Embark on a self-guided audio tour showcasing Tallinn's charm and history, tailored for adventurers keen to explore at their own pace. This journey through time provides an immersive experience into the city's storied past, presenting a tapestry of architecture, legends, and culture. It is a captivating encounter with Estonian heritage, designed for curious minds eager to unearth the mysteries of this medieval city. The route winds from the commanding Toompea Castle, where the narrative begins, to the imposing Fat Margaret Tower at its conclusion. Along the way, stroll through cobbled lanes, under soaring spires, and across lively squares. Starting points of interest include the grandeur of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the ancient walls of St. Mary's Cathedral. Key highlights range from the Gothic elegance of The Great Guild Hall to the spirited craftsmanship in St. Catherine's Passage. Travelers will be enchanted by the acoustic marvels within St. Nicholas' Church and the legends woven through the Danish King's Garden. Enveloped in the atmosphere of times long gone, yet pulsating with present-day vibrancy, each stop along this tour is an invitation to connect with Tallinn's evocative history. Get ready to craft unforgettable memories, one step at a time, in this Baltic jewel.
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About St. Nicholas' Church and Museum
We recommend exploring Tallinn’s old town with the private walking tour.
Tickets to the Museum cost €12 for adults, €8 for children aged 9-18, seniors aged 65+, students and teachers with a valid ID, conscripts of the Estonian army, artists with valid ID, and European Youth card holders. Family ticket costs €24.
The Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is closed on national holidays: on January, 1 and December, 24, 25, and 26.
The Church and the Museum do not get too crowded compared with some other places in Tallinn but are best visited on weekday mornings.
St Nicholas’ Church, or Niguliste kirik, was built in the 13th century and dedicated to the protector saint of sailors and fishermen. The building also had a defensive function back then, until the city itself was fortified by the walls. Since then, the church has been rebuilt and renovated a few times. A spire was added and extended, currently standing at 344 feet high.
Heavily damaged by the Soviet troops bombing the city in 1944, the building was restored from 1953 to 1981 and currently serves as a museum of medieval ecclesiastical art and a concert hall. Until the end of the 19th century, one of the chapels used to hold the mummy of Duke Charles Eugène de Croÿ, a military commander (because nobody wanted to pay for his funeral)
Among the works of art on display in the former church are:
- most famously, a fragment of the 15th-century painting Danse Macabre by Bernt Notke, originally 98 feet wide
- a winged altarpiece (retable) by the Lübeck master Hermen Rode that was created between 1478 and 1481; it portrays over 40 saints and biblical characters
- a fine collection of silver, including church silver, the silver of the merchant organization Brotherhood of the Black Heads, and the silver of the guilds and crafts
- a 13 feet high brass candelabrum from the 16th century
The Church is located at Niguliste 3, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia, in the heart of the Old Town, between Vabaduse väljak and the Town Hall. It is easily accessible on foot from most of the locations in downtown Tallinn.
Vabaduse Väljak is the nearest stop for buses number 5, 9, 11, 16, 17, 17A, 21, 21B, 22, 23, 36, 40, 41, 41B, 42, 46, 48, and 73, for trams 3 and 4, and for trolleybuses 1 and 3. If you’re traveling by car, the nearest parking lots are located on Rüütli Street and next to and under Vabaduse väljak. Parking fees apply.
FAQ about St. Nicholas' Church and Museum
You can get your tickets on the spot or online. We suggest that you purchase yours in advance in order to avoid the queues. The ticket is valid for one year and can be returned/exchanged up to one day before your visit.
Tickets can be reserved online anytime ahead of your visit. This can be done via our website.
- Tallinn Town Hall
- Vabaduse väljak
- St Mary's Cathedral
- Holy Spirit Church
- Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall
- Katariina käik
- Pikk jalg
- Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom
- Estonian Maritime Museum