Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden news
Celebrating nature this week - events all over Estonia focus on wildlife gardens
Kolmapäevast kuni pühapäevani toimub Loodusfestival Tartus, Tallinnas, Võrus, Räpinas, Võrtsjärve ääres ja tipneb loodusvaatluste maratoniga vaatlusaladel üle Eesti.
An adventurous family day with moths and folk music at the Aparaaditehas
On Sunday, 11 June, the Nature Festival family day and closing ceremony will occur at the Aparaaditehas. Throughout the day, you can participate in various workshops and playful activities.
Designer Liina Lember introduces the life of moths at the Nature Festival
In the framework of the Nature Festival, designer and artist Liina Lember will organise nightly workshops and set up installations.
Birds, musicians and poets perform on the Barge Hall stage at the Emajõgi Lodjakoda
The Nature Festival invites you to the Bird Jam - on Friday, 9 June, at 18:00; birds, musicians and poets will come together at the Lodjakoja in Tartu to focus on urban nature.
Urmas Kõljalg and Jüri Sild present the most exciting treasures of the botanical garden's outdoor exhibition
June is a month of celebration for the University of Tartu Botanical Garden, with many events dedicated to the 220th anniversary. The tours are free of charge.
The University of Tartu Botanical Garden's 220-year history unfolds at the "Green Treasury" exhibition
On 7 June, the opening of the exhibition "The Green Treasury", dedicated to the 220th anniversary of the University of Tartu Botanical Garden, will be celebrated as the month of the Botanical Garden's birthday.
Nature photographer Urmas Tartes organises a workshop during Nature Festival
On Thursday, 8 June, at 4 pm, the University of Tartu Botanical Garden will host a nature photography workshop led by Urmas Tartes.
How biodiverse is your garden? Take part in the Nature Observation Marathon
The sixth Nature Observation Marathon will take place on 10-11 June. You can register your site until 1 June.
XIII Garden Day: 24 partners will come to sell plants
The Botanical Garden's traditional Garden Day will take place on 3 May from 10 AM to 3 PM. Every garden enthusiast can discover new plants for their garden.
University of Tartu museums received the Green Museum certificate for promoting sustainable development
On 15 May, the University of Tartu Museum and the University of Tartu Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden were given the Green Museum certificate.
Nature Festival "Garden of Life" programme open to the public
The Nature Festival will take place from 7-11 June, with a programme inspired by wildlife in gardens, the Botanical Gardens' 220th anniversary and the Year of Mobility.
The mysterious world of moths - Museum Night at the University of Tartu Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden
The University of Tartu Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden invites you to Museum Night. You can take part in exciting activities.
Web application that opens up the world of natural objects in 3D digital models
The University of Tartu Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden is developing a web application to explore digital 3D models of natural objects in its collection.
Fourth Estonian Taxonomy Day conference "Biodiversity in our gardens" on the programme of the Nature Festival
The Fourth Taxonomy Day is dedicated to the 220th anniversary of the University of Tartu Botanical Garden and focuses on preserving the biodiversity of gardens.
School pupils, come to the school holiday Nature Days "Birds, snails, and shells"
The University of Tartu Natural History Museum invites students to explore birds, snails, shells, and the world's fauna during the school holidays on 25 and 26 April.
Clay heads, sea urchins, seals and porcelain girls hidden among the greenery in the Botanical Garden
On 12 April, the ceramics exhibition "Ex terra. Hortus luteus" opened at the Botanical Garden, featuring ceramic works of art made mainly by wood-firing. The exhibition will remain open until 31 May.
Opening hours during Easter holidays
The University of Tartu Botanical Garden is open during the holidays. The Museum of Natural History is closed from 7 to 9 April, except on 8 April. You are welcome to visit us during the holidays!
Family Day "The fascinating world of fish"
The University of Tartu Natural History welcomes families on 15 April from 11 am to 3.30 pm for a Family Day.
The University of Tartu Botanical Garden's palm house stinks - Konjac is blooming again
This year is a rare new opportunity for those who missed out on the stinking Konjac last year. In the next few days, the flower will open and burst into bloom.
Nature Talks "The environmental impact of the textile industry: can the throwaway culture be stopped?"
Designer Reet Aus will discuss the textile industry's environmental impact at the Nature Talks at the University of Tartu Natural History Museum.
