Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour, Tallinn
An extension of the Estonian Maritime Museum, the Lennusadam or Seaplane Harbor in the Tallinn Airplane Harbour was inaugurated in 2012 inside a reinforced concrete shell building that was originally a hangar.
An extension of the Estonian Maritime Museum, the Lennusadam or Seaplane Harbor in the Tallinn Airplane Harbour was inaugurated in 2012 inside a reinforced concrete shell building that was originally a hangar. The museum has attractions on 3 levels - in the air, at sea level, and below the sea level, and showcases over 200 full-scale maritime and military history exhibits divided into 7 themes - boats, seaplanes, navigation equipment, hangars, naval warfare, weapons, submarines, and coastal defense. Highlights include the 600 tonne British-built Lembit submarine that was built in 1936 for the Estonian navy and remained in service for 75 years, the world's oldest steam-icebreaker Suur Tõll, replica of British seaplane Short 184 that was widely used during World War II, Minesweeper Kalev, patrol ship Suurop, and flight and submarine simulators.
Admission is €14 for adults, and €7 for children and students.