Aibolands Museum (Coastal Swedes Museum)
Rannarootsi muuseum
A museum telling the 700-year history of Estonia's Coastal Swedes, with a centerpiece embroidered tapestry about 15 meters long.
The Coastal Swedes settled along the northwestern Estonian coast and in places such as Vormsi and Noarootsi from the 13th century, and most of them moved to Sweden during World War II. The museum sits by the sea on the west side of the promenade. Its displays include fishing boats, farming tools, and clothing, along with the long embroidered tapestry “Rågöl,” which depicts the community's history, and an old boathouse. It offers a window into this region's distinctive culture. Admission is about €5, and opening hours are longer in summer.
Opening hours
~Tue–Sat 11:00–16:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Haapsalu Promenade & Kuursaal
- Haapsalu Old Town
- Evald Okas Museum
- Haapsalu Lace Centre (Shawl House)
- Ilon's Wonderland
- Haapsalu Episcopal Castle
- Läänemaa Museum (Old Town Hall)
- Paralepa Beach