Ilon's Wonderland
Iloni Imedemaa
A wonderland museum honoring Ilon Wikland, the illustrator of Astrid Lindgren's books, with original artwork and play areas, ideal for families.
Illustrator Ilon Wikland spent her childhood in Haapsalu and went on to illustrate Astrid Lindgren's works, including Karlsson-on-the-Roof and The Brothers Lionheart. This children's art museum is housed in a wooden house in the Old Town. It displays her original works and reproductions, along with fairy-tale scenes that children can climb into, a dress-up area, and craft activities, keeping kids busy for an hour or two. There are outdoor activities in summer. Admission is about €8.
Opening hours
~Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00 (may open daily in summer)
Nearby sights
- Läänemaa Museum (Old Town Hall)
- Haapsalu Old Town
- Haapsalu Episcopal Castle
- Haapsalu Promenade & Kuursaal
- Africa Beach
- Haapsalu Lace Centre (Shawl House)
- Evald Okas Museum
- Estonian Railway Museum (Haapsalu Station)