Heimtali Museum
ERMi Heimtali muuseum
A textile art museum in an old rural schoolhouse, showing traditional woven works collected by textile artist Anu Raud.
The museum is in Heimtali village, about 9 km southwest of Viljandi. It is a branch of the Estonian National Museum, housed in an old village school. Its exhibits are mainly folk textiles collected over decades by the renowned textile artist Anu Raud: handwoven rugs, knitted gloves, socks, belts and embroidery. They are displayed in the traditional style of a farmhouse, offering insight into the handicraft traditions of southern Estonia. Nearby are the 19th-century von Sivers family manor house in Heimtali, a distinctively shaped stone cheese dairy and the manor cemetery, all of which can be explored on a walk. The museum is best reached by car or taxi and is mainly open in summer, so check the official website before setting out.
Opening hours
Mainly open in summer; check the official website
Nearby sights
- Ugala Theatre
- Lake Viljandi
- St. Paul's Church
- Viljandi Suspension Bridge
- Viljandi Castle Ruins
- Estonian Traditional Music Centre (Folk Music Barn)
- St. John's Church
- Kondas Centre