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NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 18TH OF MAY Night of Patterns PROGRAM

NIGHT OF MUSEUMS

th MUSEUMS OPEN FOR FREE 18 of May 2019 18.0023.00 www.muuseumiöö.ee

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SOERA FARM MUSEUM AT KROOGI FARM OF MIHKEL ENVIRONMENTAL KIIBUS EDUCATION CENTRE VALGU. OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM PALADE, PÜHALEPA PARISH. OPENING NIGHT: 18–22 HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–23 In 1936, shipwright Mihkel Kiibus built a farm Soera Farm is going to have a true night of in Valgu village. In 1988, his daughter Helma patterns. bequeathed it to the museum. A large selection of beautifully patterned The Kiibus residence tells the story of a handicraft from the chests of Soera Farm will seaman’s home in the 1930s, family break-up be put on display. Pattern drawing, pattern disc during the war, deportations and subsequent making and pattern games will be organised life under the Soviet regime. It is a place where at every full hour. Patterns will be sought in history has stopped, as the house has remained the farm, in the farmyard and on a forest trail. unchanged since 1988 when the last residents On every half hour, pancakes and tea will be left. served. PÜHALEPA CHURCH ESTONIAN ORTHODOX SUUREMÕISA. OPENING HOURS FOR THE CHURCH OF THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 19–23 NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF Visitors can listen to choir-singing, organ GOD music and tales about the past and present of KURISTE. OPENING HOURS FOR THE Pühalepa Church. MUSEUM NIGHT: 16–22.00 Visitors are welcomed by the congregation’s altar worker Martinus, who gives an LONG HOUSE OF introduction to the church and its orthodox MUSEUM heritage. VABRIKUVÄLJAK 8, KÄRDLA. OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–23 Altar worker Martinus then leads visitors to the bell tower, from which there is a wonderful Up to the mid-20th century, the main building view of the forests and villages of Hiiumaa. In of Hiiumaa Museum was home to the managers the tower, visitors will be able to experience of Hiiu-Kärdla broadloth factory (the factory bell-ringing. In the church, visitors can give itself burned down during World War II). Locals their silent prayers and light prayer candles. refer to the building as ‘the Long House’. Icons, books and prayer candles are for sale. Built in the 1830s-1840s, with its more than Kuriste Church is consecrated in the name of 60 metres of length, it remains the longest the Mother of God, or, more specifically, in the wooden building in Kärdla. In the Soviet period, name of her birth. Each visitor will receive a the building hosted various administrative small icon of the Nativity of the Mother of God institutions, including the educational as a keepsake. department and library. The Long House was also used for festive marriage ceremonies.

KASSARI CHAPEL ESIKÜLA. OPENING HOURS FOR THE HOUSE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–22. MUSEUM Visitors are welcome to explore the patterns in HIIU MAANTEE 33, KÄINA BOROUGH. Chapel and the chapel garden; marvel OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–23 at the silence, shadows and evening light; take their time for reflection and prayer. Built in the first half of the 19th century, this house is one of the few of its kind still intact in – an urban building with certain NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 18TH OF MAY preserved elements of a farmhouse. Rudolf WOOL FACTORY Tobias, the founder of Estonian classical music, VAEMLA. OPENING HOURS FOR THE was born here on 29 May 1873. The historical MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–22.30 exposition gives an overview of the life and work of the composer. From the house, one Our machines will keep running throughout the can enjoy a splendid view of a bird-rich bay Museum Night, and our shop will showcase our – probably a source of inspiration for young most patterned products. Rudolf Tobias. Built in 1841, the barn of Vaemla Manor today hosts a wool mill, where one can see century- old machines processing sheep wool for yarn. MIHKLI FARM MUSEUM The factory is fully operational and used for , KÕRGESSAARE BOROUGH. producing yarn every day. OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–22 In Malvaste village, one can find a magnificent SUUREMÕISA MANOR example of the rural architecture of SUUREMÕISA, PÜHALEPA PARISH. OPENING northern Hiiumaa. Built in the 19th century, HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 20–23 the farmhouse introduces visitors to local Join us as we set out to discover the exciting architectural customs and household items. The patterns in the wallpaper layers and ceiling farm was populated by Hiiumaa Swedes until paintings of the manorhouse. Guided tours at their expulsion in 1781. The last residents left the 20.00 and 21.00. farm in 1987.

SÕRU MUSEUM KASSARI EXHIBITION HOUSE PÄRNA VILLAGE, PARISH. KASSARI VILLAGE, KÄINA PARISH. OPENING OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–23 18–23. The -built administrative house of 18.00 – practical creative workshop “Mustrid Kassari Manor hosts a permanent exhibition on kangal” (“Patterns on the Fabric”). The the history and culture of Hiiumaa – “Elu saarel. workshop will show how to use potato printing Tuli, vesi, õhk, maa” (“Life on the Island. Fire, to design a unique decorative fabric (tablecloth, Water, Air, Earth”) pillowcase, fabric basket, etc.). If you have an The exhibition is mainly focused on the daily idea of what you would like to create, then life and events of the islanders, but also bring your own fabric (preferably light colour). leaves room for philosophical reflections and The workshop is suitable for the whole family. important turning points in the history of the A cafe is open for visitors! island. Thousands of years of human history are presented through the four elements mentioned in the title. The exhibition features a lot of objects – both well-known household LIGHTHOUSE items and several contemporary locally-made TAHKUNA. OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 19–23 things. For the Museum Night, the lighthouse stays open until late evening hours. Visitors are RUINS OF KÄINA CHURCH welcomed by a cozy night cafe! HIIU MAANTEE 20A, KÄINA. OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–22. THE CHURCH PARK CAN BE VISITED AT ANY TIME. Visitors are invited to take a walk, observe the patterns of the old sanctuary and stop for a prayer. NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 18TH OF MAY HIIU COUNTY

MÄNSPÄE CHAPEL MÄNSPÄE VILLAGE. OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–23 Church lottery and wooden medallions with various patterns and images of Mänspäe Chapel for sale during the opening hours. Children can colour pictures and create various patterns. SPONSORS

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