NIGHT of MUSEUMS 18TH of MAY TALLINN Night of Patterns PROGRAM
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NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 18TH OF MAY TALLINN Night of Patterns PROGRAM NIGHT OF MUSEUMS th MUSEUMS OPEN FOR FREE 18 of May 2019 18.0023.00 www.muuseumiöö.ee ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE NIGHT OF MUSEUMS: FACEBOOK.COM/MUUSEUMIOO NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 18TH OF MAY SAARE COUNTY RUHNU MUSEUM Performances by female groups “Tokkroes” (from Muhu) and “Pääsukesed” (from Tallinn). RUHNU, RUHNU VALD. OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–23. Several exhibitions will be opened. Children can The museum and its nearly two-centuries- take part in crafting, drawing and colouring of old Korsi farmhouse, unique in Estonia for its patterns in the old Koguva schoolhouse. The foundationless longhouse and humped roof, are museum shop is open for visitors. open for the Museum Night. SAAREMAA MUSEUM – THE SAAREMAA MUSEUM – AAVIK FAMILY HOUSE MUSEUM KURESSAARE EPISCOPAL VALLIMAA 7, KURESSAARE. OPENING CASTLE HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–22. LOSSIHOOV 1, KURESSAARE LINN. OPENING The museum features a permanent exhibition HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–23. (in Estonian and English) on the life and work of Estonian language moderniser Johannes Aavik 18.00 Musical welcome by a brass band in front and his cousin, cultural figure Joosep Aavik. of the castle In addition, the interior of the museum gives 18.05 The Museum Night is declared open with a good glimpse of the urban life of early 20th- the castle cannon “Kotkas” (“Eagle”) century Kuressaare. 18.15 Group hug (in folk costumes) for the castle SAAREMAA MUSEUM – MIHKLI 18.15 The hug is accompanied by music from the brass band FARM MUSEUM VIKI VILLAGE, KIHELKONNA BOROUGH. 19.00 Patterns between the castle towers by OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: Slackline virtuoso Jaan Roose 18–22. 19.30 The castle is filled with music by students For this Suvistelaupäev (Whitsun Eve), we will of Kuressaare Music School (in various rooms of gather in the birch-decorated living room of the castle) Mihkli Farm to spend a jolly evening together. Activities for children organised by Kuressaare No other holiday in the Estonian folk calendar youth centre “Noortejaam” (“Youth Station”) is associated with customs so festive as (in the Session Hall) Suvistepüha (Whitsun/Pentecost). It is a time of elation over the awakening of nature, beauty of 19.30 Guided tour of the castle courtyard blossoms and arrival of summer. (assembly point: in front of the castle) Festive spirit is kept up by an accordion player. 20.00 Guided tour of the castle (assembly A cafe is open for visitors. point: inner courtyard) 20.00 Band plays music (in the tower cafe) 23.00 The castle closes its doors (exit stays MUHU HERITAGE SCHOOL open until 24.00) LIIVA, MUHU ISLAND. OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–21. Cafes are open in the Pink Hall on the main floor and in the defensive tower! 18.00 Presentation on the historical interior of the pastorate and its prospective future design 19.00–21.00 Workshop on creating historical MUHU MUSEUM interior patterns with traditional methods. KOGUVA, MUHU. OPENING HOURS FOR THE Please note that the activities can result in MUSEUM NIGHT: 18–23. spatters and stains on clothes, and dress accordingly. We will begin at 18.00 in the yard of Tooma farm with patterns of folk dancing, Muhu St. Catherine’s Church is also open for folk costumes and musical instruments. visitors. SPONSORS WWW.MUUSEUMIÖÖ.EE FACEBOOK.COM/MUUSEUMIOO.