Art space and exhibitions
Estonian art is exhibited in several rooms of Toompea Castle. Since 2001, the Exhibition Hall on the first floor has offered opportunities to enjoy works of painting, photographic art, applied arts, jewellery design, clothing art and textile arts, as well as graphic arts, sculptures and video installations. Exhibitions are open from Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
In 2001, members of the Riigikogu Women’s Union had an idea to organise art exhibitions in Toompea in cooperation with the Estonian Artists' Association. The Exhibition Hall opened with an exhibition of paintings by artist Ado Lill in May the same year. By now, the Castle has hosted exhibitions of paintings , works of photographic art, applied arts, jewellery design, clothing art and textile arts, as well as graphic art, sculptures and video installations. Exhibitions are changed every six weeks, in line with the work cycle of the Riigikogu from September to June. Exhibition programmes are born out of cooperation between the Estonian Artists’ Association and the Chancellery of the Riigikogu.
Besides the Exhibition Hall, exhibitions are regularly held also on the second floor of the southern wing of Toompea Castle, and in the lobby and on the first floor of the Riigikogu Building.
To ensure your visit goes smoothly and comfortably, we kindly ask that you notify us in advance of your arrival, if possible (via email at [email protected] or by phone at +372 631 6300).
Exhibitions are open for visits by pre-registration from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance is from the left-hand foyer of Toompea Castle. Please carry a valid photo-identity document with you when visiting an exhibition.
Welcome and enjoy the art!
Last updated: 24.01.2025