Museums & science

Museum of the Coastal Swedes

The Museum of the Coastal Swedes on Sadama Street in Haapsalu presents the history of Estonia's coastal Swedish communities. Its exhibition introduces the people who lived for centuries on the country's western coast and islands, their maritime occupations, traditions and culture. Notable exhibits include a long embroidered tapestry depicting scenes from the lives of Estonian Swedes and traditional wooden boats. In the museum complex visitors can see everyday objects and learn how the sea shaped life in these settlements. For an introduction to the history of Läänemaa, it is a substantial complement to the city's medieval monuments.