Museums & science

Ice Age Centre

The Ice Age Centre is in the small town of Äksi, Tartu County, on the shore of Lake Saadjärv. Interactive exhibitions tell of the Ice Age's impact on the Estonian landscape, prehistoric animals and how nature has changed up to the present day. Visitors can move from the age of mammoths on to themes of climate and human activity, use an audio guide or choose a guided tour. The centre has a café, and in the summer season a separately charged raft ride is offered on the lake. Allow at least a couple of hours for the permanent exhibition; the raft ride is not included in the standard admission price.