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Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom

The Vabamu or Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom tells the history of Estonia during and after the Soviet and Nazi occupations, arriving at the era of restoration of independence. The museum is located at the corner of Toompea St. and Kaarli Blvd Tallinn, Estonia. It was opened on July 1, 2003, and is dedicated to the 1940-1991 period in the history of Estonia, when the country was occupied by the Soviet Union, then Nazi Germany, and then again by the Soviet Union. During most of this time the country was known as the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic.

Temporary Exhibition “Freedom Without Borders”
The permanent exhibition “Freedom Without Borders” explores the themes of occupation, resistance, freedom, and recovery in Estonia’s modern history. It is divided into five sections: Crimes Against Humanity, Estonians in the Free World, Life in Soviet Estonia, Restoration of Independence, and Freedom. Crimes Against Humanity reflects on the tragic events and loss of humanity experienced during the occupations. Estonians in the Free World tells the story of Estonians who fled abroad and maintained their culture in exile. Life in Soviet Estonia examines both the establishment of the Soviet regime and the everyday realities of life under it. Restoration of Independence highlights the period from the 1980s Singing Revolution to Estonia’s accession to the European Union in 2004, focusing on the personal stories of eight ordinary individuals. The final section, Freedom, considers freedom as a balance between rights and responsibilities. The exhibition was created in collaboration with several researchers and artists, including Sander Jürisson, Maarja Merivoo-Parro, Uku Lember, Aro Velmet, Daniel Vaarik, and Kaido Ole, with a sound installation by musician Taavi Tulev. == Gallery ==
Gallery
File:Vabamu Museum of Occupations (Okupatsioonide muuseum).jpg|Facade of the museum (2019) File:Museum of Occupations - May 2023 10.jpg|Theme room of "Everyday life" in the exhibition "Freedom Without Borders" File:Museum of Occupations - May 2023 07.jpg|Theme room "Soviet Estonia" in the exhibition "Freedom Without Borders" File:Museum of Occupations - May 2023 04.jpg|Theme room "Exile" in the exhibition "Freedom Without Borders" == Recognition and feedback ==
Recognition and feedback
In 2025, Vabamu received the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing it among the top 10% of attractions worldwide based on visitor reviews. ==See also==
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