EESTI ÄRKAMISAEG. Lydia Koidula ja J. V. Jannsen

In the former home of two great figures, Johann Voldemar Jannsen (1819–1890) and Lydia Koidula (1843–1886), the permanent exhibition of the Koidula Museum introduces their life and work in the context of the Estonian National Awakening. The house is also culturally significant as a school for Estonian peasants and as the editorial office of the weekly newspaper Perno Postimees.   The permanent exhibition is complemented by a temporary exhibition hall on the museum’s second floor, where visitors can also watch a retrospective of Koidula-related stage productions and television programmes, and read the newspapers Postimees and Pärnu Postimees.   The Koidula Museum building includes a large garden behind the house, which is only a small part of the former Ülejõe schoolhouse plot. The garden features an exploratory learning trail dedicated to little Lydia, or Lolla, as well as an open-air stage. The gallery next to the open-air stage hosts art and history exhibitions throughout the year.   OPENING HOURS: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00   CONTACT US: Tel: +372 443 3313 during opening hours Email: [contact details withheld] [[contact details withheld]]