The outdoor exhibition Somewhere in Kalamaja takes visitors on a journey through Kalamaja, past places and buildings that have been lost, destroyed or changed beyond recognition over time. By looking to the past, we create a bridge between the Kalamaja of today and of the past. Exhibition panels await curious visitors in nine different locations throughout the neighbourhood.

The exhibition was inspired by the idea of showcasing the landmarks of Kalamaja and the memories related to them that was shared with the museum by community members.

The exhibition boards are located at:
Kopli Pedestrian Bridge – Kopli 70a,
Seywang’s Arcade – Kopli 68,
Kalamaja Cemetery Park – Kungla 63,
Kalarand Beach – Kalaranna 8,
Puhk Family’s Grain Elevator – Põhja pst 27,
Balti Station – Nunne Street Parking Lot,
Intersection of Vana-Kalamaja and Kotzebue Streets – Kotzebue 9,
Skala Cinema – Vabriku 6,
and the State Printing House – Niine 6a.

You can find the exact locations of the exhibition boards on the map SIIT

Kalamaja Museum recommends! You can view the photos at ajapaik.ee.

The exhibition is open from May 16, 2025, to November 1, 2025.

Exhibition “Somewhere in Kalamaja”

Curator: Agnes Kesküla
Consultants: Risto Paju, Pia Ehasalu, Tõnu Pedaru
Artist: Eva Voog

Copy editor: Klaire Kolmann

Special thanks to: Jaak Juske, Kristi Paatsi, Ingrid Vagur, Tuuli Silber, Ene Piiroja, Valeria Potjava, Merle Tank, Andres Lall, Lennart Kumm

With thanks to: Tallinn City Museum, Estonian National Archives

The exhibition texts are available in both Estonian and English.

Ilmarine Factory, in the background the destroyed Puhk family elevator. 1928. Hans-Roland Võrk. Film Archive of the National Archives, EFA.570.d.3428.