Kassari Museum House
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a piece of living Estonian history tucked away on the small island of Kassari, but that's exactly what this place is. The museum isn't a sterile modern building; it's a charming, weathered wooden house that feels like stepping directly into the past. Inside, you'll discover how generations of local islanders lived, worked, and created beauty from the resources around them. It’s a quiet, intimate look at a resilient coastal culture.
Collection Highlights
Look for the intricate hand-knitted 'Kassari sweaters,' known for their unique star patterns, and tools used for processing seal blubber. The everyday household items, from wooden butter molds to fishing nets, tell their own powerful stories of self-sufficiency.
Visitor Information
Heads up—the museum is temporarily closed as of this writing, so it's best to check locally in Hiiumaa for its reopening before you make the trip out.
Architecture & Building
A classic example of Estonian vernacular architecture, it's a rustic timber-built home with a stone foundation and a simple, pitched roof that looks like it grew from the landscape.
Contact & Location
Address: Kassari külakiik, Sääre tirbi tee, Kassari, Kassari küla, Hiiumaa vald, Hiiu maakond, 92111, Eesti
Phone: +372 523 2225
Website: Visit Website
