Eternal Summer

This April, after extensive renovations, the grand summer hall of Maarjamäe Palace reopens with the atmospheric exhibition “Eternal Summer”, which invites visitors to step back in time to the late 19th century and experience the ambiance that once filled the palace. 

At the time, the estate belonged to Count Anatoli Orlov-Davydov, who resided in Saint Petersburg and used the picturesque seaside residence as a summer retreat. The interior, created from the Estonian History Museum’s collections of cultural history, textiles, furniture and art, draws on surviving photographs and period details, offering visitors a glimpse into an aristocratic family’s summer home and its carefree holiday spirit. Carefully arranged lighting and sound effects create the illusion of an endless summer’s day.

Curator: Anne Ruussaar

Spatial design: Joel Väli

Graphic design: Kätlin Tischler-Süld