I want to play! Hands-on exhibition for children

‘I Want to Play!’ is an engaging new hands-on exhibition for adults and children alike. The exhibition takes you to exciting places in the world of music and theatre, opening the door to a world usually hidden from public view.

Every step on that journey is a game in itself. For example, visitors of any age can become a composer or conductor and stand before a full orchestra, or try their hand at being a set designer, make-up artist, lighting technician or musician across the three floors of the museum. In this way, everyone can be part of the production team, their roles creating the magic of the stage.

Music and theatre come to life in the exhibition through hands-on activities as you encounter mouth-watering props, resounding instruments, set design models, fancy wigs, talking costumes and more. Exhibits explaining how music and theatre are made share the spotlight with a broad selection of museum pieces.

We put the exhibition together with kids aged 7-11 in mind, but the most fun way of exploring it is with the whole family. Creativity needs space to grow, and the exhibition provides an environment, background stories and tips and tricks to spark children's interest in music and theatre through a hands-on experience.

Come and play!

Good to know:

- In some exhibition spaces, we ask visitors to take off their shoes. You are welcome to bring indoor shoes with you to make your visit more comfortable.
- Some areas of the exhibition have dim lighting. There may also be occasional loud sounds.
- Not all exhibits may be suitable for very young children. However, the exhibition also includes calmer areas where children can begin exploring the worlds of theatre and music together with an adult.

If you have any questions during your visit, please feel free to approach a member of our staff!

Exhibition team

Concept: Jaanus Rohumaa

Spacial concept: Kristjan Suits

Designer: Karmo Mende

Curators: Annely Kaldoja & Carolin Krajňák

Project leads: Herke Kukk & Mae Variksoo

Dramatist: Kairi Kruus

Graphic design: Kristina Tort

Sound and music: Lauri-Dag Tüür

Digital solutions: Heya Visual

Conservators: Janne Randma, Liisu Ristal, Theodora Kormpaki, Jelizaveta Pratkunas

Exhibition team: Koit Annus, Aksel Haagensen, Riho Ints, Eleanor Kollist, Kristo Kuusik, Kaisa Luik, Vahur Lõhmus, Madis Matesen, Marika Härm-Moorits, Marika Palu, Marge-Marit Päss, Seidi Raid, Krista Sarv, Kaire Siiner, Rein Soesoo, Tiina Tisler, Tiit Tisler, Anne Lassmann, Kätlin Tischler-Süld

Exhibition construction: Random Solutions

Education programme: Carmen-Victoria Virkunen & Helery Špitsmeister

Marketing and communication: Krista Arro, Helene Tedre, Margus Sass & Not Perfect Tallinn

Language editor: Hille Saluäär

Translation: Alias Tõlkebüroo

Printing: Digitrükk OÜ

Exhibition supported by:

National Heritage Board

Estonian Cultural Endowment