Local museums introduce history and local traditions. You can get a good overview of how life was like for the local peasants centuries ago. It is surely worthwhile to keep your eye on the calendar of the events as the museums are often arranging special events.

Galleries and handicraft shops carry a variety of art items and souvenirs. In some of them you can try using your own hands to create something unique and typical of the Lääne County.

It is true that Haapsalu and Läänemaa attract people - many Estonian artists, musicians and writers have moved here. We can find the museums of the most well-known Estonian artist Evald Okas. Fashion designer Liivia Leshkin and her husband Siggi have chosen Haapsalu for their home. Their studios welcome everybody. Artist Epp-Maria Kokamägi and writer Mihkel Mutt and othe well-known people of culture love to spend their time in Haapsalu.

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Map of museums and galleries in Haapsalu
Map of museums and galleries in Läänemaa