Lennusadam

Lennusadam, also known as the Seaplane Harbour, is a maritime museum complex in Tallinn, Estonia. It is part of the Estonian Maritime Museum and sits on the waterfront in the city’s historic seaplane base area. The site includes preserved hangars from the early 20th-century seaplane base and modern exhibition spaces.

The base at Lennusadam was used for seaplane operations in the past and was redeveloped into a museum, with the project completed and the facility opened to the public in 2012. The name Lennusadam reflects the site’s original function as a seaplane harbour.

Exhibits and interpretation focus on Estonia’s maritime history, with emphasis on seaplanes, naval history, shipping, and seafaring. The galleries combine historical artifacts, interactive displays, and reconstructions to tell stories from the interwar period through the 20th century to the present. Among the notable objects on display is the submarine Lembit, along with other ships, aircraft artifacts, and maritime equipment.

The museum aims to educate visitors about Estonia’s relationship with the sea and its naval and maritime heritage, while providing insights into naval engineering, aviation history, and maritime commerce. Lennusadam has become a popular cultural attraction in Tallinn, drawing both international visitors and local audiences.

In summary, Lennusadam preserves an important historic seaplane base and offers comprehensive exhibits on Estonia’s maritime and naval past within a distinctive architectural setting.