by tallinnmuseum | Dec 20, 2019 | News
A new exhibition has opened at the Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood – “Jewels of Freemasonry”! On display are insignia of the Freemasons from British and American lodges of the late 19th – early 20th century. The vast majority of...
by tallinnmuseum | Dec 12, 2019 | News
Special Programme for Children ages 6 to 12! Children, get Knighted at the Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood! 28 December from 12:00 to 13:30.Сhildren will learn about the different orders of knighthood and their badges, take part in a fun quiz, establish their...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Dec 8, 2019 | News, Russia
The Order of St George – the first and only order of the Russian Empire awarded exclusively for military merit – was established by Catherine the Great on 26 November (9 December) 1769. The Order had four classes and was awarded to officers of the army and navy for...
by tallinnmuseum | Sep 29, 2019 | News
The movie Downton Abbey has been stirring up a buzz for the meticulously recreated period costumes and jewelry, but we have of course focused on the order insignia, and especially so, as the movie features Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, the late aunt...
by tallinnmuseum | Sep 11, 2019 | Conference, News
The 25th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has just finished in Kyoto and was a great success! More than 4500 participants from 120 countries and regions gathered here to discuss and exchange ideas and experiences. Estonia was...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Aug 27, 2019 | News
The Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood has many different programmes for children, teenagers and young people. And this summer we launched our internship programmme. In July we welcomed our first interns! Youngsters from the age of 17 took advantage of the...
