Do machines rule over people, or do people control machines? In this exciting and hands-on museum session, pupils learn about the history of automotive and road construction technology, explore the impact of machines on people’s daily lives and learn why the use of technology always comes with responsibility.

During the programme, pupils:

• explore old and modern cars, comparing the development of transport across different eras;
• examine road construction machinery and learn how and why roads are built;
• role-play a scenario showing how it was possible to buy a car during the Soviet era;
• learn the basic principles of road safety, the use of seatbelts and passengers’ responsibilities;
• carry out practical experiments to understand what happens during sudden braking or a collision;
• learn about safety equipment for cyclists.

Special practical activity: pupils make a ‘Teemeistri purgikook’ – a roadmaster’s layered cake in a jar – in the classroom. Its layers help to understand the principles of road construction. The tin can be taken home to bake the cake there.

Depending on the version of the programme chosen, other practical activities are also possible, such as trying out traffic simulators, conducting experiments or completing creative tasks.

👧 Age group: Years 1–6.

⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes for Years 1–3; 80 minutes for Years 4–6.

💶 Prices: €7 per pupil.

🌐 Programme languages: EE, EN, DE, RU, FIN.

The number of participants and the specific content of the practical activities must be agreed upon when making a booking.

Would you know what to do if a driver is under the influence of alcohol, a passenger isn’t wearing a seatbelt, or a dangerous situation arises on the road?

“The Art of Survival in Traffic” is a practical educational programme for young people, in which they can experience for themselves why road safety is important and how the right decisions can save lives.

During the programme, participants:

• learn about the most common causes of road traffic accidents and road safety issues;
• try on special intoxication simulation goggles to observe how alcohol affects balance and coordination;
• learn how to use a seatbelt correctly and experience its importance in a demonstration simulator;
• take part in an experiment using a car rollover simulator to understand the protective role of seatbelts;
• discuss the responsibilities of drivers and passengers;
• learn to make safe decisions and act appropriately in dangerous situations.

The programme helps young people to understand the risks associated with alcohol consumption, distracted driving and not wearing a seatbelt whilst in a vehicle.

👥 Target audience: pupils in Years 7–12, vocational training students and adults.

⏱️ Duration: 70–80 minutes.

💶 Prices: €7 per pupil; €10 per adult.

🌐 Programme languages: EE, EN, DE, RU, FIN.

⚠️ Safety conditions: the intoxication simulation goggles are intended for those aged 14 and over. There is a height restriction for participants using the car rollover simulator.

The number of participants and the terms of use for the simulators must be agreed with the museum.

The museum offers practical sessions on safe travel by bicycle and other personal mobility devices.

In the programme “Hurraa, ma leiutasin jalgratta!”, pupils learn about the history of the bicycle, safety rules and protective equipment, as well as practising their cycling skills in the museum’s traffic town.

Meanwhile , the ‘Kergliikuriga teel’ programme introduces electric scooters and other small means of transport, along with the rules for using them and safety requirements.

💶 Prices: €7 per pupil.

🌐 Programme languages: EE, EN, DE, RU, FIN.

📅 Availability: from April to November, by prior booking.

For the youngest pupils, the museum also offers lessons on how to behave correctly on the street, in vehicles and on public transport.

“The Pedestrian’s Traffic Jungle” helps children learn the principles of pedestrian safety, road signs, the importance of reflectors and how to behave correctly in traffic.

“Kaassõitjana liikluskeerises” introduces children to passenger safety, the use of seatbelts and the risks posed by distractions to the driver.

The sessions feature practical experiments and activities.

💶 Prices: €5 for pre-school children and €7 for schoolchildren.

🌐 Programme languages: EE, EN, DE, RU, FIN.

In the “Liiklusdetektiivid” programme, pupils become road accident investigators.

Participants learn about the possible causes of accidents, find out how to call for help, and discover how road traffic accidents are investigated.

Practical tasks develop logical thinking, teamwork skills and an understanding of responsible behaviour on the road.

💶 Prices: €7 per pupil.

🌐 Programme languages: EE, EN, DE, RU, FIN.

📅 Availability: from April to November, subject to prior booking.

The museum’s educational programmes also offer the opportunity to learn about the impact of transport on the environment, the car manufacturing process and sustainable mobility options.

The programme “People, Traffic, Environment” focuses on pollution caused by transport, environmentally friendly modes of travel and the quality of the urban environment.

Meanwhile , “Cars and the Environment” helps participants understand the impact of materials used in car manufacturing, fuel and transport technologies on the surrounding environment.

💶 Prices: €7 per pupil.

🌐 Programme languages: EE, LV, EN, DE, RU, FIN.

In the museum’s Vehicle Hall (Masinahall), visitors can view an impressive collection of cars and road construction machinery.

The exhibition ‘Masinate valitsemine’ (‘Machine Management’) explores the development of cars, road construction and humanity’s relationship with technology.

Here, history is combined with interactive road safety activities, allowing visitors to explore the development of transport and how road construction machinery works.

The museum’s outdoor area features a traffic town where children can learn the rules of the road and develop safe mobility skills.

Here, they can learn about road signs and traffic situations, and try out various mobility activities in practice.

Some activities are seasonal, and an additional charge may apply for certain rides.

At the heart of the museum lies the historic Varbuse Post Office, which explores the history of travel and transport.

The outdoor exhibition ‘Teeaeg’ allows visitors to trace the development of roads through the ages and explore historical transport infrastructure.

This part of the museum is particularly interesting for guided tours focusing on history and technology.

The historic post office building also houses a children’s museum featuring educational games, creative activities and elements of a fairy-tale world.

It is an ideal place for young children and families to explore the museum’s themes in a playful way.