Unseen Oceans in Estonia

Estonian Maritime Museum

In October 2020, the AMNH traveling exhibition Unseen Oceans was installed and opened to the public at the Estonian Maritime Museum in Tallinn, Estonia. 

Press Clips

"Estonian researchers are participating in top-level research projects exploring the world's oceans, which is why it is time to bring this topic in popular scientific form to our museum visitors as well," said Urmas Dresen, the head of the Estonian Maritime Museum.

Video (Pealinn): VIDEO! Lennusadamas avatakse näitus ookeanidest ja Läänemerest

Video (Limon): ВИДЕО ⟩ Знаменитый Американский музей естественной истории устраивает в Таллинне фантастическую выставку о тайнах глубин океана!

Images (Posttimees): GALERII ⟩ Lennusadamas avatakse näitus maailmamerest ja Läänemerest

Unseen Oceans on display at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Unseen Oceans advertised at the entrance of the Estonian Maritime Museum.
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Unseen Oceans on display at the Estonian Maritime Museum
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Unseen Oceans on display at the Estonian Maritime Museum
© AMNH/E. Vanderpol
Unseen Oceans on display at the Estonian Maritime Museum
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Unseen Oceans on display at the Estonian Maritime Museum
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Opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum
A cast of characters entertained children at the opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum.
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Opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Urmas Dresen, director of the Estonian Maritime Museum, speaks at the opening event for the exhibition.
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Opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum.
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Opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Visitors explore the exhibition at the opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum.
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Opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Visitors explore the "fishnado" during the opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum.
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Opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Children enjoyed activities at the opening event for Unseen Oceans at the Estonian Maritime Museum.
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Unseen Oceans on display at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Examples of the products on display at the gift shop for Unseen Oceans.
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Unseen Oceans being built at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Process shot of the exhibition being built, led by Global Business Development's Senior Installation Manager Emily Vanderpol.
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Unseen Oceans being installed at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Process shot of the exhibition's installation in Estonia.
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Unseen Oceans being installed at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Process shot of the exhibition's installation in Estonia.
© AMNH/E. Vanderpol
Unseen Oceans being installed at the Estonian Maritime Museum
Process shot of the exhibition's installation in Estonia.
© AMNH/E. Vanderpol

Docent Training

Russell Taragan from AMNH's Volunteer Services shared insights and tips for guiding visitors through the exhibition with docents in Estonia ahead of the opening.

Special Thanks

John Sparks, Estonian Maritime Museum, AMNH Exhibitions, AMNH Volunteer Services, COSI, Tanata Productions