Estonian History Museum and Oma Ehitaja signed on Tuesday, 19th of January, contract to build and renovate Maarjamäe’s Palace. On the 100th anniversary of the Estonian Republic Maarjamäe Palace will re-open as a history discovery centre.
During the course of rebirth, historical Orlov manor will be reonavated, the Estonian Film Museum will be located in the park, as will pleasant recreation areas and exciting outdoor exhibitions.
Maarjamäe Palace was built as summer manor in 1874 by order of count Anatoli Orlov-Davydov. Most remarkable part of the Palace is Gothic tower with portal. Latest bigger construction and renovation works were taken place in the second half of 1980’s. As a result the History and Revolution Museum of the Estonian SSR was opened in 1987. Today the Palace is worn out, roof needs replacement, heating and electricial systems are obsolete and not safe to museum visitors, employees nor unique artworks.
The arhitectural design for renovations is the work of KOKO arhitektid OÜ. The outdoor area, the Estonian Film Museum and storage building were designed by BOA OÜ and Innopolis Insenerid OÜ.
