Laulupeomuuseum (The Song Festival Museum) was established in 2007. The museum is located in the former residence of the Vanemuine Society.
The museum building is from the first half of the 19th century and it is listed as a cultural monument. It is very important in Estonian cultural history, as it was used by the Vanemuine Society, which established the tradition of Estonian song festivals. It was in that building on June 24th 1870 that a popular play by Lydia Koidula, Saaremaa onupoeg, was performed, paving the way for the foundation of Estonian theatre.
The permanent exhibition is divided into three parts: one part introduces the history of song festivals, one is about the birth of Estonian theatre and one is about the building itself.
This museum might not be the most interesting place for small children.