The museum's mission is to research, collect, preserve and communicate the history of Tallinn. The museum makes the stories of the people who have lived here over the ages - the citizens of the city - audible and visible, tells the story of a changing urban culture and provides a meeting place to reflect on urban culture and dream of a better city. The Tallinn City Museum consists of seven branches with distinct stories, working closely and creatively together to offer an experience for different visitor groups. In 2019, the museum will have seven branches with different specialities.

A curatorial lesson can be booked for exhibitions either with a museum ticket for a minimum of 10 people or for a minimum price of €80