Estonia has always looked for ways to leverage itself globally. Vabamu’s exhibition Global Estonians does just that.
Opened in January 2026, this major exhibition highlights the history of Estonian migration, eastwards and westwards, voluntary and forced, from the late 19th-century through the restoration of independence in 1991, and beyond. When Estonians move, they carry a small part of their homeland with them. “Global Estonians” captures these stories.
For Estonians living overseas, either now or in the past, we need your help to make the exhibition a success. Please send Vabamu a photo and describe in 100 words or less your idea of Global Estonia. Think of how you and/or your family, friends, home, and work represent Estonianness. Submissions may be included in Vabamu’s exhibition, which everyone is invited to visit until January 2028.
You can also write to us directly: ede@vabamu.ee
Photo courtesy of San Francisco Estonian Society