The exhibition is organised spatially and conceptually into three connected parts. The central hall is dedicated to traffic safety through interactive installations, while the two side halls present Estonian road machinery and the most typical private vehicles from different decades.
At the heart of the exhibition lies the complex relationship between humans and cars. Each section approaches this theme from a different perspective, focusing on how vehicles are controlled, understood, and integrated into everyday life.
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The car culture section explores how cars evolved from luxury items into everyday necessities.
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The traffic safety area offers hands-on experiences that explain the basic principles of mechanics, human behaviour, and safe driving.
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The road machinery section showcases 105 tonnes of historic equipment, illustrating how engineers and machines have built and maintained roads over the past century.
The exhibition spaces are visually and conceptually connected by the sculpture group Tootemipuud (“Totem Trees”), the winner of an art competition of the same name. Positioned at the three main entrances, these engine-built sculptures symbolise humanity’s deep dependence on machines and serve as striking introductions to the exhibition.
Last updated: 19.02.2026
