Bye-bye, Youth!
Exhibition dates: 11 April 2025 – 15 November 2026
No one remains indifferent to aging. Each person has a deeply personal and unique relationship with it. For some, it signals a gradual retreat from active life, while for others, it brings newfound freedom and the joy of new challenges.
Today, we understand that the pace of aging and our ability to adapt to it are closely linked to our mindset and way of life. Physical activity, mental engagement, meaningful relationships, and a positive outlook help maintain well-being for longer. Instead of fighting against aging, we should focus on preventing age-related illnesses and learning how to live a long and fulfilling life.
At the heart of this exhibition are people—their thoughts, perspectives, and attitudes toward aging. Through interviews and personal reflections, the exhibition creates an emotional space where we explore fundamental existential questions: Why do we age? How can we cope with aging? And how can we challenge stereotypes about older people?
Candid reflections by Laura Kalle, Marju Karin, Haide Männamäe, Toomas Tross, Valner Valme, Tõnu Õnnepalu, Helgi Põllo, and Margus Mikomägi offer a chance to connect with different aspects of aging and to seek balance and meaning at every stage of life.
At the Health Museum’s exhibition, candid stories from well-known Estonians meet fresh scientific insights. Come explore, reflect, and let yourself be surprised. How do you want to age?
AUDIO GUIDE
The exhibition is available only in Estonian, but we have created an English audio translation. Almost the entire exhibition has been translated, including interviews with well-known Estonian figures. You can listen to the audio guide on your own device (phone) using headphones or at a very low volume. You can find information about the audio guide at the exhibition.
EXHIBITION TEAM
Curators: Ülle Kask, Anna Rinaldo
Project Manager: Kersti Möldre
Exhibition Architecture: Kadri Villand, Neeme Külm, Martin McLean (Valge Kuup Studio)
Graphic Design: Viktor Gurov
Interactive Exhibits: Karolin Eks, Mariann Hendrikson (Kräpp Studio), Martin McLean, Kalle Tikas
Digital Solutions: BlueRay
Exhibition Production: Jaana Jüris, Johann Taniel Möldre, Kadri Villand, Martin McLean, Neeme Külm (Valge Kuup Studio), Dénes Farkas, Toomas Savi, Nistelm, Digiprint, Deviis
Photography: Kaupo Kikkas
Audio Recordings: Kalle Tikas, Kent Joosep
Videographer: Martin Mae
Marketing and Communication: Andres Arendi, Helen Maria Raadik
Museum Education: Liis Raadla, Kent Joosep
Consultants: Kai Saks, Tiina Tambaum, Sirle Salmistu, Sergei Saadi, Tagli Pitsi
Language Editor: Hille Saluäär
Audio Translation into English: Jelena Tšekulajeva
Scripts for the games “Julgelt õue!” and “Julgelt tuppa!”:
Students of the ELU project at Tallinn University — Krista Mulenok, Eda Riin Reinok, Natalja Neverovskaja, Kadri Vinni, Pille Lumi, Kirsika Algre, Anu Zinovjev, Kristina Friedberg, Triinu Jõesoo, Kaisa Karu, Roberta Elisabeth Kollo, Getlyn Meite
THANKS TO:
Laura Võigemast, Marju Karin, Haide Männamäe, Toomas Tross, Valner Valme, Tõnu Õnnepalu, Margus Mikomägi, Helgi Põllo, Liilia Lõhmus, Valdo Jahilo (TAI), Kadi Arras (Invaru), Piret Purdelo-Tomingas ja Hanna-Stiina Heinmets (Dementsuse Kompetentsikeskus), Krista Mulenok, Agu Laius, Aimar Altosaar (MTÜ Kuldne Liiga), Jaanus Õun, Olga Lupanova, Merli Kaus, Brit Mesipuu, Evi Tihemets, Ene-Margit Tiit, Anu Raud, Reet Linna, Linda Madalik, Rein Veidemann, Voldemar Kuslap, Jelena Tšekulajeva, Kennet Roosipuu, Kent Joosep, Madle Mühlbach, Aleksander Skolimovski, Sander Udikas, Mette Maria Raadla, Karl Johannes Kirotar, Maya Mariann Lätte, Georg Johannes Luiga, Kirke Sõrmus, Jeteri Saarniit, Artur Mattias Gavronski, Raju Maasik.
