PROTO INVENTION FACTORY – A WORLD OF MAGICAL INVENTIONS
PROTO Invention Factory is the first educational virtual reality center that offers a novel and unique experience not seen anywhere else in Europe! 2019. from October, an interactive fantasy world based on your participation awaits you. Great scientific discoveries from centuries ago are revealed – unique prototypes that are breathed into life by the most modern 21st century. century virtual reality technology. There are exciting and educational activities here for both young and old. PROTO awaits explorers and adventurers from all over the world in North Tallinn by the sea, just 500 meters from the famous Lennusadama.
With virtual reality glasses, you get an immediate sensory experience of a fantasy world. You move around in artificial reality, see 360 degrees around you and decide for yourself what to do next. The VR experience starts with a little instruction and is within everyone’s reach.
You can discover the wonders of technology yourself and directly at the hands-on exhibits. This way you understand physical phenomena from a completely new angle, playfully and excitingly.
New exciting spaces for live events! No matter what the format of your event is, you will most likely find a suitable venue at the Noblessner foundry. There is a unique atmosphere everywhere – from the two conference rooms to the 650 square meter Nobel Hall. An exhibition hall with unique items is also a fresh idea for organizing various events. Feel free to ask!
Children’s area – a building area, air cannons, curved mirrors and other small, clever developmental activities await your toddler here.
The PROTO Invention Factory is located in the goldmine of Tallinn’s industrial architecture – the historic Noblessner shipyard complex. More specifically, in its foundry, where even a few years ago you could enjoy Arvo Pärt’s brilliant “The Passion of Adam” in the production of world-famous lighting master Robert Wilson.
In the form of the new harbor town of Noblessner, a place of truly great cultural value opens up for you and your family, which has been secret and closed since its foundation in the 20th century. at the beginning of the century. You’ve heard of the Nobel Prize, but have you also heard of the fact that Emanuel Nobel, the nephew of the world-famous Alfred Nobel, built a total of 12 submarines here together with Arthur Lessner during a secret program for the Czarist Russian army? This is just one aspect of history that we invite you to discover with family and friends in addition to the main program.
Estonian Association of Major Attractions
Since July 9, 2020, PROTO Invention Factory has been a member of the Estonian Association of Great Attractions (ESaL). The association includes family entertainment centers that serve at least 50,000 visitors a year and are attractive destinations for foreign tourists.
In addition to PROTO Invention Factory, ESaL members also include Tallinn TV Tower , Super Skypark , Energy Discovery Center , Lottemaa Theme Park , Science Center AHHAA , and Kiviõli Adventure Center .
The goal of the association is to bring together Estonia’s leading adventure and science centers under one roof and promote high-quality adventure and family tourism.
Past events
PROTO is calling modeling friends!
We will end the Great Games Month this year as well. magnificent modelism with the exhibition , which we are organizing in cooperation with MTÜ Minimaailm. Minimaailm has been bringing together passionate model enthusiasts in Estonia for the past 18 years and annually organizes the largest gathering of model enthusiasts in Estonia.
At the PROTO exhibition, you can admire exciting objects from the collections of various collectors. models and landscapes , the largest part of which consists of railways and 1:87 scale H0 trains, but model airplanes, tanks, ships, cars of various sizes and much more exciting things are also represented.
Inventors' Space Camp – build, discover and experiment!
Every great invention starts with an idea and the courage to experiment and discover. At PROTO City Camp, children solve exciting scientific and engineering problems by conducting their own experiments and exploring how things really work.
This is how the greatest space discoveries began – the Apollo astronauts made history because they dared to explore. Who knows, maybe your child will be the next to lead humanity on the next journey of discovery.
Big Games Month at PROTO
Tired of regular table tennis? PROTOs are waiting for you unique in the hole bench tables. Do you miss childhood and simpler times?
Retro video games With Super Mario and Ninja Turtles is yours. Want to test yourself without a screen? Minigolf, a ardejaht , WildEst board game and giants thrips trap -trull and 4 rows is available throughout the month of games during PROTO opening hours.
Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia at the PROTO Invention Factory!
Throughout the day, Estonian music plays in the background from the speakers , creating a festive mood and adding momentum to the joy of discovery. At the PROTO café, visitors are invited to enjoy a variety of Estonian dishes, both savory and sweet , to offer familiar flavors and make the day even more special.
In addition, the exciting inventions, virtual reality experiences, and science-inspired adventures of the PROTO Invention Factory await discovery, offering experiences for both young and old.
Come with your family and friends and let’s spend a special day together!
Estonia's largest cardboard maze is back!
Bring your friends and family and come in February. To PROTO , where we build together with the company Nefab this time, over two weekends, from cardboard scraps a giant labyrinth .
The whole family can contribute, and a unique cardboard adventure land will be created each weekend.
Afterwards, the cardboard fortress will get a new life in the Packaging Recycling Center.
FATHER'S DAY
On Father’s Day, PROTO visitors will have the opportunity to play out in virtual reality with the Rescue Board how to behave in a situation where you need to take cover.
Also present next to PROTO on Noblessner Square Saue Volunteer Fire Department , which introduces a rescue truck and a rescue ATV . There will also be exciting demonstrations throughout the day that show what happens when you don’t keep an eye on cooking food.
