Jaunpils Museum (Castle)

Tel.: +371 63107082

Info Telefon: +371 26101458
Besucher-Email: jaunpilsmuzejs@inbox.lv / info@jaunpilspils.lv
http://www.jaunpilspils.lv...

daily 10-17 h

“(1301) – a Livonian Order Castle built as a stronghold on the shore of a picturesque mill lake. The castle contains a museum and from time to time medieval festivals are staged. Banquets, concerts, games and midnight excursions are available for groups. There are also hotel rooms. Locals believe that the castle is haunted by the old baron. " (LatviaTourism)

"The castle of the Livonian Order in Jaunpils, built in the 14th century, is one of the few medieval stone castles still existing in Latvia. It is a typical knight's castle, a real fortress, enclosed by a mill pond on three sides. For more than 500 years the castle was owned by the family of German Baron von der Rekke. The museum was opened to the public in 1993 and exhibitions are regularly held here. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Slokenbeka Manor

Info Telefon: +371 63144275
http://www.tukums.lv...

“(15th century) – the only fully-intact fortified manor in the Baltic region. A quirky road museum is located within the manor’s grounds, and the collection of original buildings gives a good impression of how a typical manor complex was structured. Hotel rooms and a cosy restaurant are offered. " (LatviaTourism)

 

Talsi Regional Museum

Tel.: 3232213

Info Telefon: 3222770

Tues-Sun 10 - 17 h

Teodors Dzintarkalns, a teacher from the Talsi State Secondary School, founded the Talsi Regional Museum in 1923. It was situated in Rozu Street from 1945 until the end of 1996 when it returned to its original site - an impressive building built by order of Baron Firkss in the 1880s. Visitors to the museum can enjoy walking in the beautiful forest park surrounding the manor house. There are more than 115 000 items in the collection. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Museum of Agricultural Machinery ‘‘Kaleji’‘

Tel.: 9403183

Info Telefon: 3223616

Mon-Fri 8-17 h

"Farm implements and machinery of the late 19th and 20th centuries can be found in the Museum of Agricultural Machinery ‘‘Kaleji’‘, namely tilling, sowing and harvesting machinery, threshers, winnowers, mills, power-driven vehicles and engines such as tractors, stationary engines and motorcycles, metal and wood processing tools and production samples, domestic items, lighting appliances, audio equipment and TV sets. The museum houses a library of technical literature. The museum was opened in 1982. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)
 

Roja Sea-Fishing Museum

Info Telefon: 3269594

Mon-Sat 10-18 h

The Roja Sea-fishing Museum was opened in 1971. It reflects the life and work of fishermen. One of the exhibitions tells visitors about Krisjanis Valdemars' naval schools on the seaboard of Northern Kurzeme and the epoch of sailing ships in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One can get an insight into shore fishing and work in fish canneries from the early 20th century to 1940, also into the history of the fishermen's collective farm ‘‘Banga’‘. The temporary exhibition gallery regularly changes exhibitions of paintings, ceramics, handicrafts and flowers. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Museum of the State Stock Company ‘‘Vulkans’‘

Info Telefon: 3324113

Mon-Fri 7-14 h

The aim of the ‘‘Vulkans’‘ museum is to preserve and popularize the complicated history of the former match factory and the present woodwork company. The museum stores the records of the history of ‘‘Vulkans’‘ in more than 5 000 photographs and over 100 matchbox labels.The labels were printed in ‘‘Vulkans’‘ more than 100 years ago when matches and other articles were being produced there. The museum was founded in 1975. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Kuldiga District Museum

Tel.: 3322364

Info Telefon: 3350179

Tues-Sun 11-17 h

"The first exhibition of museological significance was organized in Kuldiga in 1899. Although there were no other exhibitions in Kuldiga until the 1930s, historical and ethnographic materials were nevertheless being collected. The Kuldiga District Museum was founded in 1935 and has been situated in Pils Street since 1940. Exhibits from private collections and the museum of Kuldiga State Secondary School formed the basis of the museum's collection. The first item exhibited was the painting ‘‘View of the Rumba’‘ by Friedrich Schper in 1851. The collection holds over 85 000 items including collections of archeology, ethnography, numismatics. Written documents in the collection date back to the 17th century. The photographs and photo negatives give an insight into the life of Kuldiga district from the end of the 19th century until today. Paintings, sculptures, graphic art and works of applied art are kept in the museum's art department. There is a unique collection of playing cards in the ‘‘Room of Playing Cards’‘. The museum organizes temporary exhibitions and various events. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Lake Pape Nature Reserve

Info Telefon: +371 29839600

“An extensive area grazed by wild horses and bulls which sustain the delicate ecology of these wild meadows. A bird observation tower allows visitors to follow the progress of migrating and nesting birds. Meanwhile, at the Nature House you can explore the flora and fauna of the park. Walking and cycling trails have been created as well as boating routes through the lake’s reeds. Fishing is possible in certain areas. “ (Latvian Tourist Board)

 

Janis Rozentals Museum of History and Art

Info Telefon: 3881603

daily 10-16 h

The Janis Rozentals Museum of History and Art is housed in a building designed by the famous Latvian master of painting Janis Rozentals. Built in 1900 as a house-studio, the artist lived here from 1900-1901. The Saldus History and Art Museum has been housed here since 1949. Original paintings by Janis Rozentals are exhibited on both floors of the museum, as well as 559 items representing the art and life of Rozentals. The museum also offers exhibitions about Saldus, its environs and famous inhabitants of Saldus. The museum collection has 37 000 items. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Colonel Oskars Kalpaks Museum & Memorial Site ‘’Airites’’

Tel.: 3839492

Info Telefon: 3830281

Mon-Wed 12-17 Thurs-Sat 10-17 h

On March 6, 1919 during the liberation battles Colonel Oskars Kalpaks, Commander of the First Latvian Special Battalion; Nikolajs Grundmanis, the First Commander of the Battallion's Special Company; Peteris Krievs, Lieutenant-General of the Cavalry Squad and Johans-Hans Srinders, Lieutenant of the Baltic Home Guard Artillery died near Airites. From 1922-1933 monuments in remembrance of the four heroes were unveiled here, and the Oskars Kalpaks Memorial was opened in 1936. During the Soviet occupation the Airites Museum and memorial ensemble were closed down. The memorial was reopened in 1988, and the renovated museum opened its doors in 1990. The museum's exhibition shows the role of Oskars Kalpaks and his battalion during the liberation battles. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)