Rudolf Blaumanis Memorial Museum

Fax.: 4800369

Info Telefon: 4871569

10.5 - 1.11.: Tues-Sun: 10 – 18 h

‘‘Braki’‘ is the place where the Latvian writer Rudolf Blaumanis (1863-1908) lived and created his works. The buildings were originally built on the Braki hill around 1810, and since then several families of tenants lived on the 200 acre farm. In 1868 Blaumanis, his wife and their 5-year-old son came as tenants to ‘‘Braki’‘. When the Blaumanis family arrived, the place looked rather neglected - there was no orchard, decorative plants, or trees. The restored farmhouse was opened to visitors in 1959. An ethnographic exhibition, showing the environment in which the owner and labourers at ‘‘Braki’‘ lived and worked, has been arranged in the farm buildings - the barns, cattle shed and sauna. The pathways through 43 hectares of museum territory have also been restored. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Professor Aleksandrs Biezins Museum

Wed-Sun 12-18 h
Closed also the last Friday of the month

"The Professor Aleksandrs Biezins Museum was established in 1989 in the birthplace of the founder of the Latvian childrens' surgery, Professor Aleksandrs Biezins (1897-1975). The display illustrates the life of the surgeon, his long years of practice and scientific research as well as his activities teaching medical students. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Cesvaine Castle

Info Telefon: +371 64852231
http://www.cesvaine.lv...

“(1890-1897) – built in a very unusual mixture of architectural styles with walls made from granite stones, Cesvaine is truly unique. The neo-renaissance interior has partly survived, with an ornate carved wooden staircase, ceiling ornaments and stucco detailing. " (LatviaTourism)

 

Aizkraukle History and Art Museum

Info Telefon: + 371 5123351
Besucher-Email: aizkrauklesmuzejs@inbox.lv

Wed-Sun 11-17 hDatenbankVLMSMUC2007

"The Museum was established in Koknese in 1951. Since 1989 the Museum is located in the set of Kalna Ziedi cultural-historical monuments (the castle hill of the 1st c. B.C., farmstead, sacred oak) of Aizkraukle. There are over 80 thousand units in the museum collections.
The division of the Museum collections:
• the archaeological collection: the excavations of Koknese castle,
dated to XVII century,
• the ethnographical articles (tools, articles of everyday use),
national costumes),
• the collection of art: paintings, graphic works, sculptures,
paintings by countrymen. Gifts,
• the photos and documents,
• the memorial keepsakes by prominent persons,
the materials of the historical events in IX and XX centuries,
• Numismatics (bank-notes, coins, medals etc.).
The offer for visitors:
• the permanent exhibition ‘‘Preserved for the eternity”,
the history of the area in the XX century,
• the short-term displays of the collection and art,
• Greenstone digital library software (cliff ‘‘Staburags” and prominent countrymen in literature, art and science)
• The guides offer walks along the Daugava and enjoyment of a bonfire on the castle hill. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)
 

Koknese Castle Ruins

Tel.: +371 29275412

Info Telefon: +371 65161296
Besucher-Email: tic@koknese.apollo.lv
http://www.koknese.lv...

“(1205) – a particularly romantic setting on the banks of the River Daugava. The castle played an important role throughout Latvian history and is associated with the Latvian epic tale of Lacplesis. " (LatviaTourism) DatenbankVLMSMUC2007
 

Janis Jaunsudrabins Museum ‘‘Riekstini’‘

Info Telefon: 5176467

Please, call for opening hours.

The museum was founded in 1967 in the 19th century farmstead ‘‘Riekstini’‘, where the Latvian writer and painter Janis Jaunsudrabins (1877-1962) spent his childhood. The museum houses a memorial exhibition (personal belongings, photographs, books, pictures) and a display of 19th-20th century domestic objects. The Jaunsudrabins and Saknites family burial ground can be found in Disku cemetery (2.5 km away). ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)
 

Andrejs Upits Memorial House

Info Telefon: 5197221

14.5.-31.10.: Tues-Sat 10-13 h

Voldemars Jakobsons Memorial Museum

Info Telefon: 5164275

Please, call for opening hours.

"Voldemars Jakobsons Memorial Museum was opened in 1976 in ‘‘Galdini’‘, Bebri village. The house was built in 1870-1876 and is a historical monument of local significance. The aim of the museum is to provide an insight into the life and creative activity of the artist VoldemArs Jakobsons (1899-1974) and to arouse people's interest in the development of Latvian sculpture of the 20th century. The house has been preserved so that it looks as it did during VoldemArs Jakobsons' lifetime. It is surrounded by a garden designed by the artist himself. The permanent exhibition is dedicated to his creative work and includes drawings, sculptures, ethnographic rarities, ancient furniture, a small library and diaries. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)