1991. gada barikāžu muzejs
Museum in an Old Riga building on Krāmu Street about the events of the January 1991 barricades; admission by donation.
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About the museum
The museum was founded by the Support Fund of the 1991 Barricade Participants, which on 24 May 2001 decided to establish it; it opened its doors to visitors on 21 August 2001 with three exhibition rooms. Its aim is to identify, preserve and promote testimonies about the January and August 1991 events in Latvia, which were the culmination of the restoration of statehood and the National Awakening, as well as to preserve the memory of the barricade victims and to promote patriotic education among young people.
The museum is in the heart of Old Riga, on Krāmu Street. The entrance of the building is decorated with a stone portal from the first half of the 18th century. During the January 1991 events, barricade participants were served hot tea in this building, where they could warm up and rest. Since 1997 the building has housed the Society of 1991 Barricade Participants.
A new exhibition opened in 2006 and received an annual award from the Ministry of Culture; in early 2014 the basic exhibition was expanded from three rooms to six. The exhibition includes a model of the barricade layout, objects used on the barricades – thermos flasks, walkie-talkies, posters, video cameras and gas masks – selected photographs, OMON equipment and memorial items of those who fell, as well as video and audio recordings. The museum also has a travelling exhibition, the muzeobuss (museum bus).
Highlights
- Six-room exhibition on the January 1991 barricades
- Model of the barricade layout and objects used on the barricades
- Video and audio recordings, memorial items of those who fell
- Virtual tour and the muzeobuss
- Admission by donation
Permanent exhibition
- 1991. gada janvāra barikādes – A six-room exhibition with a model of the barricades, everyday objects, photographs, and video and audio recordings of the January 1991 events.
- Founded
- 2001
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
|---|---|
| Guided tour (1–30 people, about 1 hour), price per person | €5Tours in Latvian and English. |
| Museum education programme “Spēlēsim barikādēs” (Let’s Play at the Barricades) (grades 1–7, groups of up to 30 people, 1 hour) | €25Price per group. |
| Museum education programme “Barikāžu CV” (Barricades CV) (grades 8–12, groups of up to 30 people, 1 hour) | €25Price per group. |
| Museum education programme “Uz barikādēm” (To the Barricades) (grades 6–12, groups of up to 30 people, 2 hours) | €35Price per group. |
Admission to the museum is by donation.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 80 guests.
Rooms for conferences, seminars, training courses and presentations for up to 80 participants; technical equipment hire and catering can be arranged on request.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours can be ordered by phone on +371 6721 3525 or by email at info@barikades.lv. Schools have five museum education programmes. |
