Antona Austriņa memoriālais muzejs „Kaikaši”
Memorial museum in “Lejas Kaikaši”, the birthplace of the writer Antons Austriņš, in Vecpiebalga, with a collection of sun symbols by his daughter Mudīte Austriņa.
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About the museum
The writer Antons Austriņš (1884–1934) was born in “Lejas Kaikaši” in Vecpiebalga parish, and the memorial museum was opened here in 1990. Visitors can learn about his life, his literary legacy and the spirit of the era that shaped the writer’s personality.
The museum also displays the collection of sun images by Austriņš’s daughter Mudīte Austriņa (1924–1991), a cultural worker and an exile writer. It came about while she lived in various countries and encountered different traditions, and it presents the sun as a universal human symbol. In the village of Kaikaši the layout of six farmsteads has survived, with its old roads and paths.
Highlights
- The birthplace of the writer Antons Austriņš
- The sun-symbol collection of Mudīte Austriņa
- The solstice room with photographs by A. Šulcs
- Creative games: “Vecvārdu spēle” (Old Names Game), the workshop “Saulītes” (Little Suns), photo orienteering
Permanent exhibition
- Antona Austriņa dzīve un Mudītes Austriņas saules kolekcija – The writer’s life and literary legacy, the solstice room and the collection of sun images gathered by his daughter.
- Founded
- 1990
- Operated by
- Cēsu novada pašvaldība
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2pupils, students, seniors |
Tickets can be paid for in cash only.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Photo orienteering in the museum is especially suitable for children; there is a children’s play area by the museum.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum suits small groups; thematic programmes are designed for up to 20 people. It offers the “Vecvārdu spēle” (Old Names Game), the creative workshop “Saulītes” (Little Suns) and photo orienteering; there is also a 4 km walking game through the centre of Vecpiebalga played with a mobile phone. |