Balvu Novada muzejs
Museum of cultural history of northern Latgale in Balvi, with interactive exhibitions on intangible heritage and on Latvia’s independence.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1989 in a converted manor farm building. Its collection of around 25,000 objects tells of the history, people and culture of the district from ancient times to the present day.
The museum’s task is to preserve and promote the material and intangible historical, artistic and cultural values of northern Latgale. Thematic exhibitions and events are also held in the museum.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition on the intangible cultural heritage of northern Latgale
- Exhibition “Ziemeļlatgale un Latvijas neatkarība” (Northern Latgale and Latvia’s Independence)
- The memorial room of General Valdis Matīss
- Exhibition “Balvi vēsturiskajās fotogrāfijās” (Balvi in Historical Photographs)
Permanent exhibitions
- Ziemeļlatgales nemateriālais kultūras mantojums – Interactive exhibition on the intangible cultural heritage of northern Latgale.
- Ziemeļlatgale un Latvijas neatkarība – Interactive exhibition on northern Latgale’s path to Latvian independence.
- Ģenerāļa Valda Matīsa (1944–2010) memoriālā istaba – Memorial room dedicated to General Valdis Matīss.
- Balvi vēsturiskajās fotogrāfijās – Photographs of the history of the town of Balvi.
- Founded
- 1989
- Operated by
- Balvu novada pašvaldības iestāde
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2pupils and seniors |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 7 · Free admission for children up to 7 years of age. |
| Seniors | €2 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with Group I and II disabilities and one accompanying person. |
| Families | €5Family ticket: 1–2 adults with children up to 18 years of age. |
Free admission: Free admission at exhibition openings and other free events.
Free admission also for children from long-term social care and rehabilitation institutions, politically repressed persons, pupils of Balvi municipality’s educational institutions, staff of Latvian museums, ICOM members and municipal delegations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €5 · Family ticket: 1–2 adults with children up to 18 years of age. |
- Family tours & workshops
The family ticket is advantageous for families.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Amenities & dining
- Café
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum rents out rooms.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | There are educational programmes for children and adults, which must be booked in advance. |
