Kurzemes cietokšņa muzejs

About the museum

The Kurzemes cietokšņa muzejs in Zante opened in 1996. It is a private initiative, and the museum is a member of the Latvijas Muzeju biedrība (Latvian Museums Association). The exhibition tells of the role of the Courland Pocket (Kurzemes cietoksnis) in the Second World War and of the later fate of Latvian soldiers.

The permanent exhibition is mainly devoted to the final phase of the Second World War and to the battles in Kurzeme in 1944 and 1945. A separate history exhibition displays objects from the First and Second World Wars related to local history and troops.

On the museum grounds, trenches and bunkers from that period have been restored. Visitors can test themselves on a military obstacle course, and a rest area with picnic facilities has been set up by the pond.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on the battles in Kurzeme, 1944–1945
• Restored trenches and bunkers
• Military obstacle course
• Rest area by the pond
• Free car park

Permanent exhibitions

• Ekspozīcija par kaujām Kurzemē 1944.–1945. gadā – Permanent exhibition on the role of the Courland Pocket in the Second World War and on the later fate of Latvian soldiers.
• Pirmā un Otrā pasaules kara vēstures ekspozīcija – Objects related to local history and to the troops in both World Wars.

Founded

1996

Admission & discounts

The guide service costs from €5 to €10.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Programmes for families and pupils are available; the grounds include a military obstacle course and a rest area by the pond.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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