Muzejs „Pie Komandanta“
Private museum “Pie Komandanta” in a building from 1860 in the Daugavpils Fortress, with everyday objects from the First World War, old photographs and a children’s room with toys.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum is located in a historic building erected in 1860 in the territory of the Daugavpils Fortress. The exhibition displays original objects and documents that tell about everyday life during the First World War, as well as old photographs from Daugavpils and its surroundings.
The second part houses an old post office exhibition and a collection of old irons. In the “Bērnu istaba” (Children’s Room) toys from different periods can be seen. By prior booking, the museum offers excursions to First World War battle sites, which tell of Daugavpils as a theatre of war in 1914–1918.
Highlights
- Everyday objects and documents from the First World War
- Old photographs from Daugavpils and its surroundings
- Old post office exhibition and collection of irons
- Children’s room with toys from different periods
- Excursions to battle sites
Permanent exhibition
- Pirmā pasaules kara ikdiena – Original objects and documents on everyday life in the First World War, old photographs, the old post office exhibition, a collection of irons and a children’s room.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The museum has a children’s room with toys from different periods.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the territory of the Daugavpils Fortress.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Excursions to First World War battle sites must be booked in advance. In the tourist season an electric minibus (7 seats) runs within the fortress; trips must be booked in advance by telephone. |
