Naujenes Novadpētniecības muzejs

About the museum

The museum preserves the cultural and historical heritage of the Augšdaugava district and the life stories of the inhabitants of the Daugava valley. It is located in the protected landscape area “Augšdaugava”.

The museum's reputation rests on the collection of works by the sculptor Valentīna Zeile, born in Naujene parish – the “Valentīnas Zeiles darbnīca” (Valentīna Zeile's Workshop), more than 6,000 works of art, mostly created from 1956 to 1982, before she left for Paris. A large Augšdaugava patchwork quilt (Lielais Augšdaugavas musturdeķis) was also created in the museum, with the participation of many inhabitants of Latvia and foreign guests.

The exhibitions and displays tell about history, art, ethnography and nature, about the cultural heritage of the Latgalian, Polish, Lithuanian and Slavic cultures, and about the traditional craft skills of the Daugava valley.

Highlights

• Valentīnas Zeiles darbnīca – more than 6,000 works of art
• Lielais Augšdaugavas musturdeķis (large Augšdaugava patchwork quilt)
• Craft traditions of the Daugava valley
• Location in the protected landscape area “Augšdaugava”

Permanent exhibitions

• Valentīnas Zeiles darbnīca – Open storage with more than 6,000 works by the sculptor Valentīna Zeile, mostly created before she left for Paris.
• Lielais Augšdaugavas musturdeķis – The patchwork quilt created in the museum, in whose making many people from Latvia and abroad took part.

Operated by

Augšdaugavas novada pašvaldības iestāde

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Admission is free during exhibition openings and events.

Free admission also for teachers accompanying a group of children, orphans and children left without parental care, the guide of a tourist group (for groups of at least 15 people), Latvian museum staff and ICOM members. The full price list is available on the museum's website.

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 limited mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Families can get a family ticket, and there is an offer for families with children.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The museum rents out rooms.

Plan your visit