Sakaru Bunkurs

About the museum

The Sakaru Bunkurs (Communications Bunker) in Vecmīlgrāvis is a museum that gives insight into the Soviet era. It was once the reserve command post of the then Oktobra rajons (October District) and the civil defence staff of the Rīgas kuģubūvētava (Riga Shipyard). It was intended for the leadership of the northern part of Riga in emergencies, for example in the event of nuclear war or natural disasters.

The bunker had everything needed for independent operation: communication systems for contact with other important sites, its own electricity and water supply, and safe rooms for crisis managers. Today visitors can walk through the original working rooms, learn how the work was organised and experience the atmosphere of the Cold War.

Highlights

• Original Soviet-era command post rooms
• Communication systems, own electricity and water supply
• Atmosphere of the Cold War
• Visit with a guide

Permanent exhibition

• Komandpunkta oriģinālās telpas – Original Soviet-era working rooms with communication equipment, telling about the work of the civil defence staff during the Cold War.

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
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• 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

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Souvenirs are available.

Events & venue rental

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