Slimnīcas „Ģintermuiža” vēstures muzejs

About the museum

The history museum of the Ģintermuiža hospital serves as an open window onto the past of mental health care. It was opened as part of the hospital in 1977 by the psychiatrist Arnolds Laksbergs, who carefully documented his own and other people's life courses in this institution; documenting the development of the hospital remains the museum's main task.

The exhibition includes old medical objects and household equipment, photographs from various periods, items made in occupational therapy – door handles, teapots, pipes – and artworks from the former patients' painting studio “Iztēle” (Imagination). Visitors learn about the founding and development of the hospital from 1887 to the present day, the treatment methods once used, and the memories of former staff and patients.

Highlights

• Old medical objects and the history of mental health care since 1887
• Artworks of the patients' painting studio “Iztēle” (Imagination)
• Objects made in occupational therapy
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Slimnīcas „Ģintermuiža” vēsture – Old medical equipment, household fittings, photographs, occupational therapy products and paintings from the “Iztēle” studio.

Founded

1977

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free of charge.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the grounds of the Slimnīca “Ģintermuiža” (Ģintermuiža Hospital) at Filozofu iela 69.

Amenities & dining

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