Slutišķu vecticībnieku lauku sēta
Exhibition of the Naujenes Novadpētniecības muzejs in the inhabited village of Slutiški, with two Old Believer farmsteads and a prayer room.
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About the museum
The exhibitions are located in the authentic, inhabited village of Slutiški and tell of the spiritual and everyday culture of the Latgalian Old Believers. Visitors can explore two farmsteads, listen to the life stories of the hosts Isajs and Fedosija, and see traditions, everyday life and farm tools.
The exhibitions include a prayer room, an Old Believer residential house, and exhibitions on carpentry, livestock farming and the horse-drawn tools of the Augšdaugava district. The offer is part of the “Latvijas skolas soma” (Latvian School Bag) programme.
Highlights
- Prayer room
- Old Believers' residential house
- Two authentic farmsteads in an inhabited village
- Life stories of the hosts Isajs and Fedosija
Permanent exhibitions
- Lūgšanu istaba – Old Believers' prayer room in the farmstead.
- Vecticībnieku dzīvojamā māja – Interior and everyday life of the Old Believers' residential house.
- Galdnieka amats Latgalē 20. gs. 1. pusē – Exhibition on carpentry in Latgale in the first half of the 20th century.
- Lopkopība Latgalē 20. gs. 1. pusē – Exhibition on livestock farming in Latgale in the first half of the 20th century.
- Zirgvilkmes darbarīki Augšdaugavas novadā – Exhibition on horse-drawn farm tools in the Augšdaugava district.
- Operated by
- Naujenes Novadpētniecības muzejs (Augšdaugavas novada pašvaldība)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2pupils and seniors |
| Children & teens | €2Free admission for pre-school children. |
| Seniors | €2 |
| Families | €8 |
Free admission: On the last Thursday of each month from 1 October to 30 April admission is free.
Free admission also for teachers accompanying a group of children, orphans and children left without parental care, children with disabilities, Group I or II disabled persons (on presentation of a certificate) and one accompanying person, the guide of a tourist group (for groups of at least 15 people), staff of Latvian museums and ICOM members.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The offer can be visited with a guide; in winter registration is required in advance. |
