Turaidas muzejrezervāts

About the museum

The Turaidas muzejrezervāts (Turaida Museum Reserve) was established in 1988 on the basis of the Sigulda Local History Museum, which began work in 1948. Its aim is to preserve for future generations one of Latvia's oldest state formations – the historic centre of Turaida with its complex of cultural monuments. The museum reserve consists of monuments, the natural and cultural-historical environment, and a collection which is part of the Latvian National Museum Collection.

The museum reserve researches, preserves and maintains the buildings, monuments and cultural environment of the historic centre of Turaida over an area of 57.86 ha. More than 38 museum exhibitions are set up here, telling about events on the site in the context of Latvian and European history.

The museum reserve is open to visitors every day, without days off. In summer the exhibitions are open from 10:00 to 18:00, but the open-air exhibitions, the Galvenais tornis (main tower) of the castle and the tower-like south wing are also open outside these hours.

Highlights

• Turaida castle complex
• More than 38 museum exhibitions
• Open-air exhibitions across 57.86 ha
• Open every day, without days off
• Café and a room for changing babies

Permanent exhibition

• Turaidas vēsturiskā centra ekspozīcijas – More than 38 museum exhibitions in the castle, the surrounding buildings and the open air, telling the history of Turaida in the context of Latvian and European history.

Founded

1988

Operated by

Kultūras ministrija (valsts muzejs)

Admission & discounts

Free admission also for teachers accompanying a group of pupils (at least 10 children), orphans, persons up to 18 years with disabilities and persons with Group 1 and 2 disabilities, staff of Latvian museums, members of the Baltic Sea Castles and Museums Association and ICOM, and media representatives.

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

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Baby changing facilities

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Café

Events & venue rental

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