Viļa Plūdoņa muzejs
Memorial museum of the poet Viļis Plūdonis in his native home “Lejenieki” in Ceraukste parish, with an exhibition on the poet's life and work, the restored coach house and granary.
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About the museum
The memorial museum of the poet Viļis Plūdonis (1874–1940) was set up in 1968 in his native home “Lejenieki”. The residential house has an exhibition on the poet's life and work, and nearby are the family graves where the poet is buried.
The museum is complemented by the Zaķīšu pirtiņa (Hare's Bathhouse), with a family of hares made by the wood carver Aivars Students, the poet's path along the Mēmele river to his favourite workplace by the Jautrais strauts (Merry Brook), and the coach house and granary, restored in 2017, which contain an exhibition.
Highlights
- The poet's native home “Lejenieki”
- Zaķīšu pirtiņa (Hare's Bathhouse)
- The poet's path along the Mēmele river
- Restored coach house and granary with an exhibition
Permanent exhibitions
- Dzejnieka Viļa Plūdoņa dzīve un daiļrade – Exhibition in the poet's native home on his life and works.
- Ratnīcas un klēts ekspozīcija – Exhibition set up after the 2017 restoration in the restored coach house and granary.
- Founded
- 1968
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2.50pupils and students |
| Children & teens | €2.50For pupils. |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50 |
| Families | €10 |
Guide service in the museum (in Latvian and Russian): for a group of up to 10 persons €10; from 11 persons an additional €1 per person.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €10 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Museum education programmes for pre-school and primary-school children: “Ciemos pie zaķu mammas” (Visiting the Hare Mother) and “Putni ‘Lejeniekos’” (Birds of “Lejenieki”).
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Weddings / ceremonies
Offers a programme for newlyweds.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tour through the exhibitions in the residential house, the cowshed and the coach house. The museum offers museum education programmes for children and pupils, such as “Ciemos pie zaķu mammas” (Visiting the Hare Mother), “Putni ‘Lejeniekos’” (Birds of “Lejenieki”) and “Mana sēta” (My Farmstead), and creative workshops. Annual events: the Lielā diena (Great Day) at the Viļis Plūdonis Museum in March, the Viļa dienas (Viļis Day) event and Museum Night in May. |