Viļakas novada muzejs
District museum in the former Catholic parish house and the building of a Capuchin monastery, with the history of Viļaka, a numismatic collection and a collection of matchbox labels.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the former Catholic parish house, built in 1913, and also uses the rooms of the former Capuchin monastery. The exhibitions tell of the history of Viļaka and its surroundings from the 13th century to the present day.
The museum shows ethnographic material (tools, ceramics, woven textiles), a room on the local Catholic, Orthodox and Lutheran parishes, a memorial room for the Catholic bishops Kazimirs Duļbinskis and Valerians Zondaks, a numismatic collection from the 18th century to 2013, the collection of matchbox labels assembled by Jānis Laicāns (more than 1,500 labels), an exhibition on some 35 existing and former schools, and the collection of Latvian birds' eggs assembled by Edvards Spravniks. Art exhibitions are also held in the former monastery.
Highlights
- Matchbox label collection (more than 1,500 labels)
- Numismatic collection from the 18th century to 2013
- Collection of Latvian birds' eggs
- Located in the building of a former Capuchin monastery
Permanent exhibitions
- Etnogrāfiskie materiāli – Local tools, ceramics and home-woven textiles.
- Viļakas draudzes – Room on the local Catholic, Orthodox and Lutheran parishes, and a memorial room for the Catholic bishops Kazimirs Duļbinskis and Valerians Zondaks.
- Numismātikas kolekcija – Coins and banknotes from the 18th century to 2013.
- Sērkociņu etiķešu kolekcija – Collection assembled by Jānis Laicāns, with more than 1,500 matchbox labels.
- Viļakas novada skolas – Exhibition on some 35 existing and former schools in the district.
- Latvijas putnu olu kolekcija – Collection of birds' eggs assembled by Edvards Spravniks.
- Operated by
- Viļakas novada pašvaldības iestāde
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1 |
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| Reduced | €0.50pupils |
| Children & teens | €0.50 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
The museum is easily reachable by public transport.
By car
Free parking
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum offers educational programmes for pupils. |