Museum

Ventspils Museum

Contacts
+371 63622031
Livonian Order Castle — Jāņa ielā 17 > Ventspils  > Kurzeme reg.
Description
The museum is to be found in the Livonian Order Castle: “(1290) – the oldest medieval fortified castle in Latvia, sympathetically restored to retaining its original exterior. Inside there is a well equipped museum of the town, which tells the fascinating story of Duke Jacob of Courland, whose rule transformed the region into a significant maritime power. The Mueseum also contains many Archaeological collections, Collection of documents, Collection of published works, Ethnographic collection, Collection of postcards and photographs, Art collections.
Nearest in category(-ies):
Sightseeing, tours
CastleObject of interest
Livonian Order Castle
Object of interest
The Poor Street
Fountain
Fountain "Kugu verotajs" ("Ship Contemplator")
Object of interestFountain
Dzirnavu laukums (Mill Square)
Craftsman workshopSouvenir Shop
Ventspils "Craftsmen house"
Object of interest
Ratslaukums (Town Hall Square)
Outdoor Art Object
"Juras akmens" ("Sea Stone") - Memorial Stone to Deepening of Ventspils Port Canal
Object of interest
Flower Clock
Outdoor Art Object
Lutausa taka
Nature walk
Anchors' Trail
Nature walkOutdoor Art Object
Jungle Trail
Object of interest
Fishing Vessel
Museum
Ventspils Seaside Open
Nature walkTechnical object
South Pier
Museum
"Sencu putekli" - Herberts Dorbe's House - Museum
Technical objectMuseumObject of interest
Kurzeme Democentre – interactive science centre in Ventspils
Zoo, animal
Ventspils Deer garden
Museum
Varve parish museum
Object of interest
"Jaundobeji" - an example of folk building art
Museum
Ziras Parish Museum