Ainaži Nautical School Museum

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CONTACT INFORMATION

ADRESS

K. Valdemāra iela 47, Ainaži, Ainažu pagasts, Limbažu novads

WORKING TIME

1 May-30 September

P.-Sv. 10.00-17.00

1Oct-30 Apr

Sun,Mon closed

Mon-Sat 10.17.00

WEB PAGE

www.rigamuz.lv/ajm
The compact and idyllic town of Ainaži is the cradle of Latvian seafaring. In the very centre of the cradle is now the Ainaži Maritime School Museum, a witness to the glory of the old Latvian seafaring. Here, in the classroom, Captain Kristian Dahl, the head of the old maritime school himself, a Swede by nationality, welcomes museum guests at the blackboard. He doesn’t talk much himself – as we know, wax figures are not very talkative.

Here you’ll see how ancient sailing ships were built and launched in coastal fishing villages, and how our sailors sailed them to the world’s far seas and oceans. Maps, plans, seafarers’ diplomas, school records, books, photographs, navigational instruments, sailboat-building tools and everyday objects will allow you to feel the spirit of the captain within.

The special feeling that comes over everyone who leaves this small, welcoming museum is pride in the Latvian nation’s illustrious maritime past and its strong and courageous seafarers. Now, take a stroll around Ainaži to breathe in the traces of seafaring throughout the town.

OFFER

For students in grades 1-12.
During the museum’s overview excursion, students will learn about the establishment and activities of the Ainaži Maritime School, the construction of sailing ships on the Vidzeme coast and their voyages in the late 19th – early 20th centuries, as well as get an insight into the ancient Ainaži.

Duration: up to 90 min.

Fees:
Guiding a group: in Latvian – EUR 15,00; in a foreign language – EUR 20,00
Excursion for 1 student – EUR 3,00

CENAS

  • Students – 2.00 €
  • Students, pensioners – 4.50 €
  • Adults – 7,50 €
  • Family ticket (1 – 2 adults and 1 or more children under 18 years) – 9.00 €
  • Guide service – 11.00 € ( in foreign language – 15.00 € )
  • Themed excursion in Latvian – 21,00 €

Maximum 25 persons per group. Duration up to 60 min.

  • Museum education programme for children up to 7 years EUR 10,00 per group
  • Museum education programme in Latvian EUR 15,00 per group and EUR 3,00 per person
  • Educational programme for foreign language learners (Russian or German) EUR 20,00 per group and EUR 3,00 per person

Maximum 25 persons per group. Duration up to 90 min

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