The “Durvis” Art Gallery in Tukums invites schoolchildren, families and art enthusiasts to discover the works of Latvian artists, contemporary art and the history of the town of Tukums. The gallery regularly hosts exhibitions of painting, graphic art, sculpture, ceramics and other art forms. A visit can be combined with a stroll through Tukums’ historic centre.

🎨 About the “Durvis” Art Gallery

The “Durvis” Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the creative expression of contemporary artists. The gallery’s aim is to make contemporary artworks accessible to as wide an audience as possible, by showcasing, through exhibitions, both the creative talents of outstanding Latvian artists and masters of applied arts, and the achievements of emerging artists.

The gallery is situated in a building constructed in 1758 in the historic centre of Tukums. It once housed a pharmacy, the laboratory of the Duke’s surgeon Johann Gotlob Groške (1714–1777), as well as a collection of natural history specimens, coins and surgical instruments.

The building is a cultural monument of national importance, known as the Old Pharmacy of Tukums. It retains many 18th-century architectural features, including Rococo-style doors.

The gallery opened in 1988 as the Tukums Museum’s art salon, but was given the name ‘Durvis’ in 1997 when it moved to its current premises.

🖼️ Exhibitions and displays

The gallery regularly hosts exhibitions by Latvian artists, showcasing various art movements, techniques and forms of creative expression. The exhibition offer changes throughout the year.

🌿 Exhibition “Closeness to Nature”

📅 On display from 3 October to 11 November 2026.

The exhibition “Closeness to Nature” is a visual dialogue between two artists – the painter Imants Kalniņš and the woodcarver Juris Dombrovskis – in which two distinct yet mutually complementary art forms come together.

🎨 Exhibition “The Changing”

📅 On display from 14 November to 16 December 2026.

Artist Antra Ivdra’s anniversary exhibition “The Changing” features paintings created at various times, all united by the theme of water.

🏘️ Exhibition “Scenes from the History of Tukums”

This exhibition uses puppets to depict the history of the town of Tukums from the 12th to the 20th century.

It offers an opportunity to explore the town’s past in a visual and child-friendly way, complementing the gallery’s offer of art exhibitions.

🎓 Gallery visits for schoolchildren

A visit to the “Durvis” Art Gallery can form part of a cultural and artistic excursion for schoolchildren in Tukums. By viewing the changing exhibitions, pupils can learn about various art techniques, materials and the artists’ creative styles.

The gallery’s historic building and the exhibition ‘Scenes from the History of Tukums’ offer the opportunity to complement the exploration of art with an insight into the history of Tukums.

Please note: specific museum education sessions are not listed in the gallery’s official offer.

🛍️ Artworks and souvenirs

At the gallery, you can purchase artworks and pieces by applied arts masters, as well as souvenirs, books published by the Tukums Museum and publications by local authors.

🎟️ Prices

Admission to the “Durvis” art gallery is free of charge.

The current exhibition offer can be viewed on the Tukums Museum website.