If you are looking for ideas for educational, varied and really interesting excursions, Tukums offers a wealth of itineraries, where history, literature, art and crafts intertwine . These sights are perfect for school groups, families and anyone who wants to learn and experience the joy of discovery.
🏰 Durbes Castle
An elegant classical palace with a picturesque park that offers a glimpse into the life of 19th century nobility. Durbe Palace offers both historical exhibitions and the opportunity for a leisurely stroll in nature. It is an excellent place to teach students about Latvian manor culture in a comprehensible way.
🔗 https://skolenuekskursijas.lv/apskates-vieta/durbes-pils/
📖 Dzūkste Fairytale Museum
A place where fairy tales come to life! The museum is dedicated to the writer Ansis Lerhis-Puškaitis and Latvian folk tales. The interactive environment, creative tasks and imaginative atmosphere make this museum particularly popular with younger pupils.
🔗 https://skolenuekskursijas.lv/apskates-vieta/dzukstes-pasaku-muzejs/
🏡 Pastarins Museum
A warm and authentic museum that introduces visitors to the childhood world of Ernest Birznieks-Upītis. Here you can experience what life was like for a rural family at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and better understand the roots of Latvian literature.
🔗 https://skolenuekskursijas.lv/apskates-vieta/pastarina-muzejs/
🗼 Castle Tower
Medieval testimony in the heart of Tukums. The tower offers a view over the town, while the exhibition presents the history and development of Tukums. An ideal stopping point to understand the city’s formation.
🔗 https://skolenuekskursijas.lv/apskates-vieta/pils-tornis/
🧶 Tukums Weavers’ Workshop
A live craft experience – not only to watch, but also to do. In the weavers’ workshop, students learn about weaving traditions, patterns and materials, often in a creative masterclass.
🔗 https://skolenuekskursijas.en/apskates-vieta/tukuma-audeju-darbnica/
🎨 Tukums Art Museum
An extensive art collection with outstanding works by Latvian artists. The museum helps to develop students’ visual perception, stimulate discussion and understanding of art in different eras.
🔗 https://skolenuekskursijas.lv/apskates-vieta/tukuma-makslas-muzejs/