Eduards Veidenbaums (1867-1892) Museum “Kalāči” is the place where the famous Latvian poet grew up, studied, worked and died from the fifth year of his life.

The Memorial House houses a new, modern, interactive exhibition “More Light” about the poet and his family, while the exhibition hall houses the largest exhibition of Vidzeme dowry chests and 19th-century household utensils in Latvia. The spacious garden features a monument to E. Veidenbaums (by L. Blumbergs), oak trees planted by Eduards’ father and a small log cabin tucked away in the corner of the garden – Veidenbaums’ much-loved barn, where the poet stayed during the summers.

The pond has a real black sauna and a picnic area where you can sit by the fire after a tour.

PRICES

• students – 1,00 EUR
• adults 2,00 EUR
• free – preschool children, orphans and children left without parental care (with a certificate for social guarantees), disabled, orphanages, boarding schools, special schools, specialised social care centres; teacher or tutor accompanying a group of pupils;
• programme price 10,00 Euro/group

MUSEUMPEDAGOGICAL PROGRAMMES (programmes available on-site, off-site and remotely):

1. “E. (Interactive lesson during which the poetry of E.Veidenbaums is explored through feelings, moods and a game of associations).
2. “E.Veidenbaums inspired poetry lesson” II (Interactive lesson – introduction to the poetry of E. Veidenbaums, poetry creation workshop using games, non-formal education methods, “playing with poetry”).
3. “E. Getting to know the personality and values of E.Veidenbaums” (E. Getting to know the personality and values of E. Veidenbaums, comparing them with one’s own values using various non-formal education methods and games).
4. “Veidenbaums Lost” (Orientation game around the museum territory, searching for answers to questions about E. Veidenbaums and objects in the museum territory).
5. “The Adventures of Eduard and Karl” at Kalāči (A programme of creative and educational activities to explore the museum and children’s life in the countryside 150 years ago).
6. “Find the poetry in yourself” – a well-being, creative writing programme for students in grades 9-12
7. “Poetry. Drama. We.”
8. ( A lesson based on E. Veidenbaum’s poetry and drama methods to develop social-emotional skills. 2023 FREE)
9. “First Psychological Help with Veidenbaum” ( A lesson based on E. Veidenbaum’s life and personal story about mental health in young people. 2023
10. FREE)
11. In 2023 FREE )

One-day adventure and sensory excursion “One Day in Cesis” – getting to know Veidenbaums, conversation and creative writing workshop “Kalāči”, pie baking and lunch at “Maizes maja”, physical activities and an educational hike in Ergli cliffs with nature guide Sigita.Programme fee – EUR 1 per student + EUR 10 per group E. Veidenbaums Memorial Museum “Kalāči”, 7 EUR pie workshop + 3 EUR lunch in “Maizes maja” and 5 EUR Eagles rocks adventure;

ADDITIONAL OFFER

• Picnic area available (tables, benches, fireplace, gazebo);
• The main exhibition, exhibition hall and WC are accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Photos from the museum’s private archive