ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The Anton Rupainis Museum is located in the village of Bērzgale in the Rezekne Municipality, situated in a picturesque location between the lakes Micāni and Meirāni. The museum offers a glimpse into the pages of cultural history that reveal A. Rupainis as a multifaceted and socially significant personality. He was a writer, educator, public figure, conductor, author of the historical novels “White Fathers”, “Mara Awakens” and “Tauta grib dzeivot”.

OFFER

Excursion to the museum and sightseeing of cultural and historical sites in the surroundings of Bērzgale.

Visiting the Anton Rupainis Museum, you can get acquainted not only with the museum’s exhibition, but also visit the historical sites of the parish. The cemetery of the Veitko family and the monument to Anton Rupainis in the cemetery of Bērzgale, the cemetery of the brothers, the artificial island in Lake Micani in the times of the lords, the Veitko manor house, the peninsula in the surroundings of Lake Micani. The information boards installed at the attractions will serve as a guide for tourists.

Duration of the excursion 25-30 min.,
Duration of the excursion Museum+Bērzgale cultural and historical sites 1-1,10 h

What’s in babys pyura skreinī, or what’s in grandma’s dowry chest?
Museum pedagogical programme for primary and elementary school pupils.

In the programme we introduce the diversity and traditions of folklore genres in Bērzgale parish, pupils take part in activities: they tell about their first acquaintance with a folklore genre – a fairy tale, riddle, folk song or other genre
Optional activities for children offer:
*riddles in teams,
*folk song illustration and guessing in teams,
*games.

PRICES

• Entrance fee: 2,00 EUR
• Free admission: pre-school pupils and schoolchildren (children up to 18 years), persons with disabilities; orphans and children without parental care.

ADDITIONAL OFFERS

20 m from the museum there is a canteen “Rīts” where you can enjoy a delicious meal. It is recommended to book catering services for groups in advance. T: 26191534 Rasma.

Photos from the museum archives.