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Vilani Museum of Local History

Kultūras laukums 2, Viļāni, Rēzeknes novads

was founded in 1954. The permanent exhibition of the Vilani Regional History Museum provides a fascinating insight into certain stages of the history of the town and the Vilani region and the everyday life of its inhabitants, creating an unforgettable atmosphere and an opportunity to feel the breath of that time. The museum’s collection is based on archaeological, ethnographic, numismatic and geological objects.A permanent exhibition on the history of the town from the earliest times to the present day. The history, traditions, customs of the town and the region in different periods of history permeate the museum’s exposition. There are original photographs, numismatics, archaeology, ethnography and other collections, as well as very interesting and unique objects in the museum’s collections. For example, there are only a little more than 30 mammoth teeth in Latvia, one of these rare specimens is kept in our museum.

by the museum

, the tour “Historical Trail of Vilani” will take you through the most significant cultural and historical sites of the town, thus introducing the visitors to the heritage left by the recent centuries.

Museum pedagogical programmes for different age groups:

“Signs of Ancient Latvian Power” (grades 1-12)
“The Story of the Linen Seed.”

(Grades 1-12)

“Signs of Ancient Latvian Power”

The programme is intended for pupils in Grades 1-12. Duration 40-60 min., in Latvian/Russian. The programme gives an insight into the Old Latvian graphic signs, Latvian deities, the meaning of the signs and their explanation.

“The Story of the Flax Seed”
The programme is intended for pupils of 1st – 12th grades. Duration 40 – 60 min., in Latvian/Russian. Based on the permanent exhibition “The Story of the Flax Seed”, folk songs, fairy tales and practical activities, an idea of the processes of flax growing and processing is given.

PRICES

Children 0,20 EUR
Adults 0,40 EUR
Excursion (sightseeing of cultural and historical objects of the Vilani region) 10,00 EUR

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+371 26476570

muzejs-vilani@inbox.lv

Kultūras laukums 2, Viļāni, Rēzeknes novads

Mon-Fri 8.00-17.00

S.,Sv. – free

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