Firefighting Museum
Fire-fighting Museum of Ainaži opened its door to visitors in December 1991, when firefighters celebrated 65th anniversaryof the foundation of volunteer firefighter's association.
In Ainaži, this small seaside and border town, the Ainaži Volunteer Firefighters Association will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. Its members not only liquidate fires, but also preserve their traditions. The work of Ainaži firefighters since the beginning of the association can be found in the Ainaži Firefighting Museum. The museum was opened on December 15, 1991, when the firefighters celebrated their 65th anniversary. The museum's exposition "Shining buttons and helmets" displays photographs and descriptions of the firefighters' work from the first foundation meeting. Hand-pumps, hand-sirens, old photography, wtitten materials, photographs of firefighter training, sports competitions and celebrations and the beautiful and shiny flag pins can be viewed in this museum. In the neighboring fire station there is a possibility to fit on fire-fighter helmets, to turn a hand -siren and to take a photograph at fire-fighter cars.
Location
Valdemāra iela 69, Ainaži
lat: 57.862164; lon: 24.358545
Working hours
Opening hours from 1 October to 31 May
Tue–Sat 10:00–16:00
Mon, Sun – closed
Opening hours from 1 June to 30 September
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00
Mon, Sun – closed
Price
Adults - 2.00 EUR
Schoolchildren, students, and pensioners - 1.00 EUR
Family ticket (1-2 adults with 1-4 children under 18 years) - 4.00 EUR
Children under 7 years old, politically repressed persons, school groups from Limbaži municipality's educational institutions, teachers accompanying preschool or school groups, persons with disabilities, employees of Latvian museums (upon presenting identification) - FREE
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| Address: | Ainaži, Limbažu novads |
| Phone number: | +371 26414207, +371 25914116 |
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| Phone number: | +371 64043349 |
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