Silver museum
The exhibition of silversmith Oļegs Auzers' life's work intertwines art, philosophy, and craftsmanship with silver in exquisite sculptures.
In Limbaži, in the Burtnieku Quarter, visitors can explore an exhibition featuring works such as "The Flying Dutchman", a reflection of human life through the image of a storm-tossed ship; the chest "Greed", symbolizing human weaknesses like excessive materialism and avarice; a neo-baroque candelabrum depicting the richness of the underwater world; and the newest piece, "Covid-?". The jewel of Oļegs Auzers’ collection is the world’s largest silver castle, "Castle of the Future. 3001", along with biblical scenes in silver – "Noah’s Ark" and "Cain and Abel", the legend-based sculpture "Rose of Turaida", the musical goblet "Accordion", and many more. The master’s works tell stories of a world where envy and greed coexist with sacrifice and altruism, where love intertwines with hate, and where life ultimately prevails over death.
The silversmith’s creative workshop offers:
📍 Talisman crafting – an opportunity to embed all past hardships into silver, transforming them with fire into a new beginning. The resulting talisman brings protection, luck, and health.
📍 For newlyweds – the creation of a silver family branch.
📍 Immortalizing special moments – engraving a leaf on the Gates of Love and Friendship to mark wedding days or other significant events.
At the exhibition, visitors can learn about the story and meaning behind each artwork, admire the nature paintings of artist Arturs Auzers, and sign up for workshops. In silver sculptures, nature elements serve as symbols reflecting human relationships, values, life’s shifting paths, and the breath of the world.
Location
Burtnieku iela 4, Limbaži
lat: 57.5150428036769; lon: 24.71359299981616
Working hours
The museum is closed from Monday to Friday.
Saturday, Sunday: 11:00 - 15:00
Outside of working hours, please book in advance by calling +371 29356858.
Price
Entrance fee:
Adults – 5 EUR
Preschool children – free
Discounts available for groups.
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| Address: | Burtnieku iela 4, Limbaži |
| Phone number: | +371 26351433, +371 28622379 |
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| Phone number: | +371 26615142 |
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| Phone number: | +371 64070608, +371 28359057 |
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