Ainaži Naval School Museum
The compact and idyllic town of Ainaži is the cradle of maritime heritage for all of Latvia. At the very heart of this cradle stands a testament to ancient Latvian maritime glory – the Ainaži Nautical School Museum.
In the classroom by the blackboard, museum guests are warmly welcomed by the head of the old nautical school, a Swedish national, Captain Kristians Dahl.
When visiting the Ainaži Nautical School Museum, you will understand how coastal fishermen built and launched ancient sailing ships in their villages and how our sailors sailed these ships to distant seas and oceans. The Ainaži maps, plans, nautical school diplomas, notebooks, books, photographs, navigation instruments, shipbuilding tools, and sailors' everyday objects will allow you to feel the spirit of the captain within yourself.
The special feeling that overwhelms anyone who leaves this small, welcoming museum is pride in the Latvian people's renowned maritime past and its strong and brave seafarers. After visiting the museum, take a thorough discovery walk around Ainaži to breathe in the traces of ancient maritime heritage throughout the town.
Location
K.Valdemāra iela 47, Ainaži
lat: 57.865170; lon: 24.360252
Working hours
M.: Closed
T.: 10:00 - 17:00
W.: 10:00 - 17:00
T.: 10:00 - 17:00
F.: 10:00 - 17:00
S.: 10:00 - 17:00
S.: Closed
Charges
Students - 1.00 €
Students, pensioners - 1.50 €
Adults - 2.00 €
Family ticket (1 - 2 adults and 1 or more children under 18 years) - 4.00 €
Guide service - 6.00 € ( foreign language - 10.00 € )
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Address: | Valdemāra iela 45, Ainaži |
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Address: | Valdemāra iela 35A, Ainaži |
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Address: | K. Valdemāra iela 38, Ainaži |
Phone: | : +371 27784440 |
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Address: | Valdemāra iela 69, Ainaži |
Phone: | +371 29213784 |
The museum was opened on 15 December 1991, when the firefighters celebrated their 65th anniversary.
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Address: | Valdemāra 46, Ainaži |
Phone: | 28351451, 64024971 |
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