Carnikava Local History Centre
7 Jomas Street, Carnikava, Carnikava District, LV-2163
municipal museum
Type by the Law of Museums
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- free admission
- free parking
- easy to reach with public transport
- suitable for people with reduced mobility
- guide or mobile app
- offer for families with children
- outdoor activities
- rental of premises
- offer for pupils
- offer for newlyweds
Carnikava Local History Centre, located in a replica cottage that copies an authentic historical dwelling of fishermen and ferrymen, you can explore the history of Carnikava and local fishing traditions.
Working hours
See homepage for details
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
With advance booking, visits may be arranged at other times.
Admission fee
Free of charge
When visiting Carnikava Local History Centre at the Ferrymen Cottage, you can learn about the history of Carnikava, the local fishing customs and the tradition of hunting and processing lamprey. The centre was opened in 2012. It sits on the bank of the River Gauja, in a replica of a classical 19th century Vidzeme fisherman’s cottage whose original was moved to the Open-Air Museum in 1966.
Carnikava Local History Centre
7 Jomas Street, Carnikava, Carnikava District, LV-2163
municipal museum
Type by the Law of Museums
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- free admission
- free parking
- easy to reach with public transport
- suitable for people with reduced mobility
- guide or mobile app
- offer for families with children
- outdoor activities
- rental of premises
- offer for pupils
- offer for newlyweds
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