Christmas Battles Museum
“Mangaļi”, Valgunde Civil Parish, Jelgava District, LV 3017
state museum
Type by the Law of Museums
accredited
Accredited by Ministry of Culture
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- free parking
- guide or mobile app
- offer for families with children
- outdoor activities
- free admission
The open-air sister site of the Latvian War Museum dedicated to the legendary Christmas Battles.
Working hours
See homepage for detailsMonday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
The open-air display of World War I fortifications and accompanying exhibitions available daily 10:00 - 16:00.
Admission fee
Free of charge
Museum territory retains remnants of unique elements of World War I field fortification associated with the legendary Christmas Battles. The open-air display of the Christmas Battles Museum features a reconstructed fragment of a fortifications system, recreated in its original location. It includes a dugout and part of the first line of German defence fortifications – “The German Wall”, a one-of-a-kind structure in the Baltic region.
Inside the museum, visitors can explore the exhibition “The Christmas Battles of Latvian Riflemen.” More than 200 photographs, battle plans and artefacts found in the area give a fascinating historical account about the events of the day.
The indoor facility also displays the largest battle site model in all of Latvia. It represents several square kilometres of territory with World War I fortifications, where Christmas Battles were fought.
Christmas Battles Museum
“Mangaļi”, Valgunde Civil Parish, Jelgava District, LV 3017
state museum
Type by the Law of Museums
accredited
Accredited by Ministry of Culture
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- free parking
- guide or mobile app
- offer for families with children
- outdoor activities
- free admission
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