North Kurzeme Craft Centre “House of Crafts”
municipal museum
Type by the Law of Museums
accredited
Accredited by Ministry of Culture
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- guide or mobile app
- offer for families with children
- offer for pupils
The House of Crafts is situated in a renovated 18th-century building – the oldest schoolhouse in the former Duchy of Courland. Now, it has been transformed into a modern facility for tourism and culture and an interesting landmark for the city’s residents and guests.
Working hours
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Friday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Sunday | Closed |
Admission fee
Adult | 1.00 EUR |
Pupil | 0.50 EUR |
Student | 0.50 EUR |
Senior | 0.50 EUR |
Free Entrance
- Child aged 7 or younger
- Disabled person
The North Kurzeme Craft Consultation Centre or the Ventspils House of Crafts is a sister site of Ventspils Museum. It opened its doors to the public on 3 August 2007 with financial support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The House of Crafts is situated in a renovated 18th-century building – the oldest schoolhouse in the former Duchy of Courland. Now, it has been transformed into a modern facility for tourism and culture and an interesting landmark for the city’s residents and guests. In the renovated building, visitors can see a 19th-century style classroom.
With advance booking, you can attend a school lesson that will be conducted in the 19th-century tradition. From 1849 to 1851, when the building was used by the district school, a pre-eminent member of the “New Latvians” movement, the distinguished folklorist Krišjānis Barons, was a pupil here.
The House of Crafts has functional workshops for photography, weaving and pottery, and a souvenir salon. The space is frequently used for art and craft exhibitions and locally significant cultural events.
North Kurzeme Craft Centre “House of Crafts”
municipal museum
Type by the Law of Museums
accredited
Accredited by Ministry of Culture
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- guide or mobile app
- offer for families with children
- offer for pupils
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