Ontons Slišāns Cultural History Museum of Upītes
municipal museum
Type by the Law of Museums
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- free admission
- free parking
- 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
Through the story of Ontons Slišāns, the museum tells about the cultural space of Upītes and its formation, about origins and “growing back the severed roots”, about conservation, development and promotion of intangible cultural heritage.
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 | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Sunday | Closed |
With advance booking, visits may be arranged at other times.
Admission fee
Visit to the museum is free of charge.
Ontons Slišāns Cultural History Museum of Upītes is located 3 km from the Russian border. Through his activity, Ontons shaped the cultural space of Upītes as we know it. Our museum is the story of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage found in the cultural space of Upītes and told through the prism of values espoused by Ontons Slišāns. Visitors can choose from a range of open-air activities and workshops to learn about local non-material culture.
Ontons Slišāns Cultural History Museum of Upītes
municipal museum
Type by the Law of Museums
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- free admission
- free parking
- 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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