Roja Sea Fishing Museum
Selgas iela 33, Roja, Rojas pagasts, Talsu novads, LV-3264
municipal museum
Type by the Law of Museums
accredited
Accredited by Ministry of Culture
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- free admission
- easy to reach with public transport
- guide or mobile app
- offer for families with children
- outdoor activities
- offer for pupils
- offer for newlyweds
Our interactive display invites visitors to explore the age of sail ship building, learn about local families of shipbuilders and sea captains, trace the traditions of sea fishing from ancient times into the present day, learn what Latvian gold is and how it is made, and hear about the victory march of Banga Fishing Kolkhoz during the years of Soviet occupation.
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 |
Disabled person | 0.50 EUR |
The interactive display of the Roja Sea Fishing Museum recounts the history of coastal villages across various historic periods, focusing on the contribution of Krišjānis Valdemārs and the era of sail ship building on our coast, tracing the history of sea fishing and fish processing from ancient times into the present day and telling about the time when Banga Fishing Kolhoz was top among Latvia’s richest collective farms. Museum courtyard has been turned into a well-established territory with an inviting lounge area and a small open-air display. An interactive stand has been installed on the premises with information about the items on open-air display. A tourist route around Roja has been developed for those who wish to explore the surroundings.
The museum offers:
• viewing the museum individually or with a tour guide
• the younger visitors can board a playship, christen it and find out about signalling flags and the compass or put together a Lego lighthouse
• different musical lessons for pre-schoolers and pupils.
• an entertaining, theatrical performance for adults – “The Liars Club”
• a programme for newlyweds – “The Love Knot”.
Roja Sea Fishing Museum
Selgas iela 33, Roja, Rojas pagasts, Talsu novads, LV-3264
municipal museum
Type by the Law of Museums
accredited
Accredited by Ministry of Culture
member
Member of Latvian Museums Association
Offer and services
- free admission
- easy to reach with public transport
- guide or mobile app
- offer for families with children
- outdoor activities
- offer for pupils
- offer for newlyweds
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