Welcome to VALMIERA MUSEUM!
The Valmiera Museum is one of the most significant repositories of historically valuable artifacts in the Vidzeme Region. Founded in 1959, it is housed in a complex of buildings constructed, reconstructed and restored from the 18th to the 21st century. These buildings are located on the site of The Livonian Order Castle Ruins in Valmiera.
The museum’s collection comprises approximately 70,000 items, including evidences and materials related to the territory of Valmiera county from the earliest times to the present day.
The museum’s operation is performed through the collaborative efforts of four museum departments: Collection Department, History Department, Museum Administration and Department of Art Exhibitions and Events. This collaboration enables the museum to offer a wide range of historical and art exhibitions, educate students and maintain communication with the public.
The museum’s permanent exhibition “de Woldemer” takes visitors into the story of ancient Valmiera. Centuries-old history of the town and castle, worldview of the Valmierians of the past, the might of the Hanseatic merchants and the skills of the craftsmen meet there. Accompanied by a guide or individually, you are welcome to take a tour of the exhibition. The exhibition is available in Latvian, English, German, Estonian and Russian. The building of “de Woldemer” also houses Valmiera Tourism Information Center.
In addition to the rich historical collection temporary art exhibitions are held in The Exhibition Hall.
| de Woldemer
1 Bruņinieku Street, Valmiera, LV-4201 Monday CLOSED *The museum ticket office closes 30 minutes before the end of the museum’s opening hours. Gradual closedown of the exhibition begins 15 minutes before the end of the opening hours. The museum is closed on official holidays: January 1st, Good Friday, Easter, May 4th, Līgo and Jāņi (June 23rd-24th), November 18th, Christmas (December 24th-26th) and December 31st. de Woldemer entrance fee: 5.00 EUR Adult FREE entrance for children up to 7 years of age, people with disabilities and their companions, ICOM members, citizens of Ukraine |
Exhibition Hall
3 Bruņinieku Street, Valmiera, LV-4201 Monday CLOSED *The museum ticket office closes 30 minutes before the end of the museum’s opening hours. Gradual closedown of the exhibition begins 15 minutes before the end of the opening hours. The museum is closed on official holidays: January 1st, Good Friday, Easter, May 4th, Līgo and Jāņi (June 23rd-24th), November 18th, Christmas (December 24th-26th) and December 31st. Exhibition Hall entrance fee: 3.00 EUR Adult FREE entrance for children up to 7 years of age, people with disabilities and their companions, ICOM members, citizens of Ukraine |
For a tour of the museum territory accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, book a tour by phone +371 64207636. Tours are available in Latvian, English and Russian.
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