Kandava Local History Museum

Kandava Local History Museum founded in 1995 due to initative of historian and Kandava Boarding School teacher Viktors Vītols and his collected materials. The building of the museum was constructed in 1887 as hospital of deaconess. From 1921-1939 in the building was German school. From 20th century 50ties more than 40 years there was a bank department of USSR. The money safe in the museum is an unique exhibit it is possible to look at it from inside.

The visitors of the museum can view some permanent exhibitions as: “Ar zirgu uz Kandavas tirgu” (With Horse to the Market of Kandava), “Piemiņas istaba” (Memory Room), “Sarkanais stūrītis” (Red Corner). As well as, visitors can see Kandavas old town model and a digital version of old towns’ history from the middle of 19th and beginning of 20th century. Within the premises of the museum, works craftsmen society.

Special offers of the museum:

Degustation of Kandavas acorn coffee and a table game “Spēks no ozolzīles” (Strenght from acorns).

Working hours: M.,Tu., We.,Th., Fr. 9:00 - 17:00, Sa. 10:00 - 16:00, Su. - closed.

Addmission: Eur 2,00 Adults, Eur 1,50 Pensioners, Students