Museum lessons
The museum offers educational lessons for schoolchildren at its three locations – Riga Castle, Dauderi and the Popular Front Museum. These must be booked in advance by contacting the respective venue.
Please note that the application is intended for making a reservation. Museum employee will contact you after receiving the message.
In autumn, 2024 several museum lessons for schoolchildren are available – “Riga Castle. Eras and Inhabitants”, “My Latvia” and “Get to Know Riga Castle”.
From 2025 lessons – “How did the Ancients Live?”, “What is a Museum?”, “Latvia from the Foundation to the Present Day”, “Journey Through Latvian History” will be available.
Price:
Museum lesson from 7 to 30 people 4 EUR for each member.
For more detailed information please contact us:
+37167221357
info@lnvm.lv
Riga Castle. Eras and Inhabitants
Grade 7–12
The lesson, dedicated to exploring Riga Castle, allows schoolchildren to interactively learn about the restored premises and history of the castle by taking on the role of the castle’s inhabitants from different eras.
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My Latvia
Grade 1–9
The lesson promotes understanding of the circumstances and processes sourounding the formation of the Latvian state, strengthens the idea of its value.
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Get to Know Riga Castle
Grade 1–12
In the lesson, schoolchildren get to know Riga Castle – one of the best-preserved castles of the Teutonic Order in the Baltic Sea region with more than 500 years of history. The recently restored Riga Castle is not only an excellent monument of architecture and art, but also a witness to historical events – important decisions for Latvia were made in this building by the rulers of different times.
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How did the Ancients Live?
Grade 5–9
In the lesson pupils increase their knowledge of ancient Latvian history by learning about various archaeological objects – weapons, tools, household items, ceramics, jewellery, and reconstructed clothing – and strengthen their skills to identify and describe various historical sources.
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What is a Museum?
Grade 1–9
This lesson aims to introduce pupils to the museum’s history and its activities – collecting and preserving objects, research, restoration and promotion to the public – and to raise awareness of the museum’s functions in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.
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Latvia From the Foundation to the Present Day
Grade 5–12
This lesson aims to strengthen pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the 20th century Latvian historical events.
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A Journey Through Latvian History
Grade 1–4
This lesson aims to introduce participants to how people lived in the territory of Latvia from the Stone Age to the present day, teaching them to recognise the characteristics of different time periods.
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