{"id":2827,"date":"2024-11-29T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bauska.blank.lv\/muzejs\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T16:01:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T13:01:32","slug":"museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” vertically_center_columns=”true” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#b5a680″ scene_position=”center” left_padding_desktop=”7%” right_padding_desktop=”7%” left_padding_tablet=”7%” right_padding_tablet=”7%” left_padding_phone=”7%” right_padding_phone=”7%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”main__container sub__menu” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”37″ el_class=”sub_menu_inner”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” vertically_center_columns=”true” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f3f1e9″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”7%” right_padding_desktop=”7%” left_padding_tablet=”7%” right_padding_tablet=”7%” left_padding_phone=”7%” right_padding_phone=”7%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”main__container” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”content__tittle”]\n

About museum<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f3f1e9″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”main__container muzejs_container-col2″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”or-1 muzejs_tekst mt_left” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]\n

Bauska Castle Museum is a cultural institution of the Bauska Municipality, established on February 1, 1990, by reorganizing the Bauska Local History and Art Museum. Since 2010, the museum has been a state-accredited institution.<\/p>\n

Mission of the Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The mission of the museum is to study Bauska Castle as a cultural monument of national significance within the historical context of the Bauska region, the Livonian Order State, and the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, by collecting and exhibiting historical material, conducting on-site research of the monument, creating exhibitions appropriate to the history and architecture of the castle, ensuring the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of the collection, as well as carrying out organizational and economic activities related to the restoration of the castle complex and its integration into cultural life.<\/p>\n

Main Functions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Restoration:<\/strong> organization and supervision of the design, construction, and repair works of Bauska Castle restoration.<\/li>\n
  • Cection Management:<\/strong> development of a collection in accordance with the mission, its documentation, and sustainable preservation.<\/li>\n
  • Research:<\/strong> study of the castle and its historical context (from the 15th century to 1796) on a Latvian and European scale.<\/li>\n
  • Exhibition Activities:<\/strong> installation of permanent exhibitions and thematic displays appropriate to the historical environment.<\/li>\n
  • Educational Work:<\/strong> public education through excursions, lectures, museum pedagogy programs, and consultations.<\/li>\n
  • Publicity:<\/strong> preparation of scientific publications and informational materials about the history of the castle and the museum\u2019s collections.<\/li>\n
  • Promotion of Culture:<\/strong> ensuring the accessibility of professional art and music within the castle environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Scientific Resources and Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The museum offers a repository of scientific literature specializing in medieval and Renaissance history, art, and restoration. The collection of research materials includes unpublished studies on Bauska Castle and related topics.<\/p>\n

    The following catalogues are available for researchers:<\/p>\n

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    • catalogues of the main and auxiliary collections;<\/li>\n
    • bibliographic catalogue;<\/li>\n
    • thematic catalogue of the collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Reference information about the collection and research is provided by the museum\u2019s specialists.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”or-2 muzejs_image j-image_block_st_2″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”1154″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f3f1e9″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”main__container muzejs_container-col2″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” sticky_content=”true” sticky_content_functionality=”css” sticky_content_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”or-2 muzejs_image j-image_block_st_2″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”1156″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”or-1 muzejs_tekst mt_right” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]\n

      Implemented Development Projects:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • 2000 \u2013 European Commission programme \u201cCulture 2000\u201d project \u201cRenaissance of Historical Crafts and Synthesis with Modern Technologies in the Conservation of the 15th Century Bauska Castle Ruins\u201d<\/em> (Phase I of Bauska Castle ruins conservation \u2014 southern and western walls, southern prismatic tower);<\/li>\n
      • 2008 \u2013 ERDF project \u201cInclusion of Bauska Castle in the Cultural Tourism Circulation\u201d<\/em> (Phase I of restoration and reconstruction of the new part of the castle);<\/li>\n
      • 2010 \u2013 LLI project \u201cDevelopment of Active and Accessible Museums in Zemgale and Northern Lithuania\u201d<\/em> (renovation of collection storage rooms, purchase of furniture, installation of an elevator, audio guide, replicas of historical lighting fixtures, restoration of sgraffito in the north-eastern tower, restoration of paving in the entrance area);<\/li>\n
      • 2014 \u2013 ERDF project \u201cBauska Castle \u2014 Restoration Phase II of a Socio-Economically Significant Cultural Heritage Site\u201d<\/em> (large-scale restoration works, including interiors, fa\u00e7ades, staircases, portals, stoves, stained glass, floor coverings);<\/li>\n
      • 2021 \u2013 ERDF project \u201cPreservation and Development of Significant Cultural and Historical Heritage to Improve the Cultural Tourism Offer in the Zemgale Region\u201d<\/em> (conservation of the central tower and adjoining walls, and rehabilitation of the M\u0113mele riverbank slope);<\/li>\n
      • 2022 \u2013 LLI project \u201cHistoric Route: Raudondvaris \u2013 Bauska\u201d<\/em> (replicas of 17th-century musical instruments, open-air military exhibition, lighting fixtures for interior exhibition design, equipment for educational activities).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Awards:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • 2002 \u2013 State Inspection for Heritage Protection Award \u201cAnnual Award 2002\u201d in restoration;<\/li>\n
        • 2003 \u2013 \u201cAnnual Award 2003\u201d for promotion of cultural heritage;<\/li>\n
        • 2004 \u2013 Laureate diploma in the \u201cEuropa Nostra Awards\u201d competition;<\/li>\n
        • Honorary certificate from the European Heritage Association \u201cThe Best in Heritage\u201d<\/em>;<\/li>\n
        • Award \u201cGolden Dust\u201d from the Latvian Museums Association;<\/li>\n
        • 2014 \u2013 Latvian Construction Annual Award \u2014 1st place in the category \u201cRestoration\u201d;<\/li>\n
        • 2015 \u2013 State Inspection for Heritage Protection Award \u201cAnnual Award 2015\u201d in restoration;<\/li>\n
        • 2020 \u2013 Latvian Construction Annual Award \u2014 1st place in the category \u201cRestoration\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=\"full_width_content\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" column_margin=\"none\" vertically_center_columns=\"true\" column_direction=\"default\" column_direction_tablet=\"default\" column_direction_phone=\"default\" bg_color=\"#b5a680\" scene_position=\"center\" left_padding_desktop=\"7%\" right_padding_desktop=\"7%\" left_padding_tablet=\"7%\" right_padding_tablet=\"7%\" left_padding_phone=\"7%\" right_padding_phone=\"7%\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" row_border_radius=\"none\" row_border_radius_applies=\"bg\" overflow=\"visible\" class=\"main__container sub__menu\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" gradient_direction=\"left_to_right\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" bg_image_animation=\"none\" gradient_type=\"default\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\"...","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2827","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2827"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4049,"href":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2827\/revisions\/4049"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bauskaspils.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}