Ogre History and Art Museum Museum
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Ogre History and Art Museum was established in 1981. The museum collection comprises more than 40 thousand different units obtained in the territory of Ogre city and the former Ogre district. It extensively depicts the cultural and historical heritage starting from ancient times till modern days.
In the exhibition “From Bank to Museum” the visitors can get acquainted with the history of the building at 36 Brīvības street, and its transformation over the period of 50 years. Initially built as a bank of the USSR, it has lately become the home of Ogre History and Art Museum.
The exposition “Holiday-Makers in Ogre” is dedicated to one of the brightest and most legendary pages in the history of the town. It shows the recreation possibilities, the entertainments of the holiday-makers’, as well as the legends entwining the cultural and social life of Ogre from the beginning of the 20 th century till World War II. The life story of Ogre as a resort town is presented by carefully selected documents and objects, as well as their attractive artistic presentation.
Exhibitions at the museum change monthly. The thematic exhibitions are usually dedicated to different historical events but the artists, such as painters, ceramists, graphic designers, photographers and representatives of other creative professions from Ogre Municipality and the whole country, are represented in the art exhibitions.
Used sources and references:
A thriving resort town. Ogre stream, No.1. 1933
Official website of Ogre History and Art Museum. Available: http://www.ogresmuzejs.lv/ [Reviewed: 23.03.2021.].
Educational programs
Once in the battles for Latvia
The period after the First World War was a time of turmoil and great change in many parts of the world. Country borders and territories were remeasured, monarchs were overthrown and new countries were created. Latvia was also founded in 1918. How did it happen, where and when? Who were the brave and strong who went to the battlefield and fought for their homeland? How were the defenders of our people and land rewarded for their bravery? The story of the Lāčplēš War Order and the Ogrenians - the knights of this order. The benefit of the lesson is understanding and knowledge of historically important events and people for our country, without whose bravery the country of Latvia would not be what it is today.
