Museum of the Occupation of Latvia Museum
From occupation to freedom
For students in grades 10-12
A lesson in a museum.
Objective : To understand the events of Latvia's 20th century: how Latvia lost its national independence, how it survived World War II and the occupations of two totalitarian powers – Nazi Germany and the USSR, how it regained its independence, became a free state and a full member state of international organizations.
The new exhibition, with materials from the museum's collection, light, sound, and design elements, creates the museum's story "A thread of light leads through the labyrinth of darkness," which students will learn about on a guided tour.
- Visitors:
- Groups
- Length:
- 60 minūtes
- Address:
Latviešu strēlnieku laukums 1, Rīga LV-1050, Latvija
- Contacts:
+371 67229255, info@okupacijasmuzejs.lv
https://okupacijasmuzejs.lv/lv/skolam/nodarbibas/no-okupacijas-lidz-brivibai
During the lesson, students:
1) will explore the museum's exhibition "A thread of light leads through the labyrinth of darkness" with a guide;
2) will learn about the main events of Latvia's 20th century history – the loss of independence, occupations, and restoration.
Number of students : up to 20