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Meet your craftsman in Open-Air museum

The opening of the Liepaja harbour warehouse
THE GREAT DAY / SPRING EQUINOX
Traditionally this day was the celebration of the spring equinox – the time when the Sun has climbed the celestial mountain so high that daytime and night-time are equal length.

SHROVETIDE
Meteņi is the most cheerful holiday of the year and the most popular time for mummeries.

Light reflections in the winter twilight
In the middle of winter, the Open-Air Museum turns into a fairy tale land with illuminated buildings and rooms.

Independence day
18th November is Independence day in Latvia - our museum will be open for free!
Celebration of the Day of Martini
YOU ARE HERE Events Outdoor events Celebration of the Day of Martini at the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum SHARE: Each year, celebrating Mārtiņi (Day of Martini) many people come together in the museum dressed up and wearing masks, singing and dancing in order to bring luck, prosperity and harmony to every farmstead.