Museum of Ainazi Naval School

The Museum of Ainaži Naval School is a structural unit of the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation.

The mission of the Museum of Ainaži Naval School is to preserve the idea of ​​Latvian seafaring. With its activities, the museum reminds the general public about the first Latvian and Estonian naval school, its operation, success and significance, thus raising Latvian self-confidence. The museum compiles a collection on the operation of the naval school, the construction of sailing ships on the Vidzeme coast in the early 19th cent.-early 20th cent. researches and popularizes the history of Ainaži.

The Museum of Ainaži Naval School is a memorial place to this first Latvian professional naval school and its graduates – Latvian and Estonian captains and helmsmen.

The museum not only collects and stores materials about the Ainaži Naval School and seafaring, but also popularizes the idea of ​​ Latvians sailing the seas of the world. spirit. The museum staff take care that the Latvian seafaring spirit continues to live.

Opening hours

1.may - 30.september:

• M, Tu - Closed
• We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su - 10 - 17

1. october - 30.april:

• M - Closed
• Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su - 10 - 17