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The Latvian Fire Fighting Museum is situated in Riga, 5 Hanzas Street in a Art Nouveau building designed by architect Reinhold Schmeling and built in 1912.
Fire Fighting Museum was opened in 1978.
The exposition of the museum introduces the history of Latvian firefighting from the middle of the 19th century to the present day and the history of the development of civil defense.
The exposition on the first floor tells the history of development of fire fighting in Latvia. One can see fire fighters’ helmets, tools, uniforms, hoses, pumps, fire vehicle „Chevrolet Six”.
On the second floor exhibits depict the development of fire fighting till nowadays. One can learn also about the scientific research work of the Service, development of fire sports, the greatest fires and other catastrophies.
In the Hall of Honour of Fire Fighters the visitors of the Museum can read the names of fire fighters who lost their lives while fighting fires, see the awards of fire fighters of various times.
Visitors of the Museum can also acquire practical skills of fire extinguishing, take part in competitions and quizes, watch video films.
Visit to the fire brigade next to the Museum is also included in the plan of the excursion.
Various exhibitions – of pictures, photographs, placards - take place in the Museum.
The museum is open to visitors: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat from 10:00 to 17:00
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
The ticket counter closes 30 minutes before museum closing time.
Before the days of the official public holidays the museum is open from 10:00 to 16:00
The museum is closed on official public holidays:
New Year’s Day (January 1st), Good Friday, Easter, Labour Day (May 1st), The day of the proclamation of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia (May 4th), Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer’s Day (June 23rd and 24th), Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia (November 18th) Christmas (December 24th, 25th, 26th), New Year's Day (December 31st).
Deposit for the research work is available also on Monday – 08.30 – 17.00, application beforehand.
Deposit of the Museum includes 32 588 items.