Exhibition “Road to Freedom” – Ogre Museum of History and Art

The exhibition “Road to Freedom” is located in Ogre, Brīvības Street 2.

The exhibition tells the story of the struggle for freedom by the people of Latvia and Ogre Municipality, leading to the independence of the Republic of Latvia.

The exhibition provides an understanding of the continuity of the Road to Freedom, the heroism demonstrated by the people of Latvia and the Ogre region, and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. The exhibition highlights key events in Latvia’s struggle for independence and presents significant personalities from the Ogre region who took part in these historical events.
The exhibition conveys the understanding that the freedom and independence of the Republic of Latvia are fundamental values – values that also define the freedom and independence of each individual. It emphasises that state independence was historically won through great courage, perseverance, and sacrifice.

Visitors are invited to embark on the Road to Freedom, beginning in the early 20th century, when the idea of Latvia’s independence first emerged. The journey leads through the trenches of the Latvian Riflemen and the War of Independence, ultimately arriving at the establishment of Latvia as an independent state. The exhibition emphasises that the struggle for the country and its independence continued throughout the long years of occupation, culminating in the events of 1990–1991. The exhibition concludes with reflections on the responsibility of preserving the state and its freedom.

In the new building of the Ogre History and Art Museum at Brīvības Street 2, on the third floor, visitors can experience the guided tour “Us or Them”, accompanied by a museum specialist. The tour takes place in a specially designed space that allows visitors to form an emotional connection with Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine. The room displays authentic military artefacts and materials from Ukraine, deposited by the Chernihiv charity fund DOBRODIYA. Tours are held on weekdays (except Tuesdays) and are available only with a guide – a military specialist.

Tour price: €15.50 (includes admission to the “Road to Freedom” exhibition on the first and second floors of the museum).

€15 (guide services) + €0.50 (admission ticket per person)

Opening hours at the museum building, Brīvības Street 2:

Mon./ 10:00–17:00

Tue./ Closed

Tue. – Fri./ 10:00–17:00

Sat. – Sun./ 12:00–16:00

For inquiries, please call:

65022598

ogresmuzejs@ogresnovads.lv

* If you wish to make a payment by bank transfer:

A written request must be sent to the museum’s email address ogresmuzejs@ogresnovads.lv no later than five (5) days before the visit. The request must include the payer’s details (name, registration number, legal address, postal code, and bank account number), contact information (telephone number and email address), the number of visitors, and the purpose of the visit (guided tour, exhibition visit, or permanent exhibition viewing).

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