Bērzgales parish Anton Rupainis museum

Antona Rupaiņa Museum is located in the village of Rēzekne Bērzgales, who is located in a picturesque place between Micānu and Meirānu Lakes.

The versatile personality Antona Rupaiņa of the writer is reflected in many photographs, documents, books, personal belongings. The presence of the latgalic colorite and humor in the juicy expressions of the writer, who are read on the walls of the exhibition: "Siedieja pi raksteišonas kai vysta perēšonas laikā", "Sirds jam trokoja kai jauns kumeļš", "Sirds vieļ trokoja kai sašķeļvineita ols muca".

The writer's literary and social activities are closely connected with the Bērzgale parish, therefore the second most important theme is the history of the parish, which reflects the history of the Bērzgale manor, church, and school, and shows social, economic, and cultural processes in different time periods.

When visiting Bērzgale, you can get acquainted not only with the museum's exposition, but also see the historical sites of the parish: the Kirka hill-fortress surrounded by legends, the St. Anna Roman Catholic Church, the Veitko family graves and the Antons Rupainės monument in the Bērzgale cemetery, the island artificially created in the times of the lords in Lake Micāni, the Veitkos manor building, a peninsula in Lake Micāni. The information boards installed at the sightseeing objects will serve as a great guide for tourists.

Museum pedagogical programs are offered to students: “Kas ir babys pyura skreinī / Kas ir vecāsmātes pūra lādē”, “Spēlēsim teātri”, “Bērzgales stāsti”.

For preschool children, students of educational institutions in the Rēzekne region, persons with disabilities, orphans and children left without parental care, holders of the “Honorary Family” certificate: free of charge.

Museum Director: Skaidrīte Apeināne
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00-16:30. Fri 10:00-18:30. Lunch break 12:00-12:30. On Saturdays and Sundays, the museum can be visited by prior appointment by phone 29497151.
Entrenc fee: 2,00 EUR.

After visiting the museum and getting to know the historical places of Bērzgale, visitors can have a delicious meal in the "Rīts" canteen.