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The publication of the museum “Light Catchers” tells the story of historical glass chandeliers

The Rundāle Palace Museum has published the book “Light Catchers” by the researcher Kristīne Budže about historical chandeliers, and it is dedicated to the most valuable glass chandeliers in the collection of the Rundāle Palace Museum. The design and layout of the book was created by Alexey Murashko, one of the most accomplished book...

On 29 June 2024, we will celebrate the annual Garden Festival “Horses and Horsing around the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia”

We will be celebrating the popular Garden Festival in the French garden of Rundāle Palace on 29 June of this year which, as usual, coincides with the beautiful time of roses being in full bloom. The theme “Horses and Horsing around the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia” was chosen on purpose. The Rundāle Palace Museum...

Season ticket for visiting the French garden

The Rundāle Palace Museum offers to buy a season ticket for visiting the French garden for oneself or also as a gift. The season ticket provides the opportunity to visit the French garden of the Rundāle Palace Museum throughout the year. To obtain a season ticket, please fill out the electronic application form. Once the...

Desk calendar for 2024 and digital content with the works of art included in the calendar have been created

Peter, the last Duke of Courland, owned the most significant art collection to be found in the territory of modern-day Latvia in late 18th century. When the Duke left Courland in 1795, he took it with him. According to the sources, mainly samples of Dutch painting were stored at Rundāle Palace, therefore the Rundāle...

First-time Guide Certification 2024

First-time guide certification will take place in the Rundāle Palace Museum on 1 March and 12 April 2024. Certification includes a test of knowledge in the oral part – a narration in the exhibition rooms. For certification on 1 March, please apply by filling in the application form here: https://forms.office.com/e/vpid0AzbjY For certification on 12 April, please apply by filling in the application...

Dancers will dance out the Duke’s preparation for the ball

Saturday, 16 December, will mark the beginning of a week-long cycle of evening events at the Rundāle Palace Museum – a light and sound show “Chandelier Ball in the Palace” which will be complemented by contemporary dance performances created by the choreographer Reinis Rešetins for four evenings. On 17, 19, 20, and 22 December, three shows with...

A change in working hours due to the “Chandelier Ball in the Palace”

Due to the light and sound show "Chandelier Ball in the Palace" there will be changes in the working hours of the museum from 16 to 22 December. The last visitors will be allowed into the museum at 16.00, and the palace will be closed at 16.30, half an hour earlier than usually.

The Advent Calendar 2023 is dedicated to Zemīte altar

This year the Advent Calendar of the Rundāle Palace Museum is dedicated to the altar of Zemīte Lutheran Church – a woodcarving masterpiece made in the style of Mannerism in the second quarter of the 17th century. The restoration of the altar lasted several years during which the grey overpaint from the 19th century was...

Digital catalogues of the exhibition “Tapestries in Bloom”

From 18 June to 17 September the exhibition “Tapestries in Bloom” from the collections of the French National Furniture Foundation was displayed in the Grand gallery and the Small gallery of Rundāle Palace. Now a digital catalogue of the exhibition has been published, available in three languages: Latvian, English and French. The exhibition featured 15 garden-themed...

Light and sound show on winter evenings “Chandelier Ball in the Palace” (ENG and LT)

Continuing the tradition started at the end of last year, this year during the Christmas celebrations from 16 to 22 December, Rundāle Palace will host a light and sound show – "Chandelier Ball in the Palace". It is directed by Kārlis Anitens and the Latvian National Theatre lighting designer Oskars Pauliņš. On 17, 19, 20...

International conference on historic gardens and grounds

On Thursday, 14 September, the Rundāle Palace Museum will host the international conference “Management and Maintenance of Historic Gardens and Grounds” during which representatives of palaces, castles, and museums from the countries of the Baltic Sea Region will discuss issues related to the history of gardens and grounds, their restoration and maintenance, and also tourist...

Rundāle Palace Museum joins the Network of European Royal Residences

The Rundāle Palace Museum has joined the Network of European Royal Residences – an organization which brings together the most prominent palaces of Europe, including Versailles, Schönbrunn, and Sanssouci. Participating in the organisation will open up possibilities for the Rundāle Palace Museum to cooperate with Europe's most prominent and experienced palaces – museums in research,...