Complex maintenance – Rundāle Palace

Restoration of the Kettler Dynasty’s sarcophagi has been completed

On 3 July 2026, the dedication of the restored sarcophagi of Prince Sigismund Albert (1567–1569), Prince Gotthard (1568–1570), and Prince Georg (1572) who were children of Gotthard, Duke of Courland, and also the restored sarcophagus and the remains of Elisabeth Magdalena, Duchess of Courland, (1580–1649) took place at the Family Vault of the Dukes of Courland...

The exhibition “The Family Vault of the Dukes of Courland” will be closed from 4 to 26 November

The exhibition “The Family Vault of the Dukes of Courland” at Jelgava Palace will be closed for public from 4 to 26 November. Starting 27 November, it will reopen to visitors from Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family vault of the Dukes of Courland at Jelgava Palace is the largest burial site...

Rundāle Palace Museum facilitates accessibility and safety for people with functional impairments

Representatives of the Bauska Society for the Disabled On 6 September 2024 the Rundāle Palace Museum hosted representatives of the Bauska Society for the Disabled to discuss the Museum’s accessibility and safety for visitors with functional impairments. The meeting took place within the scope of the European Heritage Days which this year focused on three

Exhibition “Horses and Horsing Around the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia”

The exhibition “Horses and Horsing Around the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia” will be on display free of charge in the ground-floor premises of the Rundāle Palace Museum from the 6th of July until February of next year. The topic of the exhibition, similarly to the topic of the recent Garden Festival, was chosen...

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...

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...

Restrictions in the Palace French Garden on 29 July due to the filming of “Sisi”

On Friday, 29 July, the French Garden of the Rundāle Palace Museum will host the filming of scenes from Season Two of the German television feature film "Sisi". Filming is planned for the first half of the day in the Green Theatre, and for the second half of the day - in the pergola near...

From 4 to 6 July, Rundāle Palace will be used as a filming location

Filming of the historical series "The Royal Mob" (directed by Fraser McDonald) by "Sky History" channel will take place in Rundāle Palace and its garden from 4 to 6 July. Therefore visitors are kindly asked to be aware that the visit to Rundāle Palace may take longer than expected. There may also be changes in the...

French Garden of the Rundāle Palace Museum commences the tourist season

From 1 April, the French Garden of the Rundāle Palace Museum will begin the tourist season. Besides seasonal blooms, which will delight visitors from mid-April to autumn, there will also be an opportunity to participate in the traditional garden events of the Rundāle Palace Museum, as well as to assist in the garden maintenance...

Important information regarding the repair works of the palace roof

In February of this year, the third stage of the roof repair works will commence, the execution period of which is planned to last until the autumn season. Repairs will take place in the east and northeast wing of the palace. During this period, visitors will have to encounter several inconveniences while visiting the...

The French Garden of Rundāle Palace nominated for the European Garden Prize 2021

The territory of Rundāle Palace ensemble occupies 85 hectares. It includes a 10-hectare Baroque style French Garden – the most significant historical garden in the Baltics, which this year has been nominated for the European Garden Prize 2021. The award will be presented in three categories: Management or Development of a Historic Park or...

Supplemented! Rundāle Palace’s roof renovation to commence in 2020

Supplemented with new information! Invitation to tender for the renovation of the Palace’s roofing that had been announced at the start of January concluded without results because the only proposal submitted by one applicant did not match the technical specification. Following repeated invitation to tender, it is now certain that the first stage of renovation...