Bauska Castle Museum

The castle is located in the territory of Bauska city and consists of two parts. The oldest - the Livonian Order Castle - was built in the middle of the 15th century, but only ruins have survived to this day. The newest one – the residence of the Duke of Kurzeme– was built at the end of the 16th century.

Bauska Castle characterizes the 15th-17th century military architecture in Latvia. Its oldest part is the only fortress of the Livonian Order built specifically for the use of firearms, while the newest part is a residence-type castle fortified with bastions, defensive walls and earthen ramparts.

The building is the only partially preserved residence of the Dukes of Kurzeme and Zemgale Ketler.

From the summer of 2025, in the territory of Bauska Castle, using the mobile application "BAUSKA AR", the Duke of Courland and Semigallia - Gothard Kettler can be viewed with the effect of augmented reality. The outskirts of Bauska Castle were historically the first settlement of the city's inhabitants - called Vairogmiests. Unfortunately, neither the area nor the number of inhabitants of this settlement is known, but it is certainly known that the settlement had several noblemen's residential buildings, a bathhouse, the Chapel of St. Anthony and the Church of St. Gertrude. In 1584, the Duke issued an order to move the settlement to the current location of the Bauska Old town. Say hello to the Duke and see it with your own eyes! The mobile application is available on "GooglePlay" and "AppStore".

Offers

• Bauska Castle visit in general (all together)
• Viewing the historical exposition of Bauskas Castle for adults, schoolchildren and preschool children
• Thematic exhibition ,,Costumes and ornaments in the Duchy of Courland (1561-1620)”
• Thematic exhibition ,,Bauska Castle - military fortification”
• Open-air military exposition
• The digital exposition ,,Construction periods of Bauska Castle” in the Bauska Castle tower
• Exhibition of Bauska Castle Decorative stone carvings 
• Interior exposition
• Fortress ruins, observation deck and scenic trail
• Thematic programme ,,Dance lessons at the cour” (with renaissance dance lessons)
• Thematic programme ,,Dressing culture in the Duchy of Courland” (with renaissance costume fitting)
• Thematic programme ,,The Renaissance games”
• Thematic programme ,,The story of the old purse”
• Thematic programme ,,Lighting in a Renaissance castle” (nov – feb)
• Programs for newlyweds and wedding guests ,,Visit to Duchess Anna” and ,,Romantic moment in the tower of Bauska Palace”

Traditional events

• Ancient way of life school (during autumn, winter, spring period)
• Early music festival "Vivat Curlandia!" in July
• Fencing tournament "Ius Gladii - the right of the sword" in July
• Regular music concerts