A peculiar accent to the authentic environment is the first turbine of Kegums Hydroelectric Power Station installed in 1939, part of the work wheel of Plavinas Hydroelectric Power Station’s turbine, 110 kV and 20 kV outdoor commutation systems, all exhibited outdoors. The pumps, compressors, turbine regulator, assembly wrenches, control panels, low voltage equipments etc. have been set up in the pavilions.
Kegums exhibition has one of the oldest displays in the museum – “Siemens Schuckert” ammeter installed in Liepaja Direct Current Power Station in 1899.
Museum visitors can watch newsreels, videos on producing, transferring and distributing electricity as well as movies for pupils on electrical safety.
The exhibition of Power Industry Museum - Kegums Hydroelectric Power Station
- Exhibition of Power Industry Museum
- Photo: From the archive of Ogre district TIC
- Exhibition of Power Industry Museum
- Photo: From the archive of Ogre district TIC
56.739521,
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- Address:Ķeguma prospekts 7/9, Ķegums district, Ķegums, LV-5020
- Email:
- Phone:+371 65010355
- Mobile:+371 27897835
- Website:
- Fax:+371 65010245
- Languages spoken:
- English
- German
- Latvian
- Russian
Services:
- Activities for children
- Exhibitions
- Guide service available
- Information boards
- Themed events
Amenities and Features:
- Access for disabled people
- Free parking
Working Hours:
From March 1st till November 1st:
Wednesday – Saturday 9:00 – 17:00
From November 1st – March 1st:
Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Last updated: 07.11.2012
