The Ausekļi Mill Museum gives an opportunity to watch, and to try out one skill in diverse farm-work.

Each autumn and spring, the museum holds harvest and sowing festivals, offering activities for everyone who wishes to join in or watch:

  • Grinding grain by a hand mill,
  • Threshing corn with horse drawn and steam-powered machines,
  • Ploughing with ancient ploughs,
  • Crafts – basketry, carving wood, metalwork, making brooms, weaving, spinning, knitting, rope making, making roofing shakes, etc.,
  • Housework – churning butter, laundering, pounding laundry with a bat on a battling block, making sauerkraut, etc.  

Beside these events, visitor groups can apply for activities in advance!

Amenities
Workshops
Guide service available
Cash only

Overview

Location
"Ausekļu dzirnavas", Bārbele parish, Bauska district
Admition Fee
2.20€
Category
Architecture

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"Ausekļu dzirnavas", Bārbele parish, Bauska district