Roads are so characteristic and accustomed achievement of civilization that we hardly think of them more than of the air we breathe. However, how did roads come into existence? Who built them and how? How many resources and work are necessary for building one kilometre of road? Where does a road go and where does it come from? How many different roads it takes to go to the necessary places? Answers to these questions and more may be found in the Latvian Road Museum.

The Road Museum was established in 1976 and it is located in an architectural monument in the Šlokenbeka Manor ensemble. The Šlokenbeka Manor was built in the 15th century and was reconstructed thanks to enthusiasm, means and work of Latvian road workers.

It is not possible to put a road as a structure in museum show-cases. However, there we may find information on the history of establishing road network, construction of roads and bridges, the first roads with bituminous pavement and the first road signs in our country. It all may be found in the dwelling house of the Manor. Collection of horse carts and harnesses, as well as, horse drawn equipment for road works may be seen in the Hill Cart House.

• County: Tukuma
• Address: Šlokenbekas muiža, Milzkalne, Smārdes pag. Engures nov. LV3148
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• Web page: http://www.celumuzejs.lv
• Phone number: +371 63182354
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