Located on the side of the Daugavpils-Krāslava (A6) road in Naujene, the museum features a replica of the room of a wealthy Latvian farmer with household objects from the 19th and 20th century. Younger visitors will be interested in Latvia’s only diorama, “Underwater World,” which will introduce them to the inhabitants of the Daugava River. An outdoor exhibition, “Daugava of the Heart,” has information about the protected Curves of Daugava Nature Park and the protected Upper Daugava landscape region, as well as local cultural and historical values. The museum offers creative workshops and educational programmes. There is an apple orchard to the east of the museum. On the opposite side of the road, is the Juzefova (Juzepova) Park, which once was a baronial estate owned by Duke Bogdan Shahno. It no longer exists. The park has pathways, relaxation areas and information stands about the history of the park and the most interesting trees that are found therein. You will need at least one hour to walk through the park.
There is also a modern museum with interactive elements and guide services. The school garden was presumably planted in the 1950s, and it has some 40 types of traditional apple trees, as well as an older type of tree. The Juzefova Park was planted around the estate in the 18th century and late 19th century. The estate is gone, but the park has more than 100 types of old and beautiful trees, including oak trees, linden trees, coniferous trees and two cedar pines. Nearby is a wild pear tree, as well as many wild hazelnut trees. The park often hosts weddings, and one tradition is to plant trees during the ceremony.
