The site was named after the first and, for a time, the only museum on the land inhabited by the old Semigallians. The museum has more than 6,000 exhibits, with one of the most numerous being in the Archaeology section. It exhibits finds from Žeimelis, Kaireliai, and Diržiai old burial sites. It has flint and stone axes, spinning wheels, iron spears, stone grinders, jewellery, including cuff bracelets typical of the Semigallian people. The museum also offers information about the distributors of the press. The exhibition hall displays work and household goods, farming equipment and household items. Educational activity “Ornamentation of Semigallians” during which, participants will learn about the ornaments and colours of the Semigallia region, and will try to create and draw ornaments themselves.
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