Rūdolfs Blaumanis, one of Latvia’s most prominent writers, was the owner of this significantly restored and preserved ancient farmstead for many years.
The museum is located in the picturesque territory of the Vidzeme highlands. Braku trails lead to the Lightning-cracked stone, Edgar's sculpture, a trail of one hundred steps, Noliņa apple tree, Monumental stone, Jāņkalniņa and Pirtsgravas spring.
One of the few Orthodox churches in Vidzeme, the Tolka church, although in ruins, still creates a remarkable image and is a great, unusual stopping point. Please be careful near the ruins.
The museum appeals to different generations. A museum pedagogy program is available.
The place is open for large groups.
Braku house was first mentioned in historical sources in 1811. Several peasant families have lived here over the years. The Blaumanis family started living here in 1868. The house was taken over by his brother Arvīds Blaumanis when the writer passed away in 1908. Arvīds himself did not live here permanently. "Braki" was managed by the tenants. In 1938 the house was sold. In the fall of 1940, Braki became a branch of the State Literature Museum.
The R. Blaumanis Memorial Museum in Braki was founded on May 10, 1959. It is open for free, paid tours are available.
All buildings have been restored and designed as they were during the writer's lifetime. The Braku homestead consists of a complex of 8 buildings. There is a residential house, a granary, a barn, an outbuilding and a mill, a horse stable, a grain barn, a barn with a cowshed, a sauna and a livestock barn.
From November to May visits are available on request only.
