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OPENING IN 2024
We are starting a campaign to collect 150 000 euros for the final stage of the museum's construction. We have already gathered the largest collection in Eastern Europe, bought premises, created a project with one of the best museum design bureaus. The final stage is the construction of the exposition. This is why we need your help. Our supporters will receive a ticket to the museum, access to interactive resources and a document confirming their contribution to the construction of the museum. More information in our video. Be sure to check it out, we tried very hard.
About Us
Freemasonry museum in Riga will introduce residents and guests of Riga to the history of spiritual search, the formation of a humanistic community and the phenomenon of Freemasonry from its origins to the present. The museum shows geography of Freemasonry from from Great Britain and continental Western Europe to America and Russia.
- show the development of Freemasonry from the guilds of masons, creators of the Renaissance, humanists to the first members of the first scientific societies;
- talk about the role of Freemasonry in the social, political and cultural development of different countries;
- cover the diverse activities of modern Masonic lodges;
- create a new landmark in Riga.
Museum Space Layout
THE SPACE OF THE MUSEUM
The opening room of the museum will show a graphic depiction of the development of symbolic Freemasonry, starting from the 17th century to nowadays.
THE SPACE OF THE MUSEUM
The opening room of the museum will show a graphic depiction of the development of symbolic Freemasonry, starting from the 17th century to nowadays.
Objects From The Collection
Apron of Br. David Sermon from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. 1800, Great Britain
Brass fireside trivet stand with The Most Noble Order of the Garter symbolics, surrounded by masonic symbols. Sunningdale, Berkshire.
Rudyard Kipling Lodge Constitution, original. 1921, France.
Leather Masonic apron of Matthew Visscher (1751-1793), who on July 19, 1776 read the Declaration of Independence to the people of Albany, N.Y.
Manuscript of the Ritual of the Adoption Lodge. Second half of the 18th century, France.
Masonic medal of general Cockerill, Parliament member, deputy director of military intelligence and one of the founders of MI5.
Insignias of the 18th Degree of The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite or Fourth order (7th degree): Sovereign Rose-Cross Prince Of Grand Orient De France. 19th century, France
Diploma of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, signed by Harry Truman, President of the United States. 1944, USA.
Hogarth's cartoon about a new movement within Freemasonry "Hormogons".
Secretary's inkwell, faience. 1817, France.
The Royal Arch Master's Apron. One of three known examples. 1814 - 1822, USA.
Apron of the Scotts Master Degree. End of the 18th century, France.
A beaded bag for a Masonic apron. Handmade. 19 century, Germany.
Royal Arch Jewel. Early 19th century, Great Britain.
Sign of the past master mason. End of 19th century, Great Britain.
Masonic sign from St. Lodge Matthew's lodge Nr. 497. 1790, Great Britain.
Masonic sign of the Lodge Greenock St. John’s Nr. 175. 118th century, Scotland.
Masonic sign decorated with precious stones. The end of the 18th century, Great Britain.
Jewel of the master of the lodge. Late 18th century, Great Britain.
Masonic sign of the Royal Union lodge No.382 . The sign belonged to the architect C.J. Shoppee. 19th century, Great Britain.
Miniature. Mid 18th century, France.
A miniature created by French Masons, prisoners of war, in London, early 19th century. Great Britain.
A miniature created by French Masons, prisoners of war, in London, early 19th century. Great Britain.
Past master sing of the Grand Lodge Nr.16. Presented to P.M. Hubbel. 1876, U.S.
Bijoux of the lodge "Zum schützenden Thor" ["At the protective doors"]. First half of the 19th century, Warendorf, Prussia.
The sign of the lodge working according to the Swedish ritual. Early 19th century.
Dagger of the knight Kadosh. 18 century. France.
Jewel of the great master AF&AM in conjunction with the Order of High Priesthood jewel, Foster Lodge Nr 239, Butler Chapter Nr 106. USA.
Handcrafted Masonic badge of the master of the Royal Arch J. Crook. 1801 year.
Creamware tankard. Late 18th century, probably Leeds, Lincolnshire, Great Britain.
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