30. November, 2025 till 11. January, 2026
On 30th of November, 2025, to 4th of January, 2026, the Bauska Museum will host the Christmas exhibition “Five Minutes Before …”.
Bauska Museum invites visitors to the Christmas exhibition “Five Minutes Before …”, which revolves around two central themes: time and the circus. The exhibition offers insight into the history of the Riga Circus, as well as the development of clocks and Christmas tree decorations. Meanwhile, masters from the Baltic Guild of Author Dolls and Toy Makers will explore these themes through dolls and imaginative interpretations.
Visitors will be able to view Riga Circus props, costumes, and other historical artefacts that reveal circus life and stage scenes from different periods. The exhibition will also feature historical clocks illustrating the development of timekeeping, where time comes alive with the precision of mechanical wonders.
The Christmas atmosphere will be enhanced by decorations from various eras, offering a glimpse into the visual history of holiday traditions.
Masters from the Baltic Guild of Author Dolls and Toy Makers will artistically interpret the themes of time and the circus using doll figures, miniatures, and small installations that combine craftsmanship with creative imagination.
“Five Minutes Before …” invites visitors to experience the moment just before the start — before the performance, before the clock strikes, before the holiday lights turn on — and to explore this moment through the dialogue between historical and contemporary objects.
The exhibition is open to all who purchase a ticket for the museum visit.