“The Doctor at the Resort in the 19th Century”

“The Doctor at the Resort in the 19th Century” (until 24 May) – an exhibition at the Jurmala Museum exploring the 19th century as a period of rapid change in medicine, science and society, when resorts became an essential part of public health and lifestyle. The display highlights new medical methods, the rise of hygiene practices and the importance of water treatments, as well as the emergence of the resort doctor, a profession closely linked to the development of Ķemeri and the Riga seaside. The exhibition showcases objects from museum collections and private holdings, illuminating major medical discoveries and the shifts in everyday habits that laid the groundwork for modern health culture.