Riga: Museum
Places and attractions in the Museum category
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Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum
Outdoor museum with houses and interiors Nestled amidst the lush greenery on the outskirts of Riga, the Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum offers visitors a unique window into the country's rich cultural heritage. This sprawling outdoor museum, one of the oldest and largest in Europe, was established in...
Riga Motor Museum
Museum with antique cars and a cafe The Riga Motor Museum, located in the heart of Latvia's vibrant capital, Riga, is a paradise for automobile enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of vintage vehicles, the museum is the largest and most comprehensive of its...
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
Steeped in centuries of maritime and urban history, the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation is a cultural treasure nestled in the heart of Riga, Latvia. As one of the oldest and richest museums in the Baltic States, it serves as a testament to Riga's storied...
Latvian National Museum of Art
Permanent and temporary art exhibitions The Latvian National Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Riga, Latvia, showcasing a vast array of Latvian and Baltic art. Located on the tree-lined boulevard of Jāņa Rozentāla laukums 1, the museum is housed in a historic building that dates...
House of the Blackheads
Landmark building and official residence The House of the Blackheads, nestled in the heart of Riga, Latvia, is a historical gem and a stunning example of Gothic architecture blended with elements of Dutch Renaissance. This ornate building, which originally dates back to the 14th century, was a guildhall for...
Three Brothers
Nestled in the heart of Riga's Old Town, the Three Brothers are a charming ensemble of medieval dwellings that stand as a testament to the city's architectural and cultural history. These three adjacent houses, each from a different period, are among the oldest...
Jews in Latvia Museum
The Jews in Latvia Museum, nestled in the heart of Riga, serves as a poignant reminder of the rich Jewish heritage that once thrived in Latvia. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and contributions of the Jewish community in...
Latvian War Museum
Military museum in a medieval tower The Latvian War Museum, situated in the heart of Riga, Latvia, is a poignant testament to the country's military history and its struggles through various periods of occupation and warfare. Housed in the formidable Powder Tower, a remnant of the city's medieval...
Žanis Lipke Memorial
Nestled in the historic city of Riga, Latvia, the Žanis Lipke Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the heroism and compassion of an ordinary Latvian man and his family during the darkest days of World War II. This memorial is dedicated to Žanis Lipke, a...
Latvian Railway History Museum
The Latvian Railway History Museum in Riga offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of railway transport within the country and the broader context of European rail history. Nestled in the heart of Latvia's capital, this museum is a treasure trove for rail...
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia is a museum and historic educational institution located in Riga, Latvia.
Latvian Museum of Natural History
The Latvian National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Riga, Latvia. It was founded in 1845 as the Riga Naturalist Society.
Latvian Museum of National History
Time-tested museum with various exhibits The Latvian Museum of National History, is a national history museum in Riga, Latvia. It was founded in 1869 by the Riga Latvian Society. Since 1920 it has been located in Riga Castle and in 1924 it attained state museum status.
Riga Film Museum
Riga Film Museum is the only museum of its kind in Latvia. It holds various exhibitions that display different aspects of cinema art, actors and film history.
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
The Latvian Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is an arts museum in Riga, Latvia. The museum was established on 1 January 1989 and opened to the public on 6 July 1989. It is located in the former church St. George's Church, Riga, the oldest surviving stone building in Riga.
Latvian Museum of Photography
The Latvian Museum of Photography is a museum in Riga, Latvia devoted to photography. It is a division of the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation and has been open since 1993. The museum is situated in a 16th century merchant building.
Art Museum Riga Bourse
Art Museum Riga Bourse is a museum in Riga, Latvia. It was established in 1920 and contains the most extensive collection of world art in Latvia from Ancient Egyptian/Middle Eastern art dating back to 5000 BC to present.
Izstāžu zāle Arsenāls
Arsenāls – Fine Arts Museum is an art museum in Riga, Latvia. The museum's collections include Baltic and Latvian art from the 18th century forward. Arsenāls at Torņa iela 1 is one of the largest exhibition halls in Riga. It is located in a customs warehouse of the 19th century.
Latvian Museum of Pharmacy
The Latvian Museum of Pharmacy is a medical museum in Riga, Latvia. It was founded in 1987 in association with the Pauls Stradins Museum for History of Medicine and is located on Richard Wagner street in an18th century building which itself is an architectural monument.
Riga Porcelain Museum
Riga Porcelain Museum is a ceramics museum in Riga, Latvia. The museum opened on October 30, 2001. The museum regularly temporarily displays contemporary solo work by Latvian porcelain artists such as Aris Seglins, Peteris Martinsons, Zanete Zvigure, Inese Līne, and others.
Andrejs Upīts' Memorial Museum
The Memorial Museum of the writer Andrejs Upīts was established in 1972. It is located in the writer's former apartment in Riga at 38 Brīvības Street, Flat 4 and has been open to the public since 4 December 1974.
Riga Aviation Museum
Riga Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Riga, Latvia.
Latvian fire fighting museum
The Latvian Fire Museum is a museum in Riga, whose exhibition introduces the history of fire from the middle of the 19th century to the present. It was opened on September 4, 1978. The museum is located in a building built in Riga...
Krišjānis Barons Memorial Museum
Krišjānis Barons Memorial Museum is a museum in Riga, Latvia. The museum is dedicated to the folklorist Krišjānis Barons and was established on October 31, 1985.
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