Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Riga

Name: Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Address: Skarnu 10/20, Riga, 1050, Latvia
Telephone: +371 67 222 235

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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. ()

Local name: Dekoratīvās mākslas un dizaina muzejs Coordinates: 56°56'53"N, 24°6'33"E

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Skarnu 10/20Centra (Vecpilsēta)Riga 1050 Latvia

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+371 67 222 235

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Decorative Arts and Design open?

Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Decorative Arts and Design?

Nearby attractions include St. George's Church, Riga (1 min walk), Amber Line, Riga (1 min walk), Bremen Town Musicians, Riga (1 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Riga (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Decorative Arts and Design by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Decorative Arts and Design:

Tram

National Opera • Lines: 11, 5, 7 (5 min walk)
Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 5 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 27, 9 (6 min walk)
11. novembra krastmala • Lines: 27, 9 (6 min walk)

Bus

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 22, 322 (6 min walk)
11. novembra krastmala • Lines: 10, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 3, 32, 322, 338, 344, 346, 363, 370, 371, 38, 39, 4, 43, 54, 55, 7, 8 (6 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (14 min walk)
Torņakalns (34 min walk)