Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs, Riga

Name: Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs
Address: Antonijas iela 1, Riga, LV-1360, Latvia
Telephone: +371 67 222 916

#149 among attractions in Riga

Museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs (address: Antonijas iela 1) is a place located in Riga (Riga province) and belongs to the category of museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 39 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 56°57'26"N latitude and 24°6'29"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Medicīnas muzejs (bus, 1 min walk), Medicīnas muzejs (trolleybus, 1 min walk), Ausekļa iela (tram, 9 min walk), Rīga-Pasažieru (train, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Albert Street (art nouveau architecture, 4 min walk), Statue of Alexander Pushkin (monuments and statues, 5 min walk), Art Nouveau Buildings (museum, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 56°57'26"N, 24°6'29"E

Address

Antonijas iela 1Centra (Centrs)Riga LV-1360 Latvia

Contact

+371 67 222 916

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Day trips

Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bastejkalns Park, Freedom Monument, Skonto Stadium, Nativity Cathedral.

~1960 ftS
Park
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Latvian War of Independence memorial
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Skonto Stadium, Riga
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Orthodox cathedral with golden domes
Nativity Cathedral, Riga
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Permanent and temporary art exhibitions
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0.5 miS
Art Nouveau architecture
Cat House, Riga
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Gothic architecture, Forts and castles, Historical place
Powder Tower, Riga
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Latvian National Theatre, Riga
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0.4 miS
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. James's Cathedral, Riga
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~1730 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
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0.4 miS
Military museum in a medieval tower
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs open?

Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs?

Nearby attractions include Albert Street, Riga (4 min walk), Statue of Alexander Pushkin, Riga (5 min walk), Art Nouveau Buildings, Riga (5 min walk), Latvian National Opera, Riga (5 min walk).

How to get to Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Medicīnas Vēstures Muzejs:

Bus

Medicīnas muzejs • Lines: 2, 20, 24 (1 min walk)
Elizabetes iela • Lines: 11, 2, 20, 24 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Medicīnas muzejs • Lines: 1, 19 (1 min walk)
Elizabetes iela • Lines: 1, 12, 19, 25, 3, 5 (5 min walk)

Tram

Ausekļa iela • Lines: 11, 5, 7 (9 min walk)
National Theatre • Lines: 11, 5, 7 (8 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (24 min walk)