Latvian Museum of Photography, Riga

Name: Latvian Museum of Photography
Address: Marstalu iela 8, Riga, 1050, Latvia
Telephone: +371 67 222 713

#84 among attractions in Riga

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Latvijas Fotogrāfijas muzejs Coordinates: 56°56'47"N, 24°6'38"E

Address

Marstalu iela 8Centra (Vecpilsēta)Riga 1050 Latvia

Contact

+371 67 222 713

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Day trips

Latvian Museum of Photography – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1390 ftN
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~1300 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Latvian Museum of Photography?

Nearby attractions include Reformātu baznīca, Riga (1 min walk), Art Gallery Putti, Riga (1 min walk), Riga Film Museum, Riga (2 min walk), St. John's Church, Riga (2 min walk).

How to get to Latvian Museum of Photography by public transport?

The nearest stations to Latvian Museum of Photography:

Tram

13. janvāra iela • Lines: 10, 2, 5 (4 min walk)
Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 5 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

13. janvāra iela • Lines: 27 (4 min walk)
Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 27, 9 (5 min walk)

Bus

13. janvāra iela • Lines: 10, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 3, 32, 322, 338, 344, 346, 363, 370, 371, 38, 39, 4, 43, 54, 55, 7, 8 (4 min walk)
Rīgas Starptautiskā autoosta (5 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (12 min walk)
Torņakalns (32 min walk)