Art & Design Museums in Latvia
Painting galleries, sculpture collections, design and contemporary art – from the Old Masters to the present day.
Latgale (9)
Riga (9)
Pierīga (6)
Zemgale (6)
Vidzeme (5)
Kurzeme (3)
Art & Design Museums in Latvia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 38 art and design museums in Latvia, spread across 6 regions and 26 towns and cities. Most of them are in Latgale (9), Riga (9), and Pierīga (6).
At the city level, Riga (9), Daugavpils (3), and Jūrmala (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several art and design museums in a single day.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €6.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 23 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 art and design museums in Latvia
The best-known art and design museums in Latvia
- Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejsArt · Riga
- Mākslas muzejs „Rīgas Birža“Art · Riga
Dekoratīvās mākslas un dizaina muzejsArt · Riga
Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejsRegional · Daugavpils- Romana Sutas un Aleksandras Beļcovas muzejsPeople · Riga
Rīgas Jūgendstila centrsArt · Riga
Rotko muzejsPeople · Daugavpils- Rīgas Porcelāna muzejsArt · Riga
- Ģederta Eliasa Jelgavas vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Jelgava
- Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejsRegional · Rēzekne
Art and design museums in Latvia with free admission
Art and design museums in Latvia with programs for families
- Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejsArt · Riga
- Dekoratīvās mākslas un dizaina muzejsArt · Riga
- Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejsRegional · Daugavpils
- Rotko muzejsPeople · Daugavpils
- Rīgas Porcelāna muzejsArt · Riga
- Ģederta Eliasa Jelgavas vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Jelgava
- Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejsRegional · Rēzekne
- Gulbenes novada vēstures un mākslas muzejsHistory · Gulbene
- Jaņa Rozentāla Saldus vēstures un mākslas muzejsPeople · Saldus
- Jaņa Rozentāla un Rūdolfa Blaumaņa muzejsPeople · Riga
Wheelchair-accessible art and design museums in Latvia
- Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejsArt · Riga
- Mākslas muzejs „Rīgas Birža“Art · Riga
- Rotko muzejsPeople · Daugavpils
- Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejsRegional · Rēzekne
- Aspazijas mājaPeople · Jūrmala
- Ķekavas novadpētniecības muzejsRegional · Ķekava
- Muzeju krātuve un Skulptūru mežsArt · Riga
- Naujenes Novadpētniecības muzejsRegional · Naujene
- Raiņa un Aspazijas vasarnīcaPeople · Jūrmala
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many art and design museums are there in Latvia?
Our directory currently lists 38 art and design museums in Latvia across 26 towns and cities.
What are the best-known art and design museums in Latvia?
Some of the best known are Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs, Mākslas muzejs „Rīgas Birža“, Dekoratīvās mākslas un dizaina muzejs, Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejs, and Romana Sutas un Aleksandras Beļcovas muzejs.
Which art and design museums in Latvia offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Aspazijas māja, Muzeju krātuve un Skulptūru mežs, and Olaines Vēstures un mākslas muzejs.
Which art and design museums in Latvia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejs, Rīgas Jūgendstila centrs, and Naujenes Novadpētniecības muzejs.
Which art and design museums in Latvia are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs, Mākslas muzejs „Rīgas Birža“, and Rotko muzejs. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit art and design museums in Latvia?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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