City & Regional Museums in Latvia
State, city and local history museums that bring the history of their region to life.
Vidzeme (38)
Kurzeme (33)
Latgale (25)
Zemgale (24)
Pierīga (20)
Riga (3)
City & Regional Museums in Latvia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 143 city and regional museums in Latvia, spread across 6 regions and 111 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vidzeme (38), Kurzeme (33), and Latgale (25).
At the city level, Daugavpils (6), Jelgava (5), and Alūksne (4) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several city and regional museums in a single day.
13 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €2 and €5.
23 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 97 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 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 city and regional museums in Latvia
The best-known city and regional museums in Latvia
- Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejsRegional · Riga
Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejsRegional · Daugavpils
Vienkoču parksOpen-air · Līgatne- Ģederta Eliasa Jelgavas vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Jelgava
- Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejsRegional · Rēzekne
- Rīgas Skolu muzejsRegional · Riga
- Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejsPeople · Jelgava
- Aglonas maizes muzejsSpecial · Aglona
- Ainažu Ugunsdzēsības muzejsTechnology · Ainaži
- Aizkraukles Vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Aizkraukle
City and regional museums in Latvia with free admission
- Rīgas Skolu muzejsRegional · Riga
- Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejsPeople · Jelgava
- Herberta Dorbes memoriālais muzejs „Senču putekļi“People · Ventspils
- Jūrmalas Brīvdabas muzejsOpen-air · Jūrmala
- Jūrmalas muzejsRegional · Jūrmala
- Lapmežciema pagasta muzejsRegional · Lapmežciems
- Lauku ekspozīcija „Vēveri” VecpiebalgāOpen-air · Vēveri
- Lībiešu saieta nams KolkāRegional · Kolka
- Liepāja okupāciju režīmosMemorial · Liepāja
- Novadpētniecības centrs „Novadnieki”Regional · Skaistkalne
City and regional museums in Latvia with programs for families
- Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejsRegional · Daugavpils
- Vienkoču parksOpen-air · Līgatne
- Ģederta Eliasa Jelgavas vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Jelgava
- Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejsRegional · Rēzekne
- Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejsPeople · Jelgava
- Aglonas maizes muzejsSpecial · Aglona
- Aizkraukles Vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Aizkraukle
- Aizputes novadpētniecības muzejsRegional · Aizpute
- Alūksnes Bānīša stacijaTechnology · Alūksne
- Alūksnes novada muzejsHistory · Alūksne
Wheelchair-accessible city and regional museums in Latvia
- Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejsRegional · Rēzekne
- Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejsPeople · Jelgava
- Ainažu Ugunsdzēsības muzejsTechnology · Ainaži
- Aizputes novadpētniecības muzejsRegional · Aizpute
- Alūksnes Bānīša stacijaTechnology · Alūksne
- Balvu Novada muzejsRegional · Balvi
- Bārtas muzejsRegional · Bārta
- Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejsHistory · Cēsis
- Dobeles novada muzejsRegional · Dobele
- Elejas izstāžu zāleRegional · Eleja
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many city and regional museums are there in Latvia?
Our directory currently lists 143 city and regional museums in Latvia across 111 towns and cities.
What are the best-known city and regional museums in Latvia?
Some of the best known are Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs, Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejs, Vienkoču parks, Ģederta Eliasa Jelgavas vēstures un mākslas muzejs, and Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejs.
Which city and regional museums in Latvia offer free admission?
13 museums are free to visit – for example Rīgas Skolu muzejs, Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejs, Herberta Dorbes memoriālais muzejs „Senču putekļi“, and Jūrmalas Brīvdabas muzejs.
Which city and regional museums in Latvia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 22 are open, such as Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejs, Vienkoču parks, and Rīgas Skolu muzejs.
Which city and regional museums in Latvia are wheelchair accessible?
23 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejs, Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejs, and Ainažu Ugunsdzēsības muzejs. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit city and regional museums in Latvia?
A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €0.40 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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