Memorial Sites in Latvia
Places of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism and the East German dictatorship, with exhibitions and educational programs.
Riga (7)
Kurzeme (4)
Vidzeme (3)
Pierīga (2)
Latgale (1)
Zemgale (1)
Memorial Sites in Latvia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 18 memorial sites in Latvia, spread across 6 regions and 11 towns and cities. Most of them are in Riga (7), Kurzeme (4), and Vidzeme (3).
At the city level, Riga (7), Liepāja (2), and Airītes (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
7 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 €5 and €8.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible and 6 offer dedicated programs for families. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Latvia
The best-known memorial sites in Latvia
Latvijas Okupācijas muzejsMemorial · Riga- Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“Memorial · Riga
Rīgas geto un Latvijas Holokausta muzejsMemorial · Riga
Žaņa Lipkes memoriālsMemorial · Riga- 1991. gada barikāžu muzejsHistory · Riga
- Deportāciju piemiņas vagons – muzejsMemorial · Skrunda
- Karostas CietumsMemorial · Liepāja
- Liepāja okupāciju režīmosMemorial · Liepāja
- Ludzas Lielā sinagogaWorld cultures · Ludza
- Melānijas Vanagas muzejsPeople · Doles
Memorial sites in Latvia with free admission
- Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“Memorial · Riga
- Žaņa Lipkes memoriālsMemorial · Riga
- 1991. gada barikāžu muzejsHistory · Riga
- Liepāja okupāciju režīmosMemorial · Liepāja
- Oskara Kalpaka muzejs un piemiņas vieta „Airītes“People · Airītes
- Tautas frontes muzejsHistory · Riga
- Ziemassvētku kauju muzejsHistory · Valgundes pagasts
Memorial sites in Latvia with programs for families
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Latvia?
Our directory currently lists 18 memorial sites in Latvia across 11 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Latvia?
Some of the best known are Latvijas Okupācijas muzejs, Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“, Rīgas geto un Latvijas Holokausta muzejs, Žaņa Lipkes memoriāls, and 1991. gada barikāžu muzejs.
Which memorial sites in Latvia offer free admission?
7 museums are free to visit – for example Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“, Žaņa Lipkes memoriāls, 1991. gada barikāžu muzejs, and Liepāja okupāciju režīmos.
Which memorial sites in Latvia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Latvijas Okupācijas muzejs, Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“, and Rīgas geto un Latvijas Holokausta muzejs.
Which memorial sites in Latvia are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Rīgas geto un Latvijas Holokausta muzejs. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Latvia?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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