Natural History Museums in Latvia
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Riga (4)
Vidzeme (3)
Zemgale (3)
Kurzeme (2)
Latgale (1)
Pierīga (1)
Natural History Museums in Latvia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 14 natural history museums in Latvia, spread across 6 regions and 11 towns and cities. Most of them are in Riga (4), Zemgale (3), and Vidzeme (3).
At the city level, Riga (4), Ceriņi (1), and Cēsis (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €7.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 12 offer dedicated programs for families, and 1 has 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 natural history museums in Latvia
The best-known natural history museums in Latvia
Latvijas Nacionālais dabas muzejsNature · Riga
Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejsRegional · Daugavpils- RSU Anatomijas muzejsSpecial · Riga
- Jaunmoku pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Tumes pagasts
- Latvijas Biškopības vēstures muzejsSpecial · Vecbebri
- Latvijas laukaugu selekcijas muzejsTechnology · Priekuļi
- Latvijas Universitātes MuzejsRegional · Riga
- Meteorītu muzejs Meteoriti.LVNature · Riga
- Meža dzīvnieku ragu kolekcijaNature · Vaide
- Mišu Medus muzejsSpecial · Veclaicene
Natural history museums in Latvia with programs for families
- Latvijas Nacionālais dabas muzejsNature · Riga
- Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejsRegional · Daugavpils
- RSU Anatomijas muzejsSpecial · Riga
- Jaunmoku pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Tumes pagasts
- Latvijas Biškopības vēstures muzejsSpecial · Vecbebri
- Latvijas laukaugu selekcijas muzejsTechnology · Priekuļi
- Latvijas Universitātes MuzejsRegional · Riga
- Meteorītu muzejs Meteoriti.LVNature · Riga
- Pētera Upīša Dārzkopības muzejsSpecial · Ceriņi
- Pļavas muzejsNature · Kaldabruņa
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Latvia
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Latvia?
Our directory currently lists 14 natural history museums in Latvia across 11 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Latvia?
Some of the best known are Latvijas Nacionālais dabas muzejs, Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejs, RSU Anatomijas muzejs, Jaunmoku pils muzejs, and Latvijas Biškopības vēstures muzejs.
Which natural history museums in Latvia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 2 are open, such as Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejs and Pētera Upīša Dārzkopības muzejs.
Which natural history museums in Latvia are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Latvijas Nacionālais dabas muzejs, RSU Anatomijas muzejs, and Meteorītu muzejs Meteoriti.LV. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Latvia?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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