Open-Air Museums in Latvia
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
Vidzeme (7)
Pierīga (6)
Zemgale (5)
Latgale (4)
Kurzeme (3)
Riga (1)
Open-Air Museums in Latvia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 26 open-air museums in Latvia, spread across 6 regions and 26 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vidzeme (7), Pierīga (6), and Zemgale (5).
At the city level, Andrupene (1), Anna (1), and Āraiši (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
5 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, and the middle half charge between €2 and €5.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 24 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 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 open-air museums in Latvia
The best-known open-air museums in Latvia
- Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejsOpen-air · Riga
Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānītisTechnology · Gulbene
Vienkoču parksOpen-air · Līgatne- Daugavas muzejsHistory · Salaspils
- Andrupenes lauku sētaOpen-air · Andrupene
- Āraišu ezerpils arheoloģiskais parksArchaeology · Āraiši
- Brīvdabas muzejs „Ausekļu dzirnavas”Open-air · Bārbele
- Brīvdabas muzejs „Sēļu sēta”Open-air · Jēkabpils
- Eduarda Veidenbauma memoriālais muzejs „Kalāči“People · Kalāči
- Franča Trasuna muzejs „Kolnasāta“People · Sakstagals
Open-air museums in Latvia with free admission
Open-air museums in Latvia with programs for families
- Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejsOpen-air · Riga
- Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānītisTechnology · Gulbene
- Vienkoču parksOpen-air · Līgatne
- Andrupenes lauku sētaOpen-air · Andrupene
- Āraišu ezerpils arheoloģiskais parksArchaeology · Āraiši
- Brīvdabas muzejs „Ausekļu dzirnavas”Open-air · Bārbele
- Brīvdabas muzejs „Sēļu sēta”Open-air · Jēkabpils
- Eduarda Veidenbauma memoriālais muzejs „Kalāči“People · Kalāči
- Franča Trasuna muzejs „Kolnasāta“People · Sakstagals
- Jāņa Jaunsudrabiņa muzejs „Riekstiņi”People · Nereta
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Latvia?
Our directory currently lists 26 open-air museums in Latvia across 26 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Latvia?
Some of the best known are Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs, Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānītis, Vienkoču parks, Daugavas muzejs, and Andrupenes lauku sēta.
Which open-air museums in Latvia offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Jūrmalas Brīvdabas muzejs, Latvijas Ceļu muzejs, Lauku ekspozīcija „Vēveri” Vecpiebalgā, and Ziemassvētku kauju muzejs.
Which open-air museums in Latvia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs, Vienkoču parks, and Franča Trasuna muzejs „Kolnasāta“.
Which open-air museums in Latvia are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Latvijas Ceļu muzejs and Turaidas muzejrezervāts. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in Latvia?
A regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.40 to €9. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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