Special-Interest Museums in Latvia
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
Riga (14)
Vidzeme (10)
Zemgale (9)
Kurzeme (8)
Latgale (8)
Pierīga (2)
Special-Interest Museums in Latvia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 51 special-interest museums in Latvia, spread across 6 regions and 30 towns and cities. Most of them are in Riga (14), Vidzeme (10), and Zemgale (9).
At the city level, Riga (14), Daugavpils (4), and Jelgava (4) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.
4 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 €2.50 and €8.
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 29 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 special-interest museums in Latvia
The best-known special-interest museums in Latvia
- Latvijas Kara muzejsHistory · Riga
- Jāņa Akuratera muzejsPeople · Riga
- Latvijas Sporta muzejsSpecial · Riga
- Latvijas Ugunsdzēsības muzejsSpecial · Riga
- Latvijas Nacionālais rakstniecības un mūzikas muzejsPeople · Riga
- RSU Anatomijas muzejsSpecial · Riga
- Aglonas maizes muzejsSpecial · Aglona
- Ainažu jūrskolas muzejsSpecial · Ainaži
- Aldara alus muzejsTechnology · Riga
- Anru Motors vēsturisko spēkratu kolekcijaTechnology · Jelgava
Special-interest museums in Latvia with free admission
Special-interest museums in Latvia with programs for families
- Latvijas Sporta muzejsSpecial · Riga
- Latvijas Nacionālais rakstniecības un mūzikas muzejsPeople · Riga
- RSU Anatomijas muzejsSpecial · Riga
- Aglonas maizes muzejsSpecial · Aglona
- Daugavpils Tehnikas un industriālā dizaina centrs „Inženieru arsenāls“Technology · Daugavpils
- Dziesmusvētku telpaWorld cultures · Riga
- Dzīvesziņas un arodu sētaRegional · Jelgava
- Eduarda Smiļģa Teātra muzejsSpecial · Riga
- Elejas kara vēstures ekspozīcijaHistory · Eleja
- Grāmata LatvijāWorld cultures · Riga
Wheelchair-accessible special-interest museums in Latvia
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many special-interest museums are there in Latvia?
Our directory currently lists 51 special-interest museums in Latvia across 30 towns and cities.
What are the best-known special-interest museums in Latvia?
Some of the best known are Latvijas Kara muzejs, Jāņa Akuratera muzejs, Latvijas Sporta muzejs, Latvijas Ugunsdzēsības muzejs, and Latvijas Nacionālais rakstniecības un mūzikas muzejs.
Which special-interest museums in Latvia offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Latvijas Kara muzejs, Grāmata Latvijā, Rojas Jūras zvejniecības muzeja filiāle „Kaltenes klubs“, and Slimnīcas „Ģintermuiža” vēstures muzejs.
Which special-interest museums in Latvia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 2 are open, such as Grāmata Latvijā and Pētera Upīša Dārzkopības muzejs.
Which special-interest museums in Latvia are wheelchair accessible?
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Latvijas Nacionālais rakstniecības un mūzikas muzejs, RSU Anatomijas muzejs, and Ainažu jūrskolas muzejs. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in Latvia?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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