World Cultures Museums in Latvia
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Latgale (7)
Kurzeme (4)
Riga (4)
Pierīga (3)
Vidzeme (1)
World Cultures Museums in Latvia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 19 world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia, spread across 5 regions and 15 towns and cities. Most of them are in Latgale (7), Kurzeme (4), and Riga (4).
At the city level, Riga (4), Daugavpils (2), and Aglona (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
4 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 €6.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 12 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia
- Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejsOpen-air · Riga
- Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“Memorial · Riga
- Aglonas maizes muzejsSpecial · Aglona
- Andrupenes lauku sētaOpen-air · Andrupene
- Bārtas muzejsRegional · Bārta
- Dziesmusvētku telpaWorld cultures · Riga
- Grāmata LatvijāWorld cultures · Riga
- Latgales kulinārā mantojuma centrs „Šmakovka“Special · Daugavpils
- Lībiešu etnogrāfiskā kolekcija muzejklētīRegional · Mazirbe
- Lībiešu saieta nams KolkāRegional · Kolka
World cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia with free admission
World cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia with programs for families
- Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejsOpen-air · Riga
- Aglonas maizes muzejsSpecial · Aglona
- Andrupenes lauku sētaOpen-air · Andrupene
- Bārtas muzejsRegional · Bārta
- Dziesmusvētku telpaWorld cultures · Riga
- Grāmata LatvijāWorld cultures · Riga
- Latgales kulinārā mantojuma centrs „Šmakovka“Special · Daugavpils
- Lībiešu saieta nams KolkāRegional · Kolka
- Ludzas Lielā sinagogaWorld cultures · Ludza
- Senlietu krātuve „Sēļu istaba“Regional · Ilūkste
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Latvia?
Our directory currently lists 19 world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia?
Some of the best known are Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs, Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“, Aglonas maizes muzejs, Andrupenes lauku sēta, and Bārtas muzejs.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“, Grāmata Latvijā, Lībiešu saieta nams Kolkā, and Zvejnieka–zemnieka sēta „Vītolnieki“.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs, Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“, and Grāmata Latvijā.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Bārtas muzejs, Dziesmusvētku telpa, and Grāmata Latvijā. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Latvia?
A regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €8. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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