Rīgas geto un Latvijas Holokausta muzejs
The museum in the Maskavas forštate, near the former border of the Riga Ghetto, tells the story of the Riga Ghetto, the Holocaust and Jewish life in Latvia before the war. Much of the exhibition is outdoors.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Rīgas geto un Latvijas Holokausta muzejs (Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum) opened in 2010 in the Maskavas forštate (Moscow Suburb), near the former border of the Riga Ghetto. It was created by the Šamir religious community with the support of Riga City Council. The museum tells of the tragedy of Latvia's Jews during the Second World War, but also of their life before the war – religious traditions, participation in Latvia's struggles for independence, education and culture.
The museum building dates from the second half of the 19th century, and before the war it housed warehouses and stables. The museum grounds are paved with stones from the ghetto streets, and the memorial wall bears the names of more than 70,000 Latvian Jews who fell victim to the Holocaust, as well as about 25,000 Jews from other European countries.
The museum has several permanent exhibitions and places of remembrance, and much of the visit takes place outdoors. Museum guides lead visitors through the exhibitions. The museum has also preserved, on its grounds, the house at 21 Mazā Kalna iela, which stood within the ghetto area; the entrance area of the house is paved with cobblestones from Ludzas iela – the main ghetto street.
Key themes
- Memorial wall with more than 70,000 names of Latvian Jews
- Exhibitions outdoors and indoors
- Cobblestones from Ludzas iela, the main ghetto street
- Restored ghetto house from Mazā Kalna iela
- Guided visits with museum guides
Permanent exhibition
- Rīgas geto un Latvijas Holokausta muzeja pastāvīgās ekspozīcijas – Exhibitions indoors and outdoors tell of Latvian Jewish life before the war, the Riga Ghetto and the Holocaust.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Šamir reliģiskā kopiena
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3pupils, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €3 |
| Seniors | €3 |
| Students & apprentices | €3 |
Tickets are sold at the information centre.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A large part of the exhibition is outdoors, so it is advisable to dress according to the weather.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
The subject is heavy, so the visit is more suitable for school-age children and adults.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The museum is in the Maskavas forštate, a few minutes' walk from the centre of Riga and near the Central Market; several tram and bus routes stop nearby.
Entrance from Krasta iela.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Much of the museum is outdoors; museum guides present the exhibitions and answer questions. Entrance from Krasta iela. |
