Rīgas Motormuzejs
The largest and most diverse collection of historic cars in the Baltics, with more than 100 cars and motorcycles across three floors.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Rīgas Motormuzejs opened in 1989 on the initiative of the Latvijas Antīko automobiļu klubs (Latvian Antique Car Club), and has been a state museum since 1992. The building in the Mežciems district was designed by the architect Viktors Valgums. The museum is a member of the Latvijas Muzeju biedrība (Latvian Museums Association) and is accredited as a museum by the Ministry of Culture.
In 2013 the museum closed for reconstruction, and the cars were temporarily moved to Rāmava. After an extensive renovation, the museum reopened on 2 July 2016 with a new, interactive exhibition.
The exhibition is spread over three floors covering more than 4,000 square metres. On the ground floor it presents the history of the automobile, early 20th-century cars and car manufacturing in Latvia; on the first floor, motor sport, historically significant cars, Soviet car manufacturing and limousines for Soviet leaders; and in the basement, lorries and vehicles of special purpose, such as fire engines and ambulances. The exhibition story is enriched with multimedia solutions and interactive activities. One of the best-known exhibits is a replica of the 1938 racing car Auto Union Type C/D.
Highlights
- Largest collection of historic cars in the Baltics
- More than 100 cars and motorcycles
- Replica of the Auto Union Type C/D
- Limousines of Soviet leaders
- Interactive exhibition across three floors
Permanent exhibition
- Rīgas Motormuzeja pastāvīgā ekspozīcija – Exhibition across three floors on the history of the automobile, motor sport, Soviet car manufacturing and vehicles of special purpose.
- Founded
- 1989
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €6pupils, students and seniors |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 6 · Pupils €6; children up to and including 6 years of age free of charge. |
| Seniors | €6 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Free admission: children up to 18 years of age with disabilities, Group I disabled persons and one accompanying person, as well as Group II and Group III disabled persons. |
| Students & apprentices | €6 |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Group leaders or teachers of groups (10 or more people) enter free. |
| Families | €17The family ticket costs €17 or €24, depending on the composition of the family. |
Free admission also for pupils of children's care institutions, residents of care centres and nursing homes and their accompanying persons, employees of Latvian museums, members of ICOM and the International Association of Transport Museums (IATM), and people subjected to political repression.
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
Since the reconstruction, the museum is accessible to people with mobility impairments.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €17 · The family ticket costs €17 or €24, depending on the composition of the family. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Baby changing facilities
- Playground / play area
The museum has a children's play area with interactive activities and a room for changing and feeding babies.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The museum is easily reachable by public transport.
By car
Free parking
There is a large free car park by the museum.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The museum has a café and a souvenir shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A guide or app is available; there is an offer for pupils. |
