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Museums in Kurzeme

Museums such as Liepājas muzejs (Liepāja), Livonijas ordeņa pils (Ventspils) and Kuldīgas novada muzejs (Kuldīga).

41Museums
29Cities & towns
7with free admission
LiepājaLargest city
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Kurzeme Museum Guide

Our guide lists 41 museums in Kurzeme across 29 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Kuldīga (4), Liepāja (4), and Ventspils (4).

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (44%), People & Literature (12%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (10%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.

7 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €1.40 and €4.

8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 28 offer dedicated programs for families, and 1 has 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 museums in Kurzeme

Cities with the most museums

  • Kuldīga4
  • Liepāja4
  • Ventspils4
  • Kaltene2
  • Skrunda2
  • Talsi2
  • Airītes1
  • Aizpute1

Good to know

Founded 1924Liepājas muzejs has the longest history
5museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Kurzeme?

Our directory currently lists 41 museums in Kurzeme across 29 towns and cities.

What are the best-known museums in Kurzeme?

Some of the best known are Liepājas muzejs, Aizputes novadpētniecības muzejs, Andres El Leton piemiņas māja, Apriķu muzejs, and Atvērtā krājuma ekspozīcija „Ceļojums muzeja krājumā“.

Which museums in Kurzeme offer free admission?

7 museums are free to visit – for example Liepājas muzejs, Herberta Dorbes memoriālais muzejs „Senču putekļi“, Lībiešu saieta nams Kolkā, and Liepāja okupāciju režīmos.

Which museums in Kurzeme are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as Dundagas pils, Herberta Dorbes memoriālais muzejs „Senču putekļi“, and Karostas Cietums.

Which museums in Kurzeme are wheelchair accessible?

8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Aizputes novadpētniecības muzejs, Bārtas muzejs, and Kuldīgas novada muzejs. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in Kurzeme?

A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €8. Children, students and families usually pay less.

Other regions: Riga · Pierīga · Vidzeme · Zemgale · Latgale

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