Museums in Latgale
Museums such as Marka Rotko mākslas centrs (Daugavpils) and Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejs (Rēzekne).
Latgale Museum Guide
Our guide lists 31 museums in Latgale across 19 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Daugavpils (9), Aglona (2), and Ludza (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (32%), History & Cultural History (19%), and Special-Interest Museums (16%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €6.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 23 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 museums in Latgale
The best-known museums in Latgale
Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejsRegional · Daugavpils
Rotko muzejsPeople · Daugavpils- Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejsRegional · Rēzekne
- Aglonas maizes muzejsSpecial · Aglona
- Andrupenes lauku sētaOpen-air · Andrupene
- Balvu Novada muzejsRegional · Balvi
- Brīvvalsts dārgumu namsHistory · Rēzekne
- Daugavpils Tehnikas un industriālā dizaina centrs „Inženieru arsenāls“Technology · Daugavpils
- Franča Trasuna muzejs „Kolnasāta“People · Sakstagals
- Kara muzejs AglonāHistory · Aglona
Museums in Latgale with programs for families
- Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejsRegional · Daugavpils
- Rotko muzejsPeople · Daugavpils
- Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejsRegional · Rēzekne
- Aglonas maizes muzejsSpecial · Aglona
- Andrupenes lauku sētaOpen-air · Andrupene
- Balvu Novada muzejsRegional · Balvi
- Daugavpils Tehnikas un industriālā dizaina centrs „Inženieru arsenāls“Technology · Daugavpils
- Franča Trasuna muzejs „Kolnasāta“People · Sakstagals
- Krāslavas Vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Krāslava
- Latgales kulinārā mantojuma centrs „Šmakovka“Special · Daugavpils
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Latgale?
Our directory currently lists 31 museums in Latgale across 19 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Latgale?
Some of the best known are Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejs, Rotko muzejs, Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejs, Aglonas maizes muzejs, and Andrupenes lauku sēta.
Which museums in Latgale are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Daugavpils Novadpētniecības un mākslas muzejs, Franča Trasuna muzejs „Kolnasāta“, and Ludzas Novadpētniecības muzejs.
Which museums in Latgale are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Rotko muzejs, Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejs, and Balvu 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 Latgale?
A regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, with prices ranging from €0.40 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.