Museums in Pierīga
Museums such as Turaidas muzejrezervāts (Sigulda), Jūrmalas brīvdabas muzejs (Jūrmala) and Tukuma muzejs (Tukums).
Pierīga Museum Guide
Our guide lists 38 museums in Pierīga across 30 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Jūrmala (4), Tukums (3), and Ainaži (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (29%), People & Literature (24%), and History & Cultural History (13%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
6 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €2 at the median, and the middle half charge between €1.50 and €5.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 17 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 Pierīga
The best-known museums in Pierīga
Rīgas aviācijas muzejsTechnology · Skulte- Daugavas muzejsHistory · Salaspils
- Kurzemes cietokšņa muzejsHistory · Zante
- Ainažu jūrskolas muzejsSpecial · Ainaži
- Ainažu Ugunsdzēsības muzejsTechnology · Ainaži
- Andreja Pumpura Lielvārdes muzejsPeople · Lielvārde
- Aspazijas mājaPeople · Jūrmala
- Baldones muzejsRegional · Baldones pagasts
- Bārdu dzimtas memoriālais muzejs „Rumbiņi”People · Katvaru pagasts
- Džūkstes Pasaku muzejsPeople · Lancenieki
Museums in Pierīga with free admission
Museums in Pierīga with programs for families
- Kurzemes cietokšņa muzejsHistory · Zante
- Bārdu dzimtas memoriālais muzejs „Rumbiņi”People · Katvaru pagasts
- Džūkstes Pasaku muzejsPeople · Lancenieki
- Elektrum Enerģētikas muzejsTechnology · Ķegums
- Jaunmoku pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Tumes pagasts
- Jaunpils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Jaunpils
- Jūrmalas Brīvdabas muzejsOpen-air · Jūrmala
- Lapmežciema pagasta muzejsRegional · Lapmežciems
- Latvijas Ceļu muzejsTechnology · Milzkalne
- Minhauzena muzejsPeople · Dunte
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Pierīga
- Ainažu jūrskolas muzejsSpecial · Ainaži
- Ainažu Ugunsdzēsības muzejsTechnology · Ainaži
- Aspazijas mājaPeople · Jūrmala
- Jūrmalas muzejsRegional · Jūrmala
- Ķekavas novadpētniecības muzejsRegional · Ķekava
- Lapmežciema pagasta muzejsRegional · Lapmežciems
- Latvijas Ceļu muzejsTechnology · Milzkalne
- Raiņa un Aspazijas vasarnīcaPeople · Jūrmala
- Turaidas muzejrezervātsCastles & Palaces · Sigulda
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Pierīga?
Our directory currently lists 38 museums in Pierīga across 30 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Pierīga?
Some of the best known are Rīgas aviācijas muzejs, Daugavas muzejs, Kurzemes cietokšņa muzejs, Ainažu jūrskolas muzejs, and Ainažu Ugunsdzēsības muzejs.
Which museums in Pierīga offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example Aspazijas māja, Jūrmalas Brīvdabas muzejs, Jūrmalas muzejs, and Lapmežciema pagasta muzejs.
Which museums in Pierīga are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Rīgas aviācijas muzejs, Jaunpils muzejs, and Kandavas novadpētniecības muzejs.
Which museums in Pierīga are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ainažu jūrskolas muzejs, Ainažu Ugunsdzēsības muzejs, and Aspazijas māja. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Pierīga?
A regular adult ticket costs €2 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.