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Museums in Riga

Museums such as Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs, Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs, Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs and Rīgas Motormuzejs (Riga).

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Riga Museum Guide

Our guide lists 43 museums in Riga.

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to People & Literature (19%), Art & Design (16%), and History & Cultural History (14%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.

8 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €8.

13 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 23 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Riga?

Our directory currently lists 43 museums in Riga.

What are the best-known museums in Riga?

Some of the best known are Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs, Latvijas Okupācijas muzejs, Rīgas Motormuzejs, Latvijas Nacionālais vēstures muzejs, and Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs.

Which museums in Riga offer free admission?

8 museums are free to visit – for example Latvijas Kara muzejs, Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“, Žaņa Lipkes memoriāls, and Rīgas Skolu muzejs.

Which museums in Riga are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 10 are open, such as Latvijas Okupācijas muzejs, Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs, and Muzejs „Ebreji Latvijā“.

Which museums in Riga are wheelchair accessible?

13 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs, Rīgas Motormuzejs, and Mākslas muzejs „Rīgas Birža“. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in Riga?

A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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