Museums in Vidzeme
Museums such as Cēsu Viduslaiku pils (Cēsis) and Valmieras muzejs (Valmiera).
Vidzeme Museum Guide
Our guide lists 54 museums in Vidzeme across 38 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Alūksne (5), Cēsis (4), and Līgatne (4).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (28%), People & Literature (19%), and Science & Technology (11%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is 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 €3 and €5.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 38 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 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 Vidzeme
The best-known museums in Vidzeme
Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānītisTechnology · Gulbene
Vienkoču parksOpen-air · Līgatne- Alūksnes Bānīša stacijaTechnology · Alūksne
- Alūksnes novada muzejsHistory · Alūksne
- Antona Austriņa memoriālais muzejs „Kaikaši”People · Vecpiebalga
- Āraišu ezerpils arheoloģiskais parksArchaeology · Āraiši
- Bejas novadpētniecības centrsRegional · Beja
- Brāļu Kaudzīšu memoriālais muzejs „Kalna Kaibēni”People · Vecpiebalga
- Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejsHistory · Cēsis
- Cēsu Viduslaiku pilsCastles & Palaces · Cēsis
Museums in Vidzeme with programs for families
- Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānītisTechnology · Gulbene
- Vienkoču parksOpen-air · Līgatne
- Alūksnes Bānīša stacijaTechnology · Alūksne
- Alūksnes novada muzejsHistory · Alūksne
- Antona Austriņa memoriālais muzejs „Kaikaši”People · Vecpiebalga
- Āraišu ezerpils arheoloģiskais parksArchaeology · Āraiši
- Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejsHistory · Cēsis
- Cēsu Viduslaiku pilsCastles & Palaces · Cēsis
- Druvienas vecā skola — muzejsRegional · Druviena
- Eduarda Veidenbauma memoriālais muzejs „Kalāči“People · Kalāči
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Vidzeme
By category
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Vidzeme?
Our directory currently lists 54 museums in Vidzeme across 38 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Vidzeme?
Some of the best known are Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānītis, Vienkoču parks, Alūksnes Bānīša stacija, Alūksnes novada muzejs, and Antona Austriņa memoriālais muzejs „Kaikaši”.
Which museums in Vidzeme offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Lauku ekspozīcija „Vēveri” Vecpiebalgā.
Which museums in Vidzeme are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Vienkoču parks, Bejas novadpētniecības centrs, and Lauku ekspozīcija „Vēveri” Vecpiebalgā.
Which museums in Vidzeme are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Alūksnes Bānīša stacija, Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejs, and Mazsalacas muzejs. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Vidzeme?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.