Museums in Zemgale
Museums such as Rundāles pils muzejs (Pilsrundāle) and Bauskas pils muzejs (Bauska).
Zemgale Museum Guide
Our guide lists 49 museums in Zemgale across 31 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Jelgava (10), Bauska (3), and Aizkraukle (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to People & Literature (27%), City & Regional Museums (27%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (14%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
5 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €5.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 30 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 Zemgale
The best-known museums in Zemgale
- Ģederta Eliasa Jelgavas vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Jelgava
- Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejsPeople · Jelgava
- Aizkraukles Vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Aizkraukle
- Anru Motors vēsturisko spēkratu kolekcijaTechnology · Jelgava
- Bauskas motormuzejsTechnology · Bauska
- Bauskas muzejsRegional · Bauska
- Bauskas pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Bauska
- Brīvdabas muzejs „Ausekļu dzirnavas”Open-air · Bārbele
- Brīvdabas muzejs „Sēļu sēta”Open-air · Jēkabpils
- Dobeles novada muzejsRegional · Dobele
Museums in Zemgale with free admission
Museums in Zemgale with programs for families
- Ģederta Eliasa Jelgavas vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Jelgava
- Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejsPeople · Jelgava
- Aizkraukles Vēstures un mākslas muzejsRegional · Aizkraukle
- Bauskas motormuzejsTechnology · Bauska
- Bauskas muzejsRegional · Bauska
- Bauskas pils muzejsCastles & Palaces · Bauska
- Brīvdabas muzejs „Ausekļu dzirnavas”Open-air · Bārbele
- Brīvdabas muzejs „Sēļu sēta”Open-air · Jēkabpils
- Dobeles novada muzejsRegional · Dobele
- Dzīvesziņas un arodu sētaRegional · Jelgava
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Zemgale?
Our directory currently lists 49 museums in Zemgale across 31 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Zemgale?
Some of the best known are Ģederta Eliasa Jelgavas vēstures un mākslas muzejs, Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejs, Aizkraukles Vēstures un mākslas muzejs, Anru Motors vēsturisko spēkratu kolekcija, and Bauskas motormuzejs.
Which museums in Zemgale offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejs, Novadpētniecības centrs „Novadnieki”, Slimnīcas „Ģintermuiža” vēstures muzejs, and Ziemassvētku kauju muzejs.
Which museums in Zemgale are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 10 are open, such as Bauskas pils muzejs, Jēkabpils Vēstures muzejs, and Jelgavas pils muzejs.
Which museums in Zemgale are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejs, Bauskas motormuzejs, and Dobeles 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 Zemgale?
A regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, with prices ranging from €0.70 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.