Exhibition “Closeups. How the National History Museum of Latvia works”
From 16 September to 30 December on the 4th floor of the museum, located at 32 Brīvības bulvāris, new exhibition is on display. Most people know what a computer is, but only a few of us can explain how it works. Similarly, the simple question “How does a museum work?” is more complicated than it ...
The exposition and exhibition halls of the museum are opened
The exposition and exhibition halls of the museum at Brīvības bulvāris 32 and the Museum of the Popular Front is opened from 19 May (Dauderi from 20 May). To ensure that museum visits are safe for both museum guests and employees, the sanitary protocol developed for museums will be strictly followed. Not only museum employees, ...
Relocation of the administration and collection to new address – Pulka iela 8
From 17 February, 2020 the National History Museum of Latvia has changed its legal and postal address to the address Pulka iela 8, Rīga, LV-1007. Telecommunication interruptions may occur during the museum’s relocation, so please in urgent matters contact the museum by e-mail: muzejs@lnvm.lv Sorry for the inconvenience!
The National History Museum of Latvia marks the 100th anniversary since it began to work in the Riga Castle
On 6 February, 2020 the museum marks the 100th anniversary since the present National History Museum of Latvia began to work in the Riga Castle. After the devastating fire of 2013, the museum has temporarily left the castle, but hopes to begin the next century with a return to its historic home as soon as possible. ...
The exhibition Latvia’s century – museums for Latvia’s 100th anniversary
The exhibition Latvia’s Century is a joint contribution of Latvian museums to reveal 100 years of Latvia and to provide an opportunity to see excellent historical objects stored at the museums in all regions of Latvia – Kurzeme, Sēlija, Vidzeme, Zemgale and Riga. These objects reflect the history of the Latvian people, land and country ...
Publication “Catalogue of Endangered Latvian Archaeological Artefacts”
This catalogue is designed to aid in the identification of those Latvian archaeological artefacts, which are more frequently acquired illegally, illegally traded and exported outside the territory of Latvia. The catalogue is meant for Latvian and foreign traders, buyers and collectors of cultural objects, law enforcement agencies, museums and other organizations working in the cultural ...