The museum is closed for visitors until further directive of the Cabinet of Ministers
Following the Cabinet of Ministers’ announcement of a state of emergency in Latvia and in order to limit the spread of Covid-19, the National History Museum of Latvia is closed for visitors from 21 December, 2020 until further directive of the Cabinet of Ministers.
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 ...