Latvian National Museum Of Art
Latvian National Museum Of Art
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Latvian National Museum of Art is the most important art museum in Latvia and the first building in the Baltics designed specifically for the needs of a museum. The museum's building is an architectural monument of national significance. It is one of the most impressive historicist buildings in the Riga Boulevard Circle. Following the reconstruction from 2013 to 2016, a new permanent exposition, Latvian Art. 19th–20th Century, has been created. It presents an overview of Latvian art history over the course of two centuries. The aim of the exposition is to build a visual and emotional story of the development of Latvian art by highlighting the most important works and personalities in culture-historical, political and social context.
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Tim A
Southampton, UK86 contributions
Jan 2020
Great old building right in the centre.
It only cost 6 Euro for both my wife and myself to get in which we felt was good value due to the amount of art on show.
We found a couple of the staff a little abrasive but this may have been a lauges issue. We found some of the art lacking but that’s always a personal preference.
It only cost 6 Euro for both my wife and myself to get in which we felt was good value due to the amount of art on show.
We found a couple of the staff a little abrasive but this may have been a lauges issue. We found some of the art lacking but that’s always a personal preference.
Written January 25, 2020
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Francis D
Montreal, Canada1,931 contributions
Jul 2020
Having been renovated just a few years ago, the building hosting this museum is the true jewel of this exhibit.
The Art Nouveau outside architecture makes it very welcoming to walk around it and admire its structure.
Then when you step in, you are greeted with a magnificent staircase that is the crown of this building.
The 6 EUR it costs to enter enable you to visit three (3) floors of artworks (including the basement) of varying interest.
The collection is not very big, but some pieces are interesting… while others make you wonder how they got in a museum in the first place.
But that applies to almost all museums anyway… as art is quite subjective.
Two things for sure not to miss are:
1) the beautiful attic, with its white-painted beams and its access to the rooftop observation deck.
Unfortunately, as it was raining the day of my visit, the deck was closed… but I was able to negotiate a peak and it looks very good to stand there and observe the city.
2) the underground storage vault. It is not extremely spectacular… but knowing it used to be a potato storage back in the days, makes you appreciate it a bit more.
Entrance fee is 6 EUR
Storage lockers are for free
Expect to spend about 90 minutes in the museum
Photography is allowed
The Art Nouveau outside architecture makes it very welcoming to walk around it and admire its structure.
Then when you step in, you are greeted with a magnificent staircase that is the crown of this building.
The 6 EUR it costs to enter enable you to visit three (3) floors of artworks (including the basement) of varying interest.
The collection is not very big, but some pieces are interesting… while others make you wonder how they got in a museum in the first place.
But that applies to almost all museums anyway… as art is quite subjective.
Two things for sure not to miss are:
1) the beautiful attic, with its white-painted beams and its access to the rooftop observation deck.
Unfortunately, as it was raining the day of my visit, the deck was closed… but I was able to negotiate a peak and it looks very good to stand there and observe the city.
2) the underground storage vault. It is not extremely spectacular… but knowing it used to be a potato storage back in the days, makes you appreciate it a bit more.
Entrance fee is 6 EUR
Storage lockers are for free
Expect to spend about 90 minutes in the museum
Photography is allowed
Written August 28, 2020
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Liang
Helsinki, Finland35 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
An impressive and top-quality art museum. Located not far from the old city. Truly comprehensive collection of Latvian paintings and sculptures from around 1870s to date. I find it a valuable reserve of the national art heritage of Latvia. Highly recommend to anyone fancy a piece of art :)
Written August 7, 2022
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ElaineAndGreg
Chesterland, OH3,007 contributions
Jun 2023
Latvian National Museum of Art
The Latvian National Museum of Art was built in the early 1900s. The museum focuses overwhelmingly on Latvian art from the 1800s up to the present. You will not likely find paintings by “name” artists from other countries.
The building itself is at the end of one of Riga’s nice parks, in a building that looks like a classical art museum in an Art-Nouveau style. The building is attractive both inside and out. Be sure to go onto the top floors, which are more modern, but interesting in their own right.
The art itself is primarily on the first two floors, but they have renovated everything up to attic space in the structure to display more modern/contemporary art. Most of the art on the first two floors is from the 20th century (which makes sense given that the building was built just after 1900) with some works in this century).
The names of the art are displayed in both Latvian and English, but there is little descriptive material, which we would have appreciated. Many of the paintings are in a post-Impressionist style. We liked many of the works and recognized the various styles. While the artists themselves were unfamiliar to us, we appreciated the opportunity to see something newer.
One room has some very nice works from the [Russian] avant-garde movement. Karlis Johansons was an influential Latvian constructivist artist within that movement. These are largely abstract shapes, but you can see the influence in many modern artworks.
We spent about wo hours here, which seemed right. This is one of many good places in Riga to experience its culture. If you are interested, there are several other smaller art museums in Riga affiliated with this one you can find on its website.
The Latvian National Museum of Art was built in the early 1900s. The museum focuses overwhelmingly on Latvian art from the 1800s up to the present. You will not likely find paintings by “name” artists from other countries.
The building itself is at the end of one of Riga’s nice parks, in a building that looks like a classical art museum in an Art-Nouveau style. The building is attractive both inside and out. Be sure to go onto the top floors, which are more modern, but interesting in their own right.
The art itself is primarily on the first two floors, but they have renovated everything up to attic space in the structure to display more modern/contemporary art. Most of the art on the first two floors is from the 20th century (which makes sense given that the building was built just after 1900) with some works in this century).
The names of the art are displayed in both Latvian and English, but there is little descriptive material, which we would have appreciated. Many of the paintings are in a post-Impressionist style. We liked many of the works and recognized the various styles. While the artists themselves were unfamiliar to us, we appreciated the opportunity to see something newer.
One room has some very nice works from the [Russian] avant-garde movement. Karlis Johansons was an influential Latvian constructivist artist within that movement. These are largely abstract shapes, but you can see the influence in many modern artworks.
We spent about wo hours here, which seemed right. This is one of many good places in Riga to experience its culture. If you are interested, there are several other smaller art museums in Riga affiliated with this one you can find on its website.
Written July 3, 2023
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Richard B
Edinburgh, UK3,987 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
A beautiful ornate building housing some truly beautiful works of art. A range of local artists from lsndscapes, portrait and modern.
An eclectic mix if ever there was one. Something for everyone. The landscapes were amazing and a particular favourite.
Always worth a look at a gallery or 2 when in town.
An eclectic mix if ever there was one. Something for everyone. The landscapes were amazing and a particular favourite.
Always worth a look at a gallery or 2 when in town.
Written June 4, 2022
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Coleene
Ear Falls, Canada9 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
You are treated to a grand staircase right as you enter. That is where the greatness stops. It is all downhill from there. Staffs are downright rude, exhibits are not wow. Inside of this museum is like a gloomy cloudy day.
Written April 28, 2023
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Birte L
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark2,890 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
A nice building with good facilities, but the contents are disappointing. Latvia art seems very provincial and a lot inspired by
Sovjet realistic art. Not worth the entrance fee
Sovjet realistic art. Not worth the entrance fee
Written October 27, 2017
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Christian O
Frederiksberg, Denmark1,357 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Latvian National Museum Of Art is a place where you easily can spend some hours without hesitation. The building itself is stunningly beautiful and the art inside is quite amazing. Many time typical rooms telling the story of Latvia. Great place to visit - I will be back!
Written February 18, 2018
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Arto Sivonen
Helsinki, Finland171 contributions
Jul 2020
Great museum to visit. Old and modern architecture together. Interesting collections of art. I really liked the idea how to open art collections to the visitors in the basement.
Written July 24, 2020
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CeeLiggo
London, UK105 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
A good place to visit if you enjoy wondering around an art gallery. It’s starts with old and moves to contemporary art. It’s well laid out and a nice building.
Also its in a nice park, close to the art nouveau area and has a nice restaurant.
Also its in a nice park, close to the art nouveau area and has a nice restaurant.
Written October 21, 2019
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Is there somewhere we can store our suitcases when visiting?
Hugh
South Ozone Park, NY1,305 contributions
There is a coat check. I am sure t hey can handle the suitcases
denisestanford
Menlo Park, CA1 contribution
Do you have any prints by Augusts, working in the U.S. in 1973/?
Natasha J
London, UK154 contributions
Should be addressed to the gallery and not tourists.
Доброго времени суток? Подскажите, пожалуйста, какая стоимость входного билета до взрослого? И работает ли музей по субботам? Интересует 07.12.2016
Zanzanna
Riga, Latvia365 contributions
Доброго,Александра.Музей работает с10 до 17.входной билет на действующую экспозицию для взрослых 3 евро для детей 0,50,отдельная может быть цена на выставки,надеюсь была полезной.удачи
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