Latvian Ethnographic Open-air museum

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Description

Latvian Ethnographic Open-air museum is one of the eldest outdoor museums in Europe. It was founded in Riga in 1924. It’s situated in the coasts of Juglas lake and occupies 87, 66 he (215 acres) territory of pine tree forest. Here you can visit 118 ancient buildings from all historical regions of Latvia dated from 17th century to 1930. To furnish the buildings more than 4000 ethnographical items have been used. The collection altogether consists of 150 000 items.Latvian Ethnographic Open-air museum is a monument of Latvian architecture and lifestyle. Museum is a place where Latvian craft workers works, Latvian traditional festivals are held and exhibitions of traditional art are deployed.

How to get here:

By buss

Nr.1, 821-826.,19., 28 Till stop „Brīvdabas muzejs”

By tram

Nr.6, Nr.3 Till stop „Jugla”

Business hours

Mon- Sun 10.oo-17.oo

Entrance fee:

Summer season (1st of May- 31th of October)

2 LVL adults

1 LVL students

0.50 LVL pupils

Autumn- winter season (1st of November – 30th of April)

1 LVL adults

0.75 LVL students

0.50 LVL pupils