When a public holiday or a longer holiday approaches, many people are looking for ideas on how to spend it in a meaningful way – away from the everyday rush, while gaining new experiences and strengthening their sense of belonging to their country. One of the most beautiful ways to do this is to visit historical sites and museums that allow you to experience Latvia’s past and better understand its values.
There is no shortage of places in Latvia where you can learn about our nation’s history in a lively, fascinating and educational way. These include museums, exhibitions, memorials, military sites and family histories – all of which hold important evidence of who we are and how we became Latvia.
🗺️ Check out our list of specially created historical sites.
Here you will find a wide range of places to go, both individually and with your family, friends or classmates. Each site has been chosen with the idea of providing an educational and emotionally rewarding experience:
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Kalpaks’ family home “Liepsalas” – the birthplace of Oskars Kalpaks, the first commander of the Latvian army, where flag festivals and exciting activities for children and young people are organised;
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Latvian War Museum, Litene Memorial, Soviet secret bases – an opportunity to learn about military history in different eras;
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Ethnographic and open-air museums such as the Latvian Agricultural Museum, the Meadow Museum and many others – allow you to experience the life of people in ancient times, see historical techniques, tools and everyday life.
These places offer not only excursions and exhibitions, but also workshops, thematic programmes for schoolchildren, the chance to enjoy nature and even have a picnic. Many places also offer guided tours or special activities for groups, making the experience even more exciting and memorable.
We invite you to
celebrate this holiday with your heart – travelling around Latvia, stopping at places where the history of our country becomes tangible, visible and felt.
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Druviena Old School - Museum
Mazvasaraudži, Druvienas pagasts, Gulbenes novads
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Museum "Andrupene Farmstead"
Skolas iela 5, Andrupene, Krāslavas novads
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Livonian Order Castle Ruins and the Eighth Brother of MARIENBURG - an adventure of light and sound from medieval Aluksne
Pilssalas iela 5, Alūksne
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4.
Ventspils 46th Shore Battery Fire Correction Tower
Saulrieta iela 2, Ventspils
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Liepāja 17th-19th centuries. interior museum "Mrs. Hoyer's Guest House"
Kungu iela 24, Liepāja
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LNVM People's Front Museum Department
Vecpilsētas iela 13/15, Rīga
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Museum of Anton Rupain
Rītupes iela 34, Bērzgales pagasts, Rēzeknes novads
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World War II Museum in Aglona
Daugavpils iela 40, Aglona, Preiļu novads
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Vijciema Čiekurkalte
Mežmuiža, Vijciema pagasts, Valkas novads
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Ethnographic farm "Ielīcas"
'Ielīcas", Vijciema pagasts, Valkas novads
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Christmas Battle Museum
“Mangaļi”, Valgundes pag., Jelgavas novads
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12.
Jelgava City Library
Akadēmijas iela 26, Jelgava
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Baltinava District Museum
Tilžas 7, Baltinava, Balvu novads
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Exploring history at the Corner House
Brīvības iela 61 (ieeja no Stabu/Brīvības stūra), Rīga
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15.
Jaunpils Kartavi Mountains
Jaunpils pagasts, Tukuma novads
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Kolka Livs Meeting House
«Pastnieki», Kolka, Kolkas pag., Talsu novads
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"On the Spy Trail" - adventure game
Ķemeru nacionālais parks
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Old fire station
Torņa iela 3, Limbaži
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Bauska Town Hall
Rātslaukums 1, Bauska
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Ogre Museum of History and Art
Brīvības iela 36, Ogre
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"Liepsalas - the birthplace of Colonel O. Kalpaka
"Kalpaka Liepsalas" Ošupes pagasts, Madonas novads
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Lapmezciems Museum
Liepu iela 4, Lapmežciems, Engures novads
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Robert Monk Museum
Skolas iela 11c, Galēni, Preiļu novads
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Struve Park
Strūves iela, Jēkabpils
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Apriki Museum
Apriķu skola, Lažas pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads
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Lizums Local History Exhibition
Lizums, Gulbenes novads
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Jaunmokas Palace
Tumes pagasts, Tukuma novads
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Durbe Museum
Raiņa iela 17, Durbe, Dienvidkurzemes novads
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Mazsalaca Municipality Museum
Parka iela 31, Mazsalaca, Valmieras novads
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"Hat World" - ethnomuseum
Vīlandes iela 7-12, Rīga (ieeja no pagalma)
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Zeltiņi Museum and former USSR nuclear missile base
Skola, Zeltiņu pag., Alūksnes novads
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Lielvārde Medieval Castle Ruins and Park, Sculpture Garden
Lielvārde Park, Lielvārde, Ogre region
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Aluksne Railway Station
Jāņkalna iela 52, Alūksne
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Rundāle Palace Museum
Pilsrundāle, Bauskas novads
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Kuldīga Old Town Hall with Town Hall Square
Baznīcas street 5, Kuldīga
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Vārkava Regional Research Museum - cultural history and tourism centre
Kovaļevsku iela 4, Vārkava, Preiļu novads
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Challenges at the Black Forest House
Rātslaukums 7, Rīga, LV-1050
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38.
Ludza Great Synagogue
1. Maija iela 30, Ludza
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Vintage motorcycles and antiques collection
Liepu iela 16, Atašienes pagasts, Jēkabpils novads
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40.
Carnikava Regional History Centre
Jomas iela 7, Carnikava
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Krāslava Regional Museum
Pils iela 8, Krāslava
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Meru Manor and Smiltene Regional Museum
Mēri, Bilskas pagasts, Smiltenes novads
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Aizkraukle Museum of History and Art
"Kalna Ziedi", Muzeja iela, Aizkraukle
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Rezekne Green Synagogue
Krāslavas iela 5, Rēzekne
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Latgale Museum of Cultural History
Atbrīvošanas aleja 102, Rēzekne
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Salacgrīva Museum. A seal in a trap
Sila 2, Salacgrīva, Limbažu novads
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Fashion Museum
Grēcinieku iela 24, Rīga
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Madona Museum of Local History and Art
Skolas iela 12, Madona
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Malta History Museum
Parka iela 8, Malta, Rēzeknes novads
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Monument "United for Latvia"
Atbrīvošanas aleja 93, Rēzekne
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Balvi Regional Museum
Brīvības iela 46, Balvi
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Valka Museum of Local History
Rīgas iela 64, Valka
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St. Trinity Church Tower
Akadēmijas iela 1, Jelgava
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St. Ruins of St George's Church
Salaspils
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Memorial to the Livs of Daugava and their leader Ako
Salaspils novads
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Biksere Manor - museum of antiquities, park with sculptures
Biksēres muiža, Biksēre, Madonas novads
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Preili manor complex with park.
Preiļi
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Military equipment collection
Alejas iela 7, Svente, Sventes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads
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Jaunpils Castle
,,Pils”, Jaunpils, Jaunpils pagasts, Tukuma novads
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Preili Museum of History and Applied Arts
Raiņa bulvāris 28, Preiļi, Preiļi novads
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Jūrmala Open Air Museum
Tīklu iela 1a, Jūrmala
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Castle Tower
Brīvības laukums 19a, Tukums
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Durbe Castle
M.Parka iela 7, Tukums
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The medieval farmstead of "Reed lijas"
"Zviedru mūris", Jaunpils, Tukuma novads
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Slutiškis Homestead and Slutiškis Old Believers Homestead
Slutiški, Naujenes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads
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Taurupe Manor and Local History Museum
Taurupes pagasts, Ogres novads
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Museum of Silver Edgware
Bērnudārzs „Auseklītis” Meņģeles pagasts, Ogres novads
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Madliena Local History Museum "But it was!"
"Liepzeme", Madlienas pagasts, Ogres novads
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Emīls Dārziņš and Jānis Sudrabkalns Memorial Museum "Jāņaskola"
"Jāņaskola", Vecpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads
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A. Austriņš Memorial Museum
Kaikaši, Vecpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads
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Kaudzis Brothers Memorial Museum "Kalna Kaibēni"
"Kalna Kaibēni", Vecpiebalgas novads
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Kārlis Skalbe Memorial Museum "Saulrieti"
"Saulrieti", Vecpiebalgas pag., Cēsu novads
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73.
Museum "Vēveri" Rural exposition of the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia
Vēveri, Vecpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads
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Dzērbene Castle Manor
Dzērbenes pag., Cēsu novads
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Historical centre of Līgatne paper mill village
Līgatne, Cēsu novads
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Soviet Secret Bunker
Skaļupes, Līgatne, Cēsu novads
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Trikata Castle Mound and Livonian Order Castle Ruins
Trikāta, Trikātas pagasts, Valmieras novads
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Ungurmuiža
Ungurmuiža, Raiskuma pagasts, Cēsu novads
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Old Town of Cesis
Cēsis
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Grobiņa medieval castle with bastions
Lielā iela 56, Grobiņa, Dienvidkurzemes novads
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81.
Zuri Museum
Zūras, Vārves pag., Ventspils novads
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82.
Museum of Melānija Vanaga, writer and cultural historian
Amatas pag., Cēsu novads
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83.
Ruins of the medieval castle and lookout tower
Rauna, Smiltenes novads
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84.
Bauska Museum
Kalna iela 6, Bauska
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85.
Liepaja Museum
Kūrmājas prospekts 16/18, Liepāja
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86.
Garden of Destiny
Likteņdārzs, Aizkraukles novads
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87.
Robert Rubens Battalion dugout
Usmas pagasts, Ventspils novads
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88.
Salaspils Memorial Ensemble
Starp Salaspili un Rīgu, 1,2 km no šosejas
| ATTRACTION | ADRESS | PHONE | |
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| Druviena Old School - Museum | Mazvasaraudži, Druvienas pagasts, Gulbenes novads | ||
| Museum "Andrupene Farmstead" | Skolas iela 5, Andrupene, Krāslavas novads | +371 26458876 | laukuseta@inbox.lv |
| Livonian Order Castle Ruins and the Eighth Brother of MARIENBURG - an adventure of light and sound from medieval Aluksne | Pilssalas iela 5, Alūksne | +371 29149810 | astotaisbralis@aluksne.lv |
| Ventspils 46th Shore Battery Fire Correction Tower | Saulrieta iela 2, Ventspils | ||
| Liepāja 17th-19th centuries. interior museum "Mrs. Hoyer's Guest House" | Kungu iela 24, Liepāja | +371 29570855 | liepajasinterjeramuzejs@liepaja.lv |
| LNVM People's Front Museum Department | Vecpilsētas iela 13/15, Rīga | 67224502 | tfm@lnvm.lv |
| Museum of Anton Rupain | Rītupes iela 34, Bērzgales pagasts, Rēzeknes novads | +371 29497151 | skaidrite.apeinane@rezeknesnovads.lv |
| World War II Museum in Aglona | Daugavpils iela 40, Aglona, Preiļu novads | +371 22484848 | ww1945@inbox.lv |
| Vijciema Čiekurkalte | Mežmuiža, Vijciema pagasts, Valkas novads | +371 26478620 | vijciems@lvm.lv |
| Ethnographic farm "Ielīcas" | 'Ielīcas", Vijciema pagasts, Valkas novads | +371 29461673 | baiba.pedraudze@gmail.com |
| Christmas Battle Museum | “Mangaļi”, Valgundes pag., Jelgavas novads | +371 67228147 | mangali@karamuzejs.lv |
| Jelgava City Library | Akadēmijas iela 26, Jelgava | +371 63046721 | info@biblioteka.jelgava.lv |
| Baltinava District Museum | Tilžas 7, Baltinava, Balvu novads | +371 29341738 | baltinavamuzejs@balvi.lv |
| Exploring history at the Corner House | Brīvības iela 61 (ieeja no Stabu/Brīvības stūra), Rīga | +371 66154276 | kgb@okupacijasmuzejs.lv |
| Jaunpils Kartavi Mountains | Jaunpils pagasts, Tukuma novads | ||
| Kolka Livs Meeting House | «Pastnieki», Kolka, Kolkas pag., Talsu novads | +371 29402093 | lsn@kolka.lv |
| "On the Spy Trail" - adventure game | Ķemeru nacionālais parks | +371 22057669 | |
| Old fire station | Torņa iela 3, Limbaži | +371 64070632 | limbazu_muzejs@limbazi.lv |
| Bauska Town Hall | Rātslaukums 1, Bauska | +371 63923797 | tic@bauska.lv |
| Ogre Museum of History and Art | Brīvības iela 36, Ogre | +371 65024345 | ogresmuzejs@ogresnovads.lv |
| "Liepsalas - the birthplace of Colonel O. Kalpaka | "Kalpaka Liepsalas" Ošupes pagasts, Madonas novads | +371 26400999 | |
| Lapmezciems Museum | Liepu iela 4, Lapmežciems, Engures novads | +371 27000380 | lapmezciemamuzejs@gmail.com |
| Robert Monk Museum | Skolas iela 11c, Galēni, Preiļu novads | +371 25925621 | rmmg@preili.lv |
| Struve Park | Strūves iela, Jēkabpils | +371 29555950 | tic@jekabpils.lv |
| Apriki Museum | Apriķu skola, Lažas pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads | ||
| Lizums Local History Exhibition | Lizums, Gulbenes novads | +371 26550837 | novadpetniecibasmuzejs@gmail.com |
| Jaunmokas Palace | Tumes pagasts, Tukuma novads | +371 26187442 | info@jaunmokupils.lv |
| Durbe Museum | Raiņa iela 17, Durbe, Dienvidkurzemes novads | +371 28677141 | reinis.bahs@kultura.dkn.lv |
| Mazsalaca Municipality Museum | Parka iela 31, Mazsalaca, Valmieras novads | +371 26519165 | mazsalacasmuzejs@valmierasnovads.lv |
| "Hat World" - ethnomuseum | Vīlandes iela 7-12, Rīga (ieeja no pagalma) | +371 20620600 | info@worldhat.lv |
| Zeltiņi Museum and former USSR nuclear missile base | Skola, Zeltiņu pag., Alūksnes novads | +371 29499352 | zeltinumuzejs@aluksne.lv |
| Lielvārde Medieval Castle Ruins and Park, Sculpture Garden | Lielvārde Park, Lielvārde, Ogre region | ||
| Aluksne Railway Station | Jāņkalna iela 52, Alūksne | +371 25669604 | stacija@aluksne.lv |
| Rundāle Palace Museum | Pilsrundāle, Bauskas novads | +371 63962197 | booking@rundale.net |
| Kuldīga Old Town Hall with Town Hall Square | Baznīcas street 5, Kuldīga | ||
| Vārkava Regional Research Museum - cultural history and tourism centre | Kovaļevsku iela 4, Vārkava, Preiļu novads | +371 27059046 | muzejs@varkava.lv |
| Challenges at the Black Forest House | Rātslaukums 7, Rīga, LV-1050 | +371 20688099 | melngalvjunams@rigasnami.lv |
| Ludza Great Synagogue | 1. Maija iela 30, Ludza | +371 65723931 | ludzasmuzejs@inbox.lv |
| Vintage motorcycles and antiques collection | Liepu iela 16, Atašienes pagasts, Jēkabpils novads | +371 26470730 | |
| Carnikava Regional History Centre | Jomas iela 7, Carnikava | +371 29128086 | |
| Krāslava Regional Museum | Pils iela 8, Krāslava | +371 29230265 | kraslavasmuzejs@kraslava.lv |
| Meru Manor and Smiltene Regional Museum | Mēri, Bilskas pagasts, Smiltenes novads | +371 25776631 | muzejs@smiltenesnovads.lv |
| Aizkraukle Museum of History and Art | "Kalna Ziedi", Muzeja iela, Aizkraukle | +371 65123351 | aizkrauklesmuzejs@inbox.lv |
| Rezekne Green Synagogue | Krāslavas iela 5, Rēzekne | +371 26615683 | zalasinagoga@inbox.lv |
| Latgale Museum of Cultural History | Atbrīvošanas aleja 102, Rēzekne | +371 64622464 | muzejs@rezekne.lv |
| Salacgrīva Museum. A seal in a trap | Sila 2, Salacgrīva, Limbažu novads | +371 64 071 981 | muzejs@salacgriva.lv |
| Fashion Museum | Grēcinieku iela 24, Rīga | +371 20033450 | fashionmuseumriga@gmail.com |
| Madona Museum of Local History and Art | Skolas iela 12, Madona | +371 64823844 | muzejs@e-madona.lv |
| Malta History Museum | Parka iela 8, Malta, Rēzeknes novads | +371 26189569 | maltasmuzejs@inbox.lv |
| Monument "United for Latvia" | Atbrīvošanas aleja 93, Rēzekne | +371 26332249 | tic@rezekne.lv |
| Balvi Regional Museum | Brīvības iela 46, Balvi | +371 64521430 | muzejs@balvi.lv |
| Valka Museum of Local History | Rīgas iela 64, Valka | +37126123980 | muzejs@valka.lv |
| St. Trinity Church Tower | Akadēmijas iela 1, Jelgava | +371 63005447 | tic@tornis.jelgava.lv |
| St. Ruins of St George's Church | Salaspils | + 371 67945440 | |
| Memorial to the Livs of Daugava and their leader Ako | Salaspils novads | +371 67 945 440 | |
| Biksere Manor - museum of antiquities, park with sculptures | Biksēres muiža, Biksēre, Madonas novads | +371 28621303 | sarkani@madona.lv |
| Preili manor complex with park. | Preiļi | +371 65322731 | |
| Military equipment collection | Alejas iela 7, Svente, Sventes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads | +371 65427822 | info@sventehotel.lv |
| Jaunpils Castle | ,,Pils”, Jaunpils, Jaunpils pagasts, Tukuma novads | +371 26101458 | info@jaunpilspils.lv |
| Preili Museum of History and Applied Arts | Raiņa bulvāris 28, Preiļi, Preiļi novads | +371 26056076 | muzejs@preili.lv |
| Jūrmala Open Air Museum | Tīklu iela 1a, Jūrmala | +371 67754909 | brivdabasmuzejs@jurmala.lv |
| Castle Tower | Brīvības laukums 19a, Tukums | + 371 25622131 | pilstornis@tukumamuzejs.lv |
| Durbe Castle | M.Parka iela 7, Tukums | + 371 26305946 | durbespils@tukumamuzejs.lv |
| The medieval farmstead of "Reed lijas" | "Zviedru mūris", Jaunpils, Tukuma novads | +371 26336513 | info@viduslaikos.lv |
| Slutiškis Homestead and Slutiškis Old Believers Homestead | Slutiški, Naujenes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads | +371 26532508 | naujenesmuzejs@inbox.lv |
| Taurupe Manor and Local History Museum | Taurupes pagasts, Ogres novads | +371 65031230 | |
| Museum of Silver Edgware | Bērnudārzs „Auseklītis” Meņģeles pagasts, Ogres novads | +371 26191096 | |
| Madliena Local History Museum "But it was!" | "Liepzeme", Madlienas pagasts, Ogres novads | +371 65039040 | pralichs@inbox.lv |
| Emīls Dārziņš and Jānis Sudrabkalns Memorial Museum "Jāņaskola" | "Jāņaskola", Vecpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads | +371 26563815 | |
| A. Austriņš Memorial Museum | Kaikaši, Vecpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads | +371 26127653 | laura.sulca@cesunovads.lv |
| Kaudzis Brothers Memorial Museum "Kalna Kaibēni" | "Kalna Kaibēni", Vecpiebalgas novads | +371 26185382 Aivars Ošiņš | |
| Kārlis Skalbe Memorial Museum "Saulrieti" | "Saulrieti", Vecpiebalgas pag., Cēsu novads | +371 26494406 | muizniece.ilona@gmail.com |
| Museum "Vēveri" Rural exposition of the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia | Vēveri, Vecpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads | +371 29364806 Raitis Gosiņš (supervisor) | |
| Dzērbene Castle Manor | Dzērbenes pag., Cēsu novads | +371 29408315 | |
| Historical centre of Līgatne paper mill village | Līgatne, Cēsu novads | +371 2918 9707 | visitligatne@cesunovads.lv |
| Soviet Secret Bunker | Skaļupes, Līgatne, Cēsu novads | +371 64161915 | ligatne.info@gmail.com |
| Trikata Castle Mound and Livonian Order Castle Ruins | Trikāta, Trikātas pagasts, Valmieras novads | ||
| Ungurmuiža | Ungurmuiža, Raiskuma pagasts, Cēsu novads | +371 22007332 | info@ungurmuiza.lv |
| Old Town of Cesis | Cēsis | +371 28318318 | info@cesis.lv |
| Grobiņa medieval castle with bastions | Lielā iela 56, Grobiņa, Dienvidkurzemes novads | +371 22024940 | info@dienvidkurzeme.travel |
| Zuri Museum | Zūras, Vārves pag., Ventspils novads | +371 22002942 | |
| Museum of Melānija Vanaga, writer and cultural historian | Amatas pag., Cēsu novads | +37129445480 | ingrida_l@inbox.lv |
| Ruins of the medieval castle and lookout tower | Rauna, Smiltenes novads | ticsmiltene@smiltenesnovads.lv | |
| Bauska Museum | Kalna iela 6, Bauska | +371 63960511 | bauskasmuzejs@bauska.lv |
| Liepaja Museum | Kūrmājas prospekts 16/18, Liepāja | +371 29605223 | inga.ziverte@liepaja.lv |
| Garden of Destiny | Likteņdārzs, Aizkraukles novads | +371 25495544 | |
| Robert Rubens Battalion dugout | Usmas pagasts, Ventspils novads | + 371 26559172 | |
| Salaspils Memorial Ensemble | Starp Salaspili un Rīgu, 1,2 km no šosejas | +371 67216367 | salaspils.memorials@gmail.com |
