Every year in May , Museum Night takes place all over Latvia – a special cultural event where museums, galleries and palaces open their doors for longer than usual. 2026. this year’s Museums Night takes place on 23 May ( also 22 May in Liepāja ).
This article summarises the information published on the platform about the museums participating in the official programme of the Night of Museums. Each site has its opening hours and main events.
Tip: Check with the organiser for the latest informationbefore you go , as programme times and activities are subject to change.
Riga

In Riga, Museum Night offers historical and literary stories, as well as special evening exhibitions in the city environment. This section summarises the museums and cultural sites in Riga that are also on the list of Student Excursions.
📍 Miera iela 58a, Riga
🕐 19.00-23.00
- A chance to see the VEF film projector and learn about its history.
- Learn about the process of analogue film projection using film projectors manufactured in the second half of the 20th century (KN-15, etc.).
- A chance to watch films made by the brothers Auguste and Louis Lemieux, first seen by Latvian audiences in 1896, using an early film machine – the sinematograph.
- Talking Things
LNVM People’s Front Museum Department
📍 Vecpilsētas iela 13/15, Riga
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Museum exhibition open.
- A search for objects, where every clue found will reveal a unique story of the Awakening. A chance to feel the spirit of the era through people’s courageous choices, personal experiences..
- 1500 object stories “on the path of light”
Latvian National Museum of Natural History
📍 K. Barona iela 4, Rīga
🕐 19.00-24.00
- ITEMS – FESTIVE DECORATIONS. See how holidays were celebrated in different times in Latvia at the exhibition “Celebrating Together!”, consisting of photographs and objects from the collection (Remteris, 2nd floor).
- SOUND WAVES THROUGH TIME. A concert featuring songs, music and dance from the Middle Ages and early Baroque to contemporary madrigals by the Aizkraukle Choir, early music ensembles and..
- THE NEW LIFE OF OBJECTS. The exhibition “Lost and Found”, where objects found during the restoration of Riga Castle live again. Give the objects their own colours in the creative workshop (Sakristej..
- IMAGES OF RIGA CASTLE IN A PHOTO SHOOT. A chance to meet the inhabitants of Riga Castle – Voltaire von Plettenberg, Gotthard Kettler and his mistress Anna, Karl Ulmanis. Photo session with Riga Castle characters..
6 Skolas Street, Riga
🕐 16.00-24.00
- Museum exhibitions “You have a purpose in life. Visit of “Marģers Westermans – 100”.
- Concert by the Jewish Community Choir “Shofar”.
- , 18.00, 22.30 Guided tours with the museum director.
- Creative workshops for children and adults.
Exploring history at the Corner House
📍 Brīvības iela 61 (entrance from Stabu/Brīvības corner), Riga
🕐 18.00-24.00
- Exhibition “The History of the Cheka in Latvia” on the first floor of the Corner House.
- Free guided tours of the authentic VDK premises in the Corner House (by prior arrangement, by invitation on the museum’s website and portal www.bezrindas.lv. Tour notes..
- Adventures of hospital objects
📍 Vīlandes iela 7-12, Rīga (entrance from the courtyard)
🕐 18.00-22.00
- Hat collection tour – headwear from different countries and continents, hats of unusual shapes and materials.
- Creative workshops for children, while learning interesting facts about the cultures of different nations.
- Trying on hats.
- The story of the judge’s robe
Near Riga

Jūrmala, Sigulda and other cultural areas of the Baltic Sea Region – most of them accessible by public transport from Riga. Here, Museum Night also means evening nature and silence around the exhibits.
📍 Z. Meierovica prosp.18/20, Dubulti, Jūrmala
🕐 18.00-20.00
- Workshops with artists Ilze Dambe and Gundega Muzikanti.
- Notes for the episodes “Feathers of the Muses”.
- Performance by Aspazija Drama Academy youth.
- Children’s performance “New Cub”.
Carnikava Regional Research Centre
📍 Jomas iela 7, Carnikava
🕐 18.00-20.00
- Farewell to the old exhibition of the Local History Centre. A conversation about things and places with a passionate coastal researcher Gints Šīmanis. Creative workshop “Seaside Story”.
- Opening of Ilze Onzule’s portrait exhibition.
- Wooden water pipe adventures
📍 Tīklu iela 1a, Jūrmala
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Interactive activities at the Fish Curator – fish processing, weighing and measuring, get to know Latvian fish.
- “Lost in the Museum” quiz.
- Fish smoking masterclass and tasting.
- Concert by the band “LĀDEZERS”.
📍 Tirgoņu iela 29, Majori, Jūrmala
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Exhibitions:
- “Meeting in the Milky Way Galaxy – Art from Glass”.
- History exhibition “Doctor in the resort in the 19th century”.
- Audio-visual room “Holidaymaker on the way to Jurmala”.
Rainis and Aspazija Summer House
📍 Jāņa Pliekšāna iela 5/7, Majori, Jūrmala
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Educational activity for families “Bring museum objects to life!”.
- Concert of the country group “Dēka” “Dēka and Rainis – In the mood of the distance”.
- Educational stations with activities “Ritu, ritu – through ritu”.
- At the school bench
📍 Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda
🕐 19.00-22.00
- Opening of the sign and information point of the “Romea Strata” cultural route, stamping of the first pilgrims’ passports. Meeting with Camino Latvia representatives.
- Stories of the pilgrimages from the museum objects.
- Visiting the exhibitions.
- Find the message of the Merkel family!
Vidzeme

Vidzeme’s museums preserve the stories of writers, composers and farmers. Museum Night is a special opportunity to visit memorial houses and local history repositories that are not always open every day.
kaikaši, Vecpiebalgas parish, Cesis region
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Getting acquainted with the letters of Mudīte Austriņa, discovering the letters as personal and epoch-defining stories.
- Projections with Mudīte Austriņa’s photographs, letter fragments and postcards, accompanied by readings of the letters.
- Museum visits and activities.
- Interactive orienteering game for children.
📍 K. Valdemāra iela 47, Ainaži, Ainaži municipality, Limbaži novads
🕐 19.00-00.00
- Stories of museum objects: 1. How “The kitten who refused to go to sea school” came about. 2. The tradition of the long-distance sailing captain Peter Shnore’s ship’s store – giving silver banners to the..
- A quiz about the museum’s exhibits.
- Short film screenings about modern Sea Wolves.
- Visiting the museum exhibitions.
The Poetry Barn of Bronislava Martuževa
📍 Dārziņi 1, Indrānu pag., Madonas nov.
🕐 19.00-24.00
- In the Poetry Garden, the Scripture stones created by Ģirts Burvjs are illuminated
- Poetry Puddle Competition.
- Night concert “Ancient Latvian Bols. Biruta Ozoliņa Trio” (B. Ozoliņa, V. Račevskis, I. Veitners).
- Z. Vidiņš’s film about B. Martuževa “Light Torch” (2005).
Kaudzītis Brothers Memorial Museum “Kalna Kaibēni”
“Kalna Kaibēni”, Vecpiebalgas novads
🕐 19.00-01.00
- 1. stop. The story of the suitcase – how the Kaudzītes brothers travelled.
- 2.stop. From the hills of Piebalga to Paris.
- 3.stop. Alpine peace in the garden shade.
- 4.stop. Home again – a corner of memories.
📍 Mazvasaraudzi, Druvienas parish, Gulbenes novads
🕐 19.00-24.00
- Guided tour led by Anita Graumane, museum manager, acquaintance with the museum expositions.
- enjoying the “Buņģa” soup.
- Classroom object story – counting lesson led by teacher Velga Černoglazova.
- Coffee break.
Eduards Veidenbaums Museum “Kalāči”
“Kalāči”, Liepa municipality, Cesis region
🕐 19.00-23.30
- A meeting with writer Arno Jundzi – the pages of the novel “The Book of Charles”, its backstage and discoveries.
- Veidenbaums, Hincenbergs and other relatives – family researcher Jānis Strazdiņš’ insight into the branches of the Veidenbaums family tree.
- , 21.00-21.30 Concert by the musician Vilkapuķe.
- Visit of the museum expositions and exhibitions. Excursion routes created by schoolchildren – “Green Kalāči”.
Edvard Treimans-Zvārgulis’ birthplace “Leukādijas”
📍 Leukādijas , Priekuļi, Priekuļi parish, Cesis region
🕐 19.00-23.00
- A chance to see the birthplace and burial place of the poet Edvardas Treimāns-Zvārguļis “Leukādijas”. The house preserves evidence of the poet’s life and creative activity.
- Poetry readings dedicated to the 160th birthday of Edvardas Treimāns-Zvārgulis.
- Come and visit the Līgatne Paper Mill Workers’ Apartment!
Emils Dārziņš and Janis Sudrabkalns Memorial Museum “Jāņaskola”
📍 ” Jāņaskola”, Vecpiebalga municipality, Cesis region
🕐 19.00-01.00
- , 20.30, 22.00 Musical and visual concert performance. The musical journey will introduce the story of the pen. Instrumental music (flute and piano) will be intertwined with visual elements..
- Visiting the museum’s exhibitions and displays. Various activities.
- Europe in a suitcase – the travels of the Kaudītis brothers
Gulbene County Museum of History and Art
pils iela 3 , Gulbene
🕐 19.00-22.00
- Exhibition of traditional carpets from Turkey “Baraka Carpets: the language of wool in colours and symbols”.
- Exhibition of knitted gloves by Veneranda Kluce “Glove as the World”.
- Exhibition “National Economy”.
- Cooking and enjoying fire soup.
Kārlis Skalbe Memorial Museum “Saulrieti”
“Saulrieti” , Vecpiebalgas municipality, Cesis region
🕐 19.00-01.00
- A story about costumes that silently hold a whole life. The clothes of Lizette, Kārlis and their daughter Ilze reveal themselves as witnesses to the times, personalities and everyday beauty. A glimpse..
- Visit the museum’s exhibitions and displays. Various activities.
- Night of Letters in Kaikaši
Madona Museum of Regional History and Art
12 Skolas Street, Madona
🕐 19.00-24.00
- Opening of the Night of Museums.
- Opening of the exhibition “Madona Art Studio – 50”.
- Fashion show of costumes created by students of Jānis Simsons Madona Art School.
- Museum Bingo game for visitors.
📍 Parka iela 31, Mazsalaca, Valmiera region
🕐 18.00-24.00
- Concert story “Through the ages”. Kārlis Mūrnieks, Mariss Daniels Ķirsis.
- Opening of the exhibition of paintings by Inita Jurgenberga.
- Open to the public.
📍 Duntes Manor, Liepupes municipality, Limbazi region
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Jakobīne’s story about adventures in Dunte.
- Creative corner “Jakobīne’s costumes of honour”.
- Tasting of Jacobine’s spring soup.
- Museum Night in Pale 2026
📍 “Rumbini”, Katvaru municipality, Limbazi region
🕐 20.00-22. 00
- Museum open to the public, excursions.
- Magician’s performance.
- In the rear-view mirror
Mēru Manor and Smiltene County Museum
📍 Mēri, Bilska municipality, Smiltene region
🕐 18.00-23.00
- “Even a rag was once a shirt of honour” – an adventure tour of objects.
- Thematic erudition game.
- Visiting the museum’s expositions and exhibitions.
- A sign draws a signwriter. Jānis Riba – master of ornaments
Ogre Museum of History and Art
📍 Brīvības iela 36, Ogre
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Museum building at 36 Brīvības Street.
- Excursion with Irēna Bužinsku at the exhibition “The Queen of Hats and Her Batiks”.
- Workshop “Making paper hats”.
- Museum building, 2 Brīvības Street.
Ogre Museum of History and Art – Freedom Road
📍 Brīvības iela 2, Ogre
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Museum building at 36 Brīvības Street.
- Excursion with Irēna Bužinsku at the exhibition “The Queen of Hats and Her Batiks”.
- Workshop “Making paper hats”.
- Museum building, 2 Brīvības Street.
R. Blaumanis Memorial Museum Braki
📍 Braki, Erglu municipality, Madonas novads
🕐 19.30-22.30
- Creative workshops in the buildings and yard of Braki.
- “Special objects from the Braki Museum.
- Experience the story and magic of the piano. Discover ancient wooden tools.
- My tale for my neighbour’s object. Dolls – the keepers of the hearth.
Salacgrīva Museum. A fish in a trap
📍 Sila 2, Salacgrīva, Limbažu novads
🕐 19.00-24.00
- Telephone sets from ancient times to the present.
- Exhibition “Baltic Notes” by French photographer Philippe Margeau.
- French toast canapés with Brie and Camambert, as well as meringues.
- “How to take a photograph”
📍 Rīgas iela 64, Valka
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Theatre performance “The Musicians of Bremen”, theatre group of Valka County Children and Youth Centre “Mice”, director L. Šnuka.
- Excursion “Stories of objects in the museum exhibitions” in Estonian, guided by a specialist from the Valga Museum.
- Creative workshops (while materials last): making a “Rain Tree” (musical instrument). Cannabis trampling and threshing. Painting with plasticine.
- Pony rides (for a fee).
📍 Pils iela 29, Varakļāni, Madonas nov.
🕐 19.00-24.00
- Live Golden Pot Hunt in the castle.
- Count’s Games – quizzes, games and challenges to earn Museum Night gold and various prizes.
- Exchange your Museum Night gold for adventure stories of the castle and museum objects at the “Rags and Godscrews” café.
- Visit the museum’s exhibitions, displays, cellars, attics and other rooms that are closed every day.
Vienkoči Park and Woodcraft Museum
📍 Vienkoči, Līgatnes pag., Cēsu nov.
🕐 19.00-23.00
- You will be able to find out what the woodworkers considered to be milking and what woodworking tool is involved in the process.
- A chance to test your knowledge in tree identification.
- Visit the illuminated Vienkoči Park and make souvenirs in the Nature Jewellery Workshop (natural material bracelet or pendant) for a fee.
- Free museum visit.
Kurzeme

From Liepāja to Ventspils, from Tukums to Pāvilosta – Kurzeme’s cultural sites open up stories of sailors, craftsmen and historic manor houses.
📍 Apriķu School, Lažas municipality, South Kurzeme region
🕐 19.00-22.00
- Musical greeting “Good evening, museums in Latvia! Gunita and Artis Arāji.
- Opening of Normunds Kaprano’s photo exhibition “A reminder of values through the ages…”.
- Journey “Who seeks the adventure of objects – finds!”.
- All evening “School bag as a personality – stories of graduates”. Yours we were, Yours we are..
📍 M.Parka street 7, Tukums
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Exhibition “Ansis Artums. Tukums feeling” (2nd floor).
- 90th anniversary exhibition of Tukums Museum “Continuation” (2nd floor).
- “Stories of Objects” (1st floor).
- “Storm of Words”. Rainis’ poetry installation (2nd floor).
Museum of Fairy Tales in Dzūķe
📍 Lancenieki School, Dzhūkste municipality, Tukums novads
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Exhibition “A. Lerhis – Puškaitis and fairy tales” (1st floor).
- Exhibition “Strength through the belly” (1st floor).
- Exhibition “Latvian Puppet Cinema – 60”. Puppets from animated films by the Animation Brigade film studio (2nd floor).
- Knife making – creative workshop.
tumes municipality, Tukums novads
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Stories of objects – forestry worker K. Melder’s sowing torch, hunter’s skis, Armitstead’s travelling case, correspondence holder.
- Stories of witnesses of the era in the Tower Hall.
- Family game (3 euro).
- Break-out room – “Black Tales of the Green Forest” (50 euro per group).
kubalu School, Saustere village, Dundaga municipality, Talsi region
🕐 21.00-23. 00
- Getting acquainted with the museum exhibitions.
- The Museum Night event in the Ancient Classroom.
- Opening of the exhibition “Dinsberg’s Time”.
- Stories of memories and conversations about the “legacy” left by Ernest Dinsberg.
4 ,Liepu iela 4, Lapmežciems, Engure novads
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Various objects from the collection with a historical story. Memorial exhibition of artist Andrejs Ģērmanis “Here at Home”.
- Stories of the revival of the castle
- Newspapers
The Museum of the 17th-19th century in Liepāja. interior museum “Guest house of Mrs Hoijere”
📍 Kungu iela 24, Liepāja
🕐 17.00-24.00
- Open to the public. The main exhibition is open free of charge, entrance fees apply for current art exhibitions.
📍 Kūrmājas prospekts 16/18, Liepāja
🕐 17.00-24.00
- Open to the public. The main exhibition is free to visit, the entrance fee is applicable for current art exhibitions.
📍 Brīvības laukums 19a, Tukums
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Exhibition “Stories of your own, not of strangers” (1st floor).
- Exhibition “In Tukums and far away. The story of the Blumenfeld family” (2nd floor).
- Get acquainted with the history of the Blumenumen family. Learn about the history, traditions, food and everyday life of the Jewish community in Tukums by playing Hanukkah and Pesach games.
- Archaeologists’ finds” exhibition (1st floor).
Pāvilosta Regional Research Museum
dzintaru iela 1, Pāvilosta, South Kurzeme region
🕐 18.00-22.00
- Express exhibition “Small porcelain wonders on my shelf”.
- Visiting the permanent exhibitions. Discovery game.
- Opening of the exhibition “On the way…” by Inita and Vilnius Beihmans.
- Piano “L.TH.Aull. Riga”.
📍 Tidaholmas iela 3, Tukums
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Exhibition “You can do it, just do it!”. Jelgava TLMS “Dardedze” knots.
- “Zibi, zibi, shuttle!”. TLMS “Durbe” weavers on looms.
- Wool and cloth tapestry weaving. Kintija Kāle-Pūkaine and other weavers.
- Folk songs will be sung by Aija Balandiņa (guitar) and Daiga Eglīte (kokle).
📍 Harmonijas iela 7, Tukums
🕐 18.00-23.00
- Exhibition “Cities. Big and small” (1st floor).
- Exhibition “Ārīņa istaba” and “Tukums Museum through the ages” (1st floor).
- Exhibition “3 in one workshop” (2nd floor).
- Open-air exhibition “Art in the Streets” in the Old Town – Harmonijas and Dārza Streets.
📍 People’s House , Jūrkalne, Ventspils nov.
🕐 19.00-24.00
- Objects and books with the names of the objects on display. Conversations, readings of quotations, search for common connections.
- Visiting the exhibition, stand about the objects found at the bottom of the sea.
Zemgale

The Jelgava area, the proximity of Rundāle and the small parish houses – Zemgale is proud to reveal its cultural history stories in the special light of the Night of Museums.
Aizkraukle Museum of History and Art
📍 “Kalna Ziedi”, Muzeja street, Aizkraukle
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Museum Night “Kalna Ziedi” (“Kalna Ziedi”, Muzeja Street, Aizkraukle)
- Presentation of the renovation of the permanent exhibition “Daugava Banks’ Fate Stories”. Adventure stories of the exhibition objects.
- Opening of the exhibition of ceramist Inese Brants and meeting with the artist.
- Enjoying the night at the museum.
📍 “Zvanītāju Bukas”, Valle parish, Bauska region
🕐 15.00-21.00
- A lesson for children with their parents. Fairy tale reading, games and candy masterclass with the authors of “Karumpasaku” Liene Margevičius and Natas Brambergs.
- A book and sweets market will be open.
- A meeting with Aivars Lapšāns, author of popular songs “Dzērvenīte”, “Rudzupuķes”, “Vēl tu nāc”.
- Exhibition “Divas” by Inese Priedes, the author of nature view photographs, and Iveta Pudāne, the author of poetry lines.
📍 Kalna iela 6, Bauska
🕐 19.00-22.00
- The secret of the sheep: how to make a glove. The way of wool through the hands of a craftsman (in the museum courtyard).
- Exhibition “Mini, mini puzzles”.
- Exhibition “Peat. Introduction”, Edgar Ameriks, Dmitrijs Lavrentjevs.
- Meet the writers, enjoy the contribution of local producers and take advantage of the Museum Night price surprise all day long!
2cBrīvības Street, Dobele, Dobeles novads
🕐 18.00-22.00
- Lecture by archaeologist Andris Tomashūnas on the findings and research under the supervision of the 2025 archaeological works in the part of the Dobele Castle Garden – the Zemgale Mound.
- Young Guard demonstrations and activities.
- Kite workshop for families, creative and active activities in the courtyard.
- Indoor game of Wall of Light.
Jelgava St. Trinity Church Tower
1Akadēmijas Street, Jelgava
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Open historical expositions, exhibition hall, observation deck
- Creative workshops – create your future exhibit and send a message!
- Interactive game “Museum Night Detective in the Tower”.
- Summer café in the courtyard from the restaurant “8th floor”.
📍 Rīgas iela 216b, Jēkabpils
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Concert of the musical group “Pepper”.
- Orienteering game in the territory of Krustpils Castle.
- A chance to see the exhibition on the history of Jēkabpils, the exhibition of Laine Kainaize’s paintings, and climb the castle tower.
- Meet writers, enjoy the contribution of local producers and take advantage of the Museum Night price surprise throughout the day!
tadenava, Dunavas parish, Jēkabpils novads
🕐 19.00-01.00
- Visit of the museum exposition.
- Barn exhibition “Rainis’s father – Krišjānis” with participation of visitors.
- Educational activities “The Secret Life of an Object” and “Museum Detective”.
- Exhibition “Unexpected objects in the library of Rainis and Aspazija”.
📍 “Rundāle Water Mill”, Pilsrundāle, Rundāle municipality, Bauska county, Lithuania
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Museum tour, jigsaw puzzles.
- Museum Night at Dobele Regional Museum
📍 “Mangaļi”, Valgunde municipality, Jelgava region
🕐 17.00-22.00
- Games programme for all ages.
- A hike to the memorial sign “Sword” accompanied by stories from the museum staff.
- Ghost stories with folklore researcher and storyteller Dr. philol. Guntis Pakalns.
- A bite from the cauldron of Zemgale’s cultural history
Latgale

Daugavpils, Rezekne and the surrounding parishes – the diverse cultural heritage and unique identity of Latgale.
rītupes iela 34, Bērzgales parish, Rezekne region
🕐 18.00-22.00
- Getting to know the pastel cycle “The Land of Anton Rupain” by Anton Kukoys. Kahoot game “Kūkojs in the footsteps of Rupainis”.
- A meeting with the author of the book “The Broken Lock”, Birzgalian Lina Skutane.
- Workshop “My personal museum souvenir” (making souvenirs – magnets with the most interesting museum objects), led by Līna Skutāne.
- Visit of the museum exhibition and collection.
📍 Tilžas 7, Baltinava, Balvu novads
🕐 20.00-23. 00
- Leather souvenir making workshop of master craftsman Andris Ločmelis.
- “The Story of the Butter Mare” – acquaintance with butter-making objects of different times, the tricks of selling butter, the meaning of profit in ancient farmhouses. Churning butter..
- Night walk Baltinava-Kotlova-Sarkaņi-Kēvesdruva-Zeikari-Baltinava ( 7,5 km).
- Old, new farm work
📍 Brīvības iela 46, Balvi
🕐 16.00-22.00
- In the Bear’s Garden at the Craftsmen’s House.
- From 15.00 Creative activities in medieval mood, organised by the Balvi Craftsmen’s Society.
- Medieval knight fighting demonstrations. Special guests – “Komturia Ogre” medieval knight fighting and reconstruction club.
- Opening of the Museum Night “What do the bricks of Balvi Manor tell?” Balvi Regional Museum.
📍 Krasta iela 35, Rezekne
🕐 19.00-24.00
- opening of “Museum Night 2026” – festive speeches, confetti rain, musical performance.
- Everyone interested will have the opportunity to see the main exhibition, as well as the exhibition “Made in Latvia”, which presents the story of Latvian industry and crafts during the first period of independence, 37..
- “Made in Latgale”, a market of local producers and craftsmen.
- Activities for families with children in the “Free State Play Corner” – train races, old-word puzzles, treasure restoration workshop, etc.
Daugavpils Technical and Industrial Design Centre “Arsenal of Engineers”
📍 Imperatora iela 8, Daugavpils
🕐 20.00-23. 00
- A tour of the exhibition, which introduces industrial heritage and Soviet-era technology – from industrial machinery and household appliances to transport, tools and histori..
- Saredzi! Hear! Feel!
Daugavpils Synagogue and Museum “Jews in Daugavpils and Latgale”
📍 Cietoksņa iela 38, Daugavpils
🕐 18.30-22.00
- . and 20.15-22.00 Story Daugavpils synagogue “Kadīša”, acquaintance with the museum exposition.
- Matzah treat. Gift booklet – “Daugavpils is a family”.
- Retro memories
8 Pils Street , Krāslava
🕐 19.00-23.00
- Opening of the Museum Night event.
- Visit of museum expositions and exhibitions.
- Creative identification game for children “Little Detective”.
- Metalworking workshop by blacksmith Edgars Vronskis.
Latgale Museum of Cultural History
📍 Atbrīvošanas aleja 102, Rezekne
🕐 19.00-24.00
- Opening of the Night of Museums with a musical performance by the students of Jānis Ivanovs Rēzekne Music School.
- Visit of the museum expositions and exhibitions:
- Exhibition “Over the Threshold” dedicated to the centenary of the First Latgale Congress.
- The exhibition of Latgale ceramics “A miracle created by the transformation of clay and fire”.
Ludza Museum of Regional History
2Kuļņeva Street, Ludza
🕐 19.15-23.30
- Isnauda Culture House amateur theatre “Isnauda” performance “Kolhoza stōsti” (play by Rasma Zarina, director Eleonora Obrumāne).
- Opening of the exhibition “πtura-pītura” by the graduates of J.Soikāns Ludza Art School.
- Awarding of the participants of the competition “Toys that preserve time and memories”.
- Concert of the Rezekne group “MARYSANA band” in the Open-Air Department.
📍 Parka street 8, Malta, Rezekne region
🕐 13.00-19.30
- Exhibition “Ancient things from the field of post and communication”.
- Post pigeons will be launched from the Malta horse post station and will travel to Rezekne.
- The museum’s outdoor exhibition features horse-drawn carriages and their accessories. Jānis Prančs will take the children on a horse-drawn carriage ride, tell them how to harness a horse and what role each part of the carriage plays.
- Māris Rumaks will give a lecture on “Stories of Post and Horse Post” in authentic hussar costume.
aizkalne, Preili novads
🕐 20.00-24. 00
- Creative workshop for devils.
- Exhibition “Clay Devils Reunion” Animation film “Horned Clay”.
- “Devilish pranks” – games and other activities in the museum area.
- Visiting the museum’s exhibitions and displays.
📍 Skolas iela 11c, Galēni, Preili novads
🕐 19.00-24.00
- Visitors’ collective painting “On the Shelf”.
- From 19.00 Meeting with photographer Sarmīte Bogdanovičs within the photo exhibition “Elusive Time”.
- From 19.00 Priest talks “In the handwriting of a monk”.
- Every time and place has its treasure
3Mihaila Street, Daugavpils
🕐 08.00-24.00
- Rothko Museum Youth Club exhibition “Multimetamorphosis” in the cultural space “Garage” (Komandanta iela 2, inner courtyard).
- Exhibition of works by students of the Faustus Latėns Art School in Zarasai (Lithuania) “My Gentle Friend. Textile Revival” in the cultural space “Garāža” (Komandanta iela 2 inner courtyard).
- Textile printing workshop of the Rothko Museum Youth Club and textile workshop of second-hand materials of Ramunes Sladkevičiūtė Dainienė (Lithuania) in the cultural space “Garage” (Komandanta Street, ..
- Julia Verbicka-Vasileva’s photo studio Habitus (Mihaila iela 3).
Slutiškis Homestead and Slutiškis Old Believers’ Farm
📍 Slutiški, Naujene municipality, Augšdaugava region
🕐 15.00-24.00
- Exploring the stories of the objects in the “Slutiški Old Believers’ Farm” and “Upani Farm” with Ludmila Pimenova, a representative of the local Old Believers’ community and museum guide.
- The daily life at the Upani homestead is narrated by the housekeeper Feodosija, the carpenter Isay and the lamb Astite. Audio stories in Latvian, English and Russian.
- Open-air installation “Laundry Day in Upani”.
- Open-air exhibition “People. Fates. Stories”, dedicated to the Old Believers of the Upper Daugava region.
13Balvu Street , Vilaka, Balvu region
🕐 18.00-22.00
- Theatrical performance “Stories kept by silence”.
- Opening of the exhibition “Viļaka Catholic Church-135”.
- Enjoying the mysterious porridge.
- Visiting the museum exhibitions and creative activities.
Vilani Regional History Museum
culture Square 2, Vilani, Rezekne region
🕐 17.00-23.00
- Opening of the exhibition “Vilani Television: almost 20 years in the frame”. Meeting with former TV staff. Performance of the modern dance group “Mozaīka”.
- Visit of the exhibitions:
- “Viļāni region 9-12th centuries”, “Viļāni in the years of the first Latvian Free State”, “Education in the 20th century”. 50.-80s”, “The story of Lin’s seed”, “Latgale and its inhabitants in the 19th century in Polish research..
- “Virtual Tour – with the help of virtual reality glasses, you can take an exciting journey through the Museum’s exhibitions, discovering their stories in a new way, the opportunity to explore ten..
Vārkava Regional Research Museum – Cultural History and Tourism Centre
📍 Kovaļevsku iela 4, Vārkava, Preiļu novads
🕐 19.00-22.00
- Theatre performance.
- Evening of songs and dances.
- Museum night soup by the campfire.
- Elusive Time
Information compiled from the ICOM Latvia Museum Night 2026 programme. We recommend checking the museum’s website for up-to-date information before your visit.
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1.
Museum "Jews in Latvia"
Skolas ielā 6, Rīgā
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2.
Krustpils Castle
Rīgas iela 216b, Jēkabpils
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3.
Daugavpils Technical and Industrial Design Centre "Arsenal of Engineers"
Imperatora iela 8, Daugavpils
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4.
Vienkoči Park and Woodcraft Museum
Vienkoči, Līgatnes pag., Cēsu nov.
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5.
Varakļāni Manor Castle
Pils iela 29, Varakļāni, Madonas nov.
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6.
The poetry barn of Bronislava Martuževa
Dārziņi 1, Indrānu pag., Madonas nov.
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7.
Ogre Museum of History and Art - Freedom Road
Brīvības iela 2, Ogre
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8.
Druviena Old School - Museum
Mazvasaraudži, Druvienas pagasts, Gulbenes novads
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9.
Rundāle Water Mill Museum
“Rundāles ūdensdzirnavas”, Pilsrundāle, Rundāles pag.,Bauskas novads
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10.
Free State Treasure House
Krasta iela 35, Rēzekne
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11.
Ainaži Nautical School Museum
K. Valdemāra iela 47, Ainaži, Ainažu pagasts, Limbažu novads
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12.
Edvard Treimans-Zvārgulis' birthplace "Leukādijas"
Leukādijas, Priekuļi, Priekuļu pagasts, Cēsu novads
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13.
Liepāja 17th-19th centuries. interior museum "Mrs. Hoyer's Guest House"
Kungu iela 24, Liepāja
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14.
LNVM People's Front Museum Department
Vecpilsētas iela 13/15, Rīga
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15.
Rainis Museum "Tadenava"
Tadenava, Dunavas pagasts, Jēkabpils novads
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16.
Rainis and Aspazija Summer House
Jāņa Pliekšāna iela 5/7, Majori, Jūrmala
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17.
Rainis Museum "Jasmuiža"
Aizkalne, Preiļu novads
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18.
Museum of Anton Rupain
Rītupes iela 34, Bērzgales pagasts, Rēzeknes novads
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19.
Christmas Battle Museum
“Mangaļi”, Valgundes pag., Jelgavas novads
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20.
Baltinava District Museum
Tilžas 7, Baltinava, Balvu novads
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21.
Exploring history at the Corner House
Brīvības iela 61 (ieeja no Stabu/Brīvības stūra), Rīga
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22.
Turaida Museum Reserve
Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda
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23.
Museum "Rumbiņi"
"Rumbiņi", Katvaru pagasts, Limbažu novads
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24.
LKA Riga Cinema Museum
Miera iela 58a, Rīga
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25.
Ogre Museum of History and Art
Brīvības iela 36, Ogre
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26.
R. Blaumanis Memorial Museum Braki
Braki, Ērgļu pagasts, Madonas novads
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27.
Lapmezciems Museum
Liepu iela 4, Lapmežciems, Engures novads
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28.
Pāvilosta Museum of Local History
Dzintaru ielā 1, Pāvilosta, Dienvidkurzemes novads
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29.
Robert Monk Museum
Skolas iela 11c, Galēni, Preiļu novads
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30.
Apriki Museum
Apriķu skola, Lažas pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads
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31.
Jaunmokas Palace
Tumes pagasts, Tukuma novads
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32.
Mazsalaca Municipality Museum
Parka iela 31, Mazsalaca, Valmieras novads
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33.
"Hat World" - ethnomuseum
Vīlandes iela 7-12, Rīga (ieeja no pagalma)
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34.
Amtman Actors' Museum
„Zvanītāju Bukas”, Valles pagsts, Bauskas novads
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35.
Vārkava Regional Research Museum - cultural history and tourism centre
Kovaļevsku iela 4, Vārkava, Preiļu novads
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36.
Carnikava Regional History Centre
Jomas iela 7, Carnikava
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37.
Krāslava Regional Museum
Pils iela 8, Krāslava
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38.
Meru Manor and Smiltene Regional Museum
Mēri, Bilskas pagasts, Smiltenes novads
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39.
Aizkraukle Museum of History and Art
"Kalna Ziedi", Muzeja iela, Aizkraukle
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40.
Latgale Museum of Cultural History
Atbrīvošanas aleja 102, Rēzekne
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41.
Salacgrīva Museum. A seal in a trap
Sila 2, Salacgrīva, Limbažu novads
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42.
Madona Museum of Local History and Art
Skolas iela 12, Madona
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43.
Vilani Museum of Local History
Kultūras laukums 2, Viļāni, Rēzeknes novads
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44.
Vilaka Museum
Balvu iela 13, Viļaka, Balvu novads
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45.
Malta History Museum
Parka iela 8, Malta, Rēzeknes novads
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46.
Balvi Regional Museum
Brīvības iela 46, Balvi
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47.
Valka Museum of Local History
Rīgas iela 64, Valka
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48.
Latvian National Museum of Natural History
K. Barona iela 4, Rīga
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49.
St. Trinity Church Tower
Akadēmijas iela 1, Jelgava
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50.
Kubalu School - Museum
Kubalu skola, Sausteres ciems, Dundagas pagasts, Talsu novads
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51.
Gulbene Regional History and Art Museum
Pils iela 3, Gulbene
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52.
Daugavpils synagogue and museum "Jews in Daugavpils and Latgale"
Cietoksņa iela 38, Daugavpils
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53.
Tukums Weavers' Workshop
Tidaholmas iela 3, Tukums
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54.
Aspazija House
Z.Meierovica prosp.18/20, Dubulti, Jūrmala
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55.
Jūrmala City Museum
Tirgoņu iela 29, Majori, Jūrmala
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56.
Jūrmala Open Air Museum
Tīklu iela 1a, Jūrmala
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57.
Castle Tower
Brīvības laukums 19a, Tukums
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58.
Durbe Castle
M.Parka iela 7, Tukums
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59.
Tukums Art Museum
Harmonijas iela 7, Tukums
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60.
Fairytale Museum in Djukste
Lancenieku skola, Džūkstes pagasts, Tukuma novads
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61.
Slutiškis Homestead and Slutiškis Old Believers Homestead
Slutiški, Naujenes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads
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62.
Munchausen Museum
Duntes muiža, Liepupes pag, Limbažu novads
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63.
Ludza Museum of Local History
Kuļņeva iela 2, Ludza
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64.
Dobele Castle
Brīvības iela 2c, Dobele, Dobeles novads
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65.
Emīls Dārziņš and Jānis Sudrabkalns Memorial Museum "Jāņaskola"
"Jāņaskola", Vecpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads
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66.
A. Austriņš Memorial Museum
Kaikaši, Vecpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads
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67.
Kaudzis Brothers Memorial Museum "Kalna Kaibēni"
"Kalna Kaibēni", Vecpiebalgas novads
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68.
Kārlis Skalbe Memorial Museum "Saulrieti"
"Saulrieti", Vecpiebalgas pag., Cēsu novads
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69.
Rothko Museum
Mihaila iela 3, Daugavpils
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70.
Storm Museum in Jūrkalne
Tautas nams, Jūrkalne, Ventspils nov.
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71.
Eduards Veidenbaums Museum "Kalāči"
“Kalāči”, Liepas pagasts, Cēsu novads
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72.
Bauska Museum
Kalna iela 6, Bauska
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73.
Liepaja Museum
Kūrmājas prospekts 16/18, Liepāja
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74.
Austra Raksti The world of Latvian traditions in the farm of life and trades
Vecpilsētas iela 2, Jelgava
| ATTRACTION | ADRESS | PHONE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum "Jews in Latvia" | Skolas ielā 6, Rīgā | +371 29435005 | info@ebrejumuzejs.lv |
| Krustpils Castle | Rīgas iela 216b, Jēkabpils | +371 27008136 | info@jekabpilsmuzejs.lv |
| Daugavpils Technical and Industrial Design Centre "Arsenal of Engineers" | Imperatora iela 8, Daugavpils | +371 28033133 | inzenieruarsenals@daugavpils.lv |
| Vienkoči Park and Woodcraft Museum | Vienkoči, Līgatnes pag., Cēsu nov. | +371 29329065 | info@vienkoci.lv |
| Varakļāni Manor Castle | Pils iela 29, Varakļāni, Madonas nov. | +371 29359242 | varaklanumuzejs@madona.lv |
| The poetry barn of Bronislava Martuževa | Dārziņi 1, Indrānu pag., Madonas nov. | +371 29337282 | anna.egliena@gmail.com |
| Ogre Museum of History and Art - Freedom Road | Brīvības iela 2, Ogre | +371 20283699 | ogresmuzejs@ogresnovads.lv |
| Druviena Old School - Museum | Mazvasaraudži, Druvienas pagasts, Gulbenes novads | ||
| Rundāle Water Mill Museum | “Rundāles ūdensdzirnavas”, Pilsrundāle, Rundāles pag.,Bauskas novads | +371 20557777 | rundalesdzirnavas@gmail.com |
| Free State Treasure House | Krasta iela 35, Rēzekne | +371 25575555 | pasts@dargumunams.lv |
| Ainaži Nautical School Museum | K. Valdemāra iela 47, Ainaži, Ainažu pagasts, Limbažu novads | ||
| Edvard Treimans-Zvārgulis' birthplace "Leukādijas" | Leukādijas, Priekuļi, Priekuļu pagasts, Cēsu novads | +371 26370048 | treimanim@gmail.com |
| 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 |
| Rainis Museum "Tadenava" | Tadenava, Dunavas pagasts, Jēkabpils novads | +371 65 229 391 | tadenava@memorialiemuzeji.lv |
| Rainis and Aspazija Summer House | Jāņa Pliekšāna iela 5/7, Majori, Jūrmala | +371 67764295 | rainis.vasarnica@memorialiemuzeji.lv |
| Rainis Museum "Jasmuiža" | Aizkalne, Preiļu novads | +371 29427554 | jasmuiza@memorialiemuzeji.lv |
| Museum of Anton Rupain | Rītupes iela 34, Bērzgales pagasts, Rēzeknes novads | +371 29497151 | skaidrite.apeinane@rezeknesnovads.lv |
| Christmas Battle Museum | “Mangaļi”, Valgundes pag., Jelgavas novads | +371 67228147 | mangali@karamuzejs.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 |
| Turaida Museum Reserve | Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda | +371 67972376 | info@turaida-muzejs.lv |
| Museum "Rumbiņi" | "Rumbiņi", Katvaru pagasts, Limbažu novads | +371 26329315 | rumbini@limbazi.lv |
| LKA Riga Cinema Museum | Miera iela 58a, Rīga | +371 67358873 | kinomuzejs@kinomuzejs.lv |
| Ogre Museum of History and Art | Brīvības iela 36, Ogre | +371 65024345 | ogresmuzejs@ogresnovads.lv |
| R. Blaumanis Memorial Museum Braki | Braki, Ērgļu pagasts, Madonas novads | +371 26388629 | braki.muzejs@inbox.lv |
| Lapmezciems Museum | Liepu iela 4, Lapmežciems, Engures novads | +371 27000380 | lapmezciemamuzejs@gmail.com |
| Pāvilosta Museum of Local History | Dzintaru ielā 1, Pāvilosta, Dienvidkurzemes novads | +371 63498276 | irina.kurcanova@kultura.dkn.lv |
| Robert Monk Museum | Skolas iela 11c, Galēni, Preiļu novads | +371 25925621 | rmmg@preili.lv |
| Apriki Museum | Apriķu skola, Lažas pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads | ||
| Jaunmokas Palace | Tumes pagasts, Tukuma novads | +371 26187442 | info@jaunmokupils.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 |
| Amtman Actors' Museum | „Zvanītāju Bukas”, Valles pagsts, Bauskas novads | +371 26608478 | amtmanu.muzejs@vecumnieki.lv |
| Vārkava Regional Research Museum - cultural history and tourism centre | Kovaļevsku iela 4, Vārkava, Preiļu novads | +371 27059046 | muzejs@varkava.lv |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Madona Museum of Local History and Art | Skolas iela 12, Madona | +371 64823844 | muzejs@e-madona.lv |
| Vilani Museum of Local History | Kultūras laukums 2, Viļāni, Rēzeknes novads | +371 26476570 | muzejs-vilani@inbox.lv |
| Vilaka Museum | Balvu iela 13, Viļaka, Balvu novads | + 371 28386859 | vilakamuzejs@balvi.lv |
| Malta History Museum | Parka iela 8, Malta, Rēzeknes novads | +371 26189569 | maltasmuzejs@inbox.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 |
| Latvian National Museum of Natural History | K. Barona iela 4, Rīga | +371 67356051 | ekskursijas@lndm.gov.lv |
| St. Trinity Church Tower | Akadēmijas iela 1, Jelgava | +371 63005447 | tic@tornis.jelgava.lv |
| Kubalu School - Museum | Kubalu skola, Sausteres ciems, Dundagas pagasts, Talsu novads | +371 26332238 | kubalmuz@dundaga.lv |
| Gulbene Regional History and Art Museum | Pils iela 3, Gulbene | +371 64473098 | muzejs@gulbene.lv |
| Daugavpils synagogue and museum "Jews in Daugavpils and Latgale" | Cietoksņa iela 38, Daugavpils | +371 29548760 | rochko@inbox.lv |
| Tukums Weavers' Workshop | Tidaholmas iela 3, Tukums | + 371 25622267 | audejudarbnica@tukumamuzejs.lv |
| Aspazija House | Z.Meierovica prosp.18/20, Dubulti, Jūrmala | +371 67769445 | aspazijas.maja@jurmala.lv |
| Jūrmala City Museum | Tirgoņu iela 29, Majori, Jūrmala | +371 67761915 | muzejs@jurmala.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 |
| Tukums Art Museum | Harmonijas iela 7, Tukums | +37125494677 | makslasmuzejs@tukumamuzejs.lv |
| Fairytale Museum in Djukste | Lancenieku skola, Džūkstes pagasts, Tukuma novads | +371 26513314 | pasakumuzejs@tukumamuzejs.lv |
| Slutiškis Homestead and Slutiškis Old Believers Homestead | Slutiški, Naujenes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads | +371 26532508 | naujenesmuzejs@inbox.lv |
| Munchausen Museum | Duntes muiža, Liepupes pag, Limbažu novads | + 371 26576056 | minhauzens@minhauzens.lv |
| Ludza Museum of Local History | Kuļņeva iela 2, Ludza | +371 65723931 | muzejs@ludzasnovads.lv |
| Dobele Castle | Brīvības iela 2c, Dobele, Dobeles novads | +371 22027275 | dobelespils@dobele.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 |
| Rothko Museum | Mihaila iela 3, Daugavpils | +371 22471925 | zanna.jemeljanova@daugavpils.lv |
| Storm Museum in Jūrkalne | Tautas nams, Jūrkalne, Ventspils nov. | +371 29448883 | vetrumuzejs@ventspilsnd.lv |
| Eduards Veidenbaums Museum "Kalāči" | “Kalāči”, Liepas pagasts, Cēsu novads | +371 25601677 | kalacumuzejs@cesunovads.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 |
| Austra Raksti The world of Latvian traditions in the farm of life and trades | Vecpilsētas iela 2, Jelgava | +371 29116210 | info@austrasraksti.lv |