From 15 September the museum at Riga Castle is open only for school groups. More information: here.

The LNMH acquires ERDF funding

The LNMH acquires ERDF funding

The Latvian National Museum of History is using ERDF funding received last year to resume museum operations at Riga Castle, set up exhibitions, and create a children’s activity room.

With ERDF funding secured by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia, five significant cultural heritage sites located in the historic center of Riga, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, will be revived in the coming years, including Riga Castle, home to the Latvian National  Museum of History. With the attracted ERDF investments – EUR 36.7 million – it is planned to renovate and develop the aforementioned sites, promoting their accessibility and expanding their innovative use in improving the quality of life of the community and strengthening the local community.

The Latvian National  Museum of History has invested the allocated funding – EUR 1,085,172 – in the most urgent projects: a classroom for children and schoolchildren, “Izziņas bēniņi” (education room “Explorer’s Attic”), which has been created on the 5th floor of Riga Castle, with one part dedicated to an exhibition on Latvian history for children and the other part – to a brief history of Riga Castle; an audio guide app in six languages has been developed to help visitors explore this unique medieval monument. The third project to receive ERDF funding is the latest exhibition on Latvian history, “Straumējot laiku” (Streaming Time), which is scheduled to open to visitors  in the spring of 2026.

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Events in the museum in October

29.09.2025

Events in the museum in October

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From 20 October to 2 November Dauderi Museum will be closed

26.09.2025

From 20 October to 2 November Dauderi Museum will be closed

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Virtual tour of the Latvian National Museum of History premises in Riga Castle has been created

22.09.2025

Virtual tour of the Latvian National Museum of History premises in Riga Castle has been created

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The LNMH at Riga Castle partially closed to visitors during exhibition construction

15.09.2025

The LNMH at Riga Castle partially closed to visitors during exhibition construction

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On 29 August the museum at Riga Castle closes at 17:00

29.08.2025

On 29 August the museum at Riga Castle closes at 17:00

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Events in the museum in September

26.08.2025

Events in the museum in September

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