Latvian War Museum
Latvian War Museum
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,129 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I noted the Tower and decided to check it out closely. Learned that it is the Latvian War Museum.
There are several floors of exhibits, broken down by certain time periods. On display are swords, guns, military unforms, small cannons, pictures, other war weapons, etc. Explanations of the exhibits are in Latvian language only so it was difficult to understand their explanations.
Visit it if you’re interested in wars and history. FREE entrance here!
There are several floors of exhibits, broken down by certain time periods. On display are swords, guns, military unforms, small cannons, pictures, other war weapons, etc. Explanations of the exhibits are in Latvian language only so it was difficult to understand their explanations.
Visit it if you’re interested in wars and history. FREE entrance here!
Written 24 May 2023
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Avux99
Cheshire, UK529 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Free museum in the Powder Tower that is well worth some of your time if in the Old Town. Major coverage of WW1 & the subsequent Latvian War of Independence. Not as in depth on WW2, though to be fair, the Latvians have acknowledged the population was somewhat split between backing the incoming Nazis (& even joining them in persecuting Jews) or fighting with the Soviets. Also an interesting current exhibition on the war in Ukraine, with captured Russian artifacts on display which were gathered by a team of photographers. Bags need to be put in a self service locker & you retain the key.
Written 4 May 2023
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,595 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
I thought the museum was average for someone who doesn't speak Latvian- but as it is free and very central it is worth having a bit of a look around.
The strangest thing is the staff following you from gallery to gallery. There were so few visitors that it was often someone just following me and my wife around- a different person on each floor. There was one comical bit where my wife wanted to go back and see something and I waited- and the staff member clearly was momentarily confused who they should follow! At the time, I presumed that the following around was due to the current war and associated security concerns- so though a bit annoying I understood it. However, after reading reviews here I've found this is something that has been happening for many years. In which case it is utterly bizarre and gives a bad impression of a normally friendly and hospitable city.
The strangest thing is the staff following you from gallery to gallery. There were so few visitors that it was often someone just following me and my wife around- a different person on each floor. There was one comical bit where my wife wanted to go back and see something and I waited- and the staff member clearly was momentarily confused who they should follow! At the time, I presumed that the following around was due to the current war and associated security concerns- so though a bit annoying I understood it. However, after reading reviews here I've found this is something that has been happening for many years. In which case it is utterly bizarre and gives a bad impression of a normally friendly and hospitable city.
Written 13 April 2023
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Steviefull
Kidderminster, UK1,597 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
One of the most recognisable buildings in Riga houses the war museum, a series of displays and exhibits with the most recent being a vehicle donated by Latvia to Ukraine and subsequently destroyed. The rest of the museum shows glimpses into the military history of the country.
Well worth a visit and entry is free, some of the exhibits don't have English language but it wasn't a great problem and guidebooks were available.
Well worth a visit and entry is free, some of the exhibits don't have English language but it wasn't a great problem and guidebooks were available.
Written 3 April 2023
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KerenCav
Ash Shibhanah, United Arab Emirates77 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
This was a very large museum with so much information about Latvia and it’s struggles with conflict and war
Myself and my sister found it very informative, well laid out, some information was in English but not all but didn’t detract from visit.
Myself and my sister found it very informative, well laid out, some information was in English but not all but didn’t detract from visit.
Written 21 January 2023
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AMEX x
United Kingdom69 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Spent a good few hours here. Excellent variety of exhibits, showing the military history of Latvia. Brilliant that the entire museum is completely free of charge too. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Written 8 December 2022
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carpetman3writingirl
Reading, UK20 contributions
Aug 2022
The WWI & WWII wings of the museum were in English as well as Latvian, and the rest of the museum was in Latvian only, with English guidebooks you can pick up when you enter those wings.
Lots of interesting displays: artifacts, diaoramas, photos, art, documents, charts, maps, etc. Surprisingly large museum.
It's free and very interesting, but perhaps not an absolute 'must-see' unless you're a big museum person or are really interested in military history.
Lots of interesting displays: artifacts, diaoramas, photos, art, documents, charts, maps, etc. Surprisingly large museum.
It's free and very interesting, but perhaps not an absolute 'must-see' unless you're a big museum person or are really interested in military history.
Written 20 August 2022
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Maria
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Aug 2022 • Couples
Free entrance. There was a lot to see. English signs were not always available. There was a deactivated machine gun you could fiddle with.
Written 11 August 2022
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AJBharrogate_UK
harrogate, UK24 contributions
Mar 2022
Bit odd that you have to leave your coat downstairs, some sections had very good translations other areas you had to look at some bits of card on a chain, but we enjoyed it very much so
Written 30 March 2022
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MichaelJT19
Melbourne, Australia418 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
Not bad, interesting that we have to leave coats on the basement level vs carrying them, found that a bit odd. Overall very informative and lots of floors to explore
Written 27 February 2022
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Latvian War Museum, Riga
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