Riga Film Museum, museum in Riga, Latvia
The Riga Film Museum is an exhibition venue in the Latvian capital dedicated to cinema history. The space features three main areas: a small cinema room, a film archive, and galleries displaying photographs, documents, and historical film equipment from Latvia.
The museum was founded in 1988 and has housed a collection of roughly 32,000 items since its opening. These holdings document the evolution of Latvia's own film production and international cinema trends across multiple generations.
The museum honors Ivars Seleckis and his family as key figures in Latvian cinema history. Their work across multiple decades continues to shape how visitors understand local film culture.
The museum sits in a central location in Riga and is easily reached by several tram lines. Visitors should note that exhibitions may be closed on certain days, so checking the opening hours beforehand is worthwhile.
The museum holds an extensive collection of amateur films from the Soviet-Latvian period. These recordings provide a rare look at local film production and everyday culture from the 20th century.
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