Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia in Riga documents the decades from 1940 to 1991 through photographs, documents, and personal items from the periods of foreign control. The collection presents multiple viewpoints of this era using video and film materials to give visitors a thorough understanding.

The building opened in 1971 as a museum dedicated to the Red Latvian Riflemen but was transformed into its current form in 1993. This shift allowed the institution to fully document and publicly present the occupation period's complex history.

The museum shows how Latvians kept their identity alive during the occupation through everyday practices and family traditions. Visitors encounter personal objects that reveal how people coped with these difficult decades.

The museum offers guided tours in multiple languages and presents its content in ways that engage visitors of all ages. The layout allows you to move at your own pace and understand the material without needing background knowledge.

The collection includes art pieces made during captivity, such as a silent violin and garments sewn from flour sacks by deportees in detention. These objects reveal how people maintained their creativity and humanity despite extreme circumstances.

Location: Riga

Inception: 1993

Address: Latviešu strēlnieku laukums 1

Email: omf@latnet.lv

Website: http://okupacijasmuzejs.lv

GPS coordinates: 56.94694,24.10653

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04