Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, Maritime museum in Old Town, Latvia
The Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation presents extensive collections of maps, engravings, silverware, porcelain, ship models, and navigational instruments across 16 exhibition halls.
Established in 1773 from a private collection by Doctor Nikolaus von Himsel, this institution holds the designation of the oldest public museum in Latvia and among the earliest in Europe.
The Column Hall, constructed in 1778, exhibits artifacts from the Hanseatic League period, including weights, measures, and a collection of ancient Latvian ornaments and tools.
The museum operates daily from May through September between 10:00 and 17:00, while from October through April it welcomes visitors Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00.
The museum houses the world's smallest photo camera MINOX and displays the ceremonial sword of the Riga executioner among its collection of half a million items.
Location: Riga
Inception: 1964
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Palasta iela 4, Rīga, LV-1050 LV-1050
Opening Hours: May-September: 10:00-17:00; October-April: Wednesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00
Phone: +37167356676
Website: https://rigamuz.lv
GPS coordinates: 56.94851,24.10368
Latest update: October 23, 2025 11:42
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