The museum provide information about Latvia and its people under two occupying totalitarian regimes from 1940 to 1991. An objective account of systematic attempts to destroy Latvia and its people by both Soviet and Nazi regimes. The unique artefacts and thematic exhibits on display provide an emotional testimony to the victims of totalitarianism and to [...]

Visitors can view the evolution of Latvian people down to the Stone Age. The exhibits display a variety of themes including Bronze Age artefacts, ancient currency, folk costumes and traditional farming tools. Of particular interest are the black and white still photos of farmers demonstrating their specialised tasks. Rich collection of Latvian national costumes. Situated [...]

RIGA is the Baltic metropolis, a major port and industrial centre of nearly a million people. The city was founded by Albert von Buxhoeveden, a German canon who arrived in 1201 with twenty shiploads of crusaders to convert the Latvian tribes to Christianity. Before then, a Liv village of merchants and sailors existed where Old [...]