Latvian War Museum, Riga

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At Latvian War Museum learn about the political and military history of the country. Told through photographs and awards, the story of Latvia also unfolds through displays of weapons and objects that once belonged to the military. In addition to outlining the country's experience through two world wars, the museum provides exhibits from medieval times to the modern day. View uniforms and helmets used in battle or size up grenades of different powers and dimensions. Dioramas depict historic moments and give insight into the war experience. Tour the museum on your own or request a self-guided tour via your phone or the website. See Latvian War Museum and all Riga has to offer by arranging your trip with our Riga trip planner.

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By carpetman3writingirl

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...

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... more »
By Road39509941254

Free entrance. There was a lot to see. English signs were not always available. There was a deactivated machine gun you could fiddle with.

Free entrance. There was a lot to see. English signs were not always available. There was a deactivated machine gun you could fiddle with. more »

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By Robert Beckman

Well worth visiting! Especially the parts about the First World War and the subsequently Latvian War of Independence are very interesting and impressive. These parts of history are too little known in the western part of Europe. My admiration of the Baltic people in general and the Latvian in particular has grown much after visiting this fine museum in Riga.

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By Макса Србин

Very good exhibition, just enough for one time visit. I would say that main focus is on WW1, other periods are not that plentiful, but yet decent. When you count in that the entry is free, definitely worth visiting.

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