Experts' Choice Award Latvian National Museum Of Art
What the experts agree on
A grand 1905 baroque-classical building in the Esplanāde, with marble staircases leading to halls of 19th-20th century Latvian paintings—an unmissable, comprehensive collection.
“This museum traces the history of Latvia and its people from the Stone Age to the present day.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "The National Art Museum has a gorgeous interior, with imposing marble staircases linking several large halls of 19th- and 20th-century Latvian paintings." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"An unmissable atraction, this museum has nearly a million objects, tracing the nation's history from its origins to the Soviet era." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Although it deals primarily with the great Latvian painters of the late 19C to the mid-20C...one section presents a fine collection of Russian paintings." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Latvia's main gallery, sitting within the Esplanāde's leafy grounds, is an impressive building that was purpose-built in a baroque-classical style in 1905. " Full review
National Geographic "My city’s best museum is the Latvian National Museum of Art because of its fantastic collection of Latvian artists. (I also met my wife there.)"
