Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
About This Museum
Stepping into the Museum of Riga and Navigation feels like cracking open a time capsule buried deep in the city's heart. Housed within a stunning complex that was once part of the Riga Cathedral, its halls are a treasure trove that stretches from ancient amber trader artifacts to the elegant, intricate keys that locked the city's medieval gates. I was completely captivated by the room dedicated to old Riga's guilds, their ornate silver drinking horns and ceremonial weapons speaking volumes about the power and prestige that shaped this Hanseatic port. The atmosphere is wonderfully dense with history, a quiet, slightly dusty air that seems to encourage you to linger over every map and photograph.
Collection Highlights
The collection of historic keys is surprisingly fascinating, but don't miss the grand guild silver or the extensive display of navigational instruments that guided ships into this bustling port.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away in the serene Cathedral precinct, a perfect escape from the bustle of Old Town. Give yourself a good couple of hours to do it justice.
Architecture & Building
The museum is set inside the majestic Riga Dome Cathedral complex, so you're walking through beautifully vaulted, centuries-old cloisters and halls that are exhibits in their own right.
Contact & Location
Address: Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs, 4, Palasta iela, Vecrīga, Latgales apkaime, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvija
Phone: +371 67 356 676
Website: Visit Website
