Paula Stradiņa Medicīnas vēstures muzejs
About This Museum
You have to see this place—it's not your typical dry history museum. Tucked away in Riga, the Paula Stradiņš Medicine History Museum is a wonderfully quirky dive into everything from human anatomy to the bizarre medical challenges of space travel. It feels like a cabinet of curiosities where science and history collide in the most fascinating ways. I spent ages just staring at the intricate anatomical models and the vintage medical tools that look more like instruments of torture.
Collection Highlights
The anatomy section is a real standout, filled with detailed wax models and preserved specimens. Then you turn a corner and find displays on medicine in the animal kingdom, followed by a whole exhibit dedicated to keeping cosmonauts healthy in zero gravity—it’s brilliantly unexpected.
Visitor Information
It's super easy to find on Ukrainas Neatkarības iela, and it’s the perfect spot for a curious mind, whether you're a medical professional or just someone who loves oddities. Give yourself a good couple of hours; there's a lot to take in.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a stately, classic building that feels appropriately grand for its subject matter, with high ceilings and old-world charm that adds to the atmosphere.
Contact & Location
Address: Pauls Stradiņa Medicīnas vēstures muzejs, 1, Ukrainas neatkarības iela, Centra rajons, Centrs, Centra apkaime, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvija
Phone: +371 26 644 548
Website: Visit Website
