The Corner House
About This Museum
The Corner House on Brīvības iela is a building whose elegant, pale yellow facade conceals a brutal past. For decades, this was the feared headquarters of the KGB in Soviet-occupied Latvia, a place locals would cross the street to avoid. Today, stepping inside feels like entering a time capsule of state-sponsored fear; the air is cool and heavy, and the long, green corridors seem to swallow sound. It’s not an easy visit, but it’s an essential one for understanding the resilience of the Latvian spirit.
Collection Highlights
You can stand in the actual, stark interrogation rooms and see the solitary confinement cells in the basement, their walls etched with faint markings. One of the most powerful exhibits details the massive deportations of Latvians to Siberia, using personal photographs and letters that make the staggering statistics painfully human.
Visitor Information
It's wise to check their website for opening times as they can be limited. Be prepared for a sobering experience—this isn't a light afternoon out, but a profound historical immersion.
Architecture & Building
A deceptively handsome early 20th-century apartment building, its dignified exterior belying the grim bureaucratic machinery that operated within.
Contact & Location
Address: Stūra māja, 61, Brīvības iela, Centra rajons, Centrs, Centra apkaime, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvija
Phone: +371 66 154 276
Website: Visit Website
