Logo with the text "Riga info.com" where "Riga" and "info" are in black, and ".com" is in light blue.
Large white letters spelling "RIGA" with a blue and white heart above the "I," set near a river with a cityscape, trees, and cloudy sky in the background—an inviting spot to visit Riga and capture memorable photos.

Things to do in Riga

The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Latvia at the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum. Explore traditional architecture, crafts, and vibrant folk traditions.

House of the Black Heads

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of the House of the Black Heads, a must-visit landmark in Riga, Latvia. Explore its fascinating past today

A large, ornate white building known as the "Corner House" (KGB building) with domed roofs and arched windows stands on a street corner. The ground floor has glass storefronts, while upper floors feature balconies and decorative architecture.
The Corner house

The Corner house was a site of political persecution during the Soviet occupation of Latvia from 1940 to 1941 and again from 1945 to 1991.

A spacious, modern interior at the Riga Motor Museum features a high glass ceiling and vintage cars displayed on two levels, with a yellow car showcased prominently at the center.
Riga Motor Museum

Riga Motor Museum is the largest and most modern museum of old vehicles in Latvia and the Baltic States Museum.

Aerial view of historic brick buildings with metal roofs at the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum. A cobblestone courtyard and white fence are visible, with a river and road in the background. Trees and shadows appear in the foreground.
Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum

Riga Ghetto Museum is memorial for 70,000 Latvian Jews who became holocaust victims. Located close to the border of the former Jewish Ghetto, opened in 2010.

A vintage kitchen at the Riga Art Nouveau Centre features a tiled stove, hanging utensils, pots and pans, a samovar, and a table with vegetables and lemons. White and blue decor fills the room, bathed in natural light.
Riga Art Nouveau Centre

The museum Riga Art Nouveau Centre is the only museum in the Baltic States dedicated to the Art Nouveau heritage.

Four vintage trains stand side by side on railway tracks outdoors at the Latvian Railway History Museum, including a blue and yellow train, a black train, a green train, and a green passenger car, with street lamps and signals visible.
Latvian Railway History Museum

The Latvian Railway History Museum has accumulated a vast scientific archive and library where you can find answers to various questions about railway history.

Four vintage mannequins display elegant, late 19th- and early 20th-century women's dresses in pastel tones, with lace and intricate details—an exquisite scene at the Fashion museum in Riga, set against black-and-white photos of women in historic attire.
Fashion museum in Riga

With interactive, hands-on exhibits for children and adults, the Museum showcases clothing styles over the centuries.

A large, ornate brick building—the Art Museum Riga Bourse—with arched windows and a green spire stands on a busy square where people stroll and sit at outdoor café tables under white umbrellas. A yellow lift is parked next to the building.
Art Museum Riga Bourse

The Art Museum Riga Bourse is an architectural monument of national importance. It was built between 1852 and 1855 in the style of a Venetian Renaissance palazzo.

The facade of the Latvian National Museum Of Art, featuring grand columns, arched windows, and sculptures above the entrance, is viewed from the bottom of the front steps on a clear day.
Latvian National Museum of Art

The Latvian National Museum of Art is home to the richest collection of national art in Latvia, with more than 52,000 professional art works.