Free admission to all permanent exhibitions on May 23

13.05.2026.
Publicity photo
Publicity photo
The Baltic Sea waterfowl in the exhibition "Life in the Seas"
The Baltic Sea waterfowl in the exhibition "Life in the Seas"
Photo: LNMNH
Showcases with vertebrate skeletons in the exhibition "Skeletarium"
Showcases with vertebrate skeletons in the exhibition "Skeletarium"
Photo: LNMNH
Luminiscence in the exhibition "Mineralogy"
Luminiscence in the exhibition "Mineralogy"
Photo: LNMNH
Lynx in the exhibition "Mammals of Latvia"
Lynx in the exhibition "Mammals of Latvia"
Photo: LNMNH
Showcased fossils in the exhibition "Evolution of the Earth and the Biosphere"
Showcased fossils in the exhibition "Evolution of the Earth and the Biosphere"
Photo: LNMNH
A view in the exhibition "Geology of Latvia"
A view in the exhibition "Geology of Latvia"
Photo: LNMNH
A visitor looking at the showcase displaying records of insects in the exhibiton "The World of Insects"
A visitor looking at the showcase displaying records of insects in the exhibiton "The World of Insects"
Photo: LNMNH
Herbaria in the exhibition "Plants and Fungi of Latvia"
Herbaria in the exhibition "Plants and Fungi of Latvia"
Photo: LNMNH

In celebration of the International Museum Day, everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to all permanent exhibitions at the Latvian National Museum of Natural History on Saturday, May 23! 

The Latvian National Museum of Natural History offers more than ten permanent exhibitions, providing diverse opportunities to explore the natural history of Latvia and the wider world. The exhibition halls feature specimens from the museum’s collection, which is part of the National Collection of Museums and therefore is a national treasure. Various interactive and digital tools, including mobile app “Dabas muzejs” with an audio guide, are available to learn more about subjects of particular interest.

We kindly invite children, young people, and adults alike to visit the Latvian National Museum of Natural History and to spend time among colorful minerals and other treasures from the depths of the Earth, millions of years old fossils, animals of land and sea, and the plants, fungi, and lichens of Latvia.

On Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 to 16:00, admission to all permanent exhibitions, including the newest exhibition “Skeletarium”, is free of charge!

The entrance to the exhibition “Cacti 2026”  is in accordance to the exhibition admission fee. 


Opening hours on May 23 and May 24:
23.05. 10:00–16:00
24.05. closed (Pentecost)

We wish you a pleasant visit to the Latvian National Museum of Natural History!


Please note, during the Museum Night on May 23, the Latvian National Museum of National History will be closed.