War Museum

Museum Riga, Riga, Latvia

What to expect

The Latvian War Museum is a military history museum located in the Powder Tower in Riga, Latvia. The museum was established in 1916 and has a collection of over 25,400 items, including objects related to the military and political history of Latvia in the 20th century. The museum's exhibitions cover various periods of Latvian history, including the art of warfare, Latvian soldiers, World War I and II, and the Soviet occupation. The museum is located in a historic building, the Powder Tower, which has been rebuilt several times and has served as a prison, torture chamber, and storage for weapons

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5 days in Riga with family

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the War Museum, learning about the history of conflict in Latvia

Highlights: We enjoyed the immersive exhibits, but it was a bit long for the kids and some of the topics were difficult to explain ✨