Art in Riga

Riga breathes creativity. Explore museums filled with classic and contemporary works, catch indie films in intimate cinemas, and discover street art and galleries at every turn. The city’s vibrant culture is a playground for art and movie lovers.

We’ll point you to the best experiences beyond the guidebooks.

Museums

Latvian National Museum of Art

Largest art museum in Riga, entrance fee is 6 EUR (3 EUR for students with ISIC card).

Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours in the museum, do not forget to visit the basement.

Art center Zuzeum

Zuzeum is a museum of modern art, entrance fee is 6 euros.

There is also a cafe and a souvenir shop with some nice items you will not find in any other shop. During summer you can go on their roof terrace to have a coffee.

Mākslas muzejs RĪGAS BIRŽA

Largest art museum in the Old Town, entrance fee is 6 euros.

Digital Art House Exhibitions & Night Club

Digital Art House hosts various exhibitions and events, check their schedule for prices.

Museum Lv, mākslas galerija

Free entrance contemporary art museum. Experience depends on the exhibition at the time of your visit - they change every few months.

PUTTI

Art gallery PUTTI - free entrance, hosts different exhibitions.

Riga Art Space, Riga City Exhibition Hall

Free entrance gallery, hosts various exhibitions.

Kim? Contemporary Art Centre - Permanent venue

Contemporary art gallery - free entrance. Another gallery in which the experience depends on the exhibition taking place. If it ends up disappointing, you can at least visit the graffiti wall dedicated to Ukraine nearby (Vesetas street).

Movies

Kino Bize

Kino Bize screens local and international indie movies. Ticket price is 6 euros.

Splendid Palace

Splendid Palace is a movie theater specializing in art movies, indie movies and award winning movies. The interior is spectacular and will guarantee you a classy film watching experience. Ticket price is around 7 EUR, cheaper than regular movie theaters.

If you do not want to see a movie, you can enter the building to admire the interior and take some photos for free.