The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Okupācijas muzejs) is a museum and historic educational institution located in Riga, Latvia. It was established in 1993 to exhibit artifacts, archive documents, and educate the public about the 51-year period in the 20th century when Latvia was successively occupied by the USSR in 1940–1941, then by Nazi Germany in 1941–1944, and then again by the USSR in 1944–1991. Official programs for visits to Latvia of top level representatives of other countries normally include a visit to the Museum of the Occupation.
The institution also operates an exhibition in the Corner House - the former KGB headquarters in Riga.
Monday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Friday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Es Schneit | Dec 4, 2017
Very boring exhibition in my opinion. The museum is supported by donations mainly. They insist you first pay and then look. But they'd better pay you to visit it. Unfriendly personnel.
Ryan Agar | Feb 2, 2018
The exhibition has temporarily moved to just behind the Freedom Monument so don't head to the location on Google maps. It's a small exhibit but it does detail very well the struggles of Latvia during Nazi and USSR occupation and finally the move towards liberation in the early 90s. It's also free so there's really no excuse not to go.
Danielle Capon | Sep 27, 2017
I highly recommend taking the guided tour, the guide was an incredible story teller, genuine & heartfelt. He knew how to add levity & humor where appropriate as well as sharing personal insight & familial experiences to bring reliability to a heavy topic that still weighs prominently on the national consciousness
José Domene | Apr 16, 2018
Rellocated for renovation. Full story of USSR, Nazis and Independence of Latvia.
Zoey Mini | May 8, 2018
Interesting perspective on the local history, well documented.
krishna ramesh | Jun 22, 2017
Great insight into history and incredibly well designed museum. Brilliant exhibits and use of storytelling and technology to guide you through history. Never gets boring!
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