• Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum - In 1924, the Latvian Council of Monuments signed an order to create the open-air museum in Riga. The plan was to relocate a homestead from all four regions of Latvia \- Courland, Zemgale, Vidzeme and Latgale \- to the museum. Each of the buildings would represent the different crafts of each area. The new museum acquired land from a state land fund in the sandy dunes near Jugla Lake, just outside the city.

In 1939, there were already 40 buildings erected in the museum. Every region had its homestead and several other buildings of architectural or cultural value represented here. In the 1930s the museum became a very popular place and the community actively participated in the development of the museum.

During World War II, the museum remained mostly undamaged, but most of its pre-war personnel were unavailable after having been repressed or forced into exile. Many documents were also lost during this period. After the war, the new Soviet power didn’t understand the nature of the museum and even declared it ideologically incorrect. Only in the late 1960s did the museum see a renaissance, when a new generation of museum specialists started to work in the museum.

When Latvia regained its independence in 1991, the museum started actively collecting and documenting Latvian heritage from the 1920s and 1930s, a period during which Latvian agrarian reforms reshaped the Latvian countryside. Today, the museum organizes many cultural events, such as folk concerts and traditional and craft festivals. The museum promotes traditional Latvian culture and lifestyle with these cultural events.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water provided
• English-speaking driver
• Air-conditioned minivan for transport
• Exclusive private trip

• Gratuities
• Museum entrances
• Food and drinks

Embark on a private journey to explore two remarkable museums: the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum and the Riga Motor Museum. Begin your adventure at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, renowned as one of Europe’s oldest and largest open-air museums. Continue to the newly renovated Riga Motor Museum, home to the most extensive and varied collection of vintage motor vehicles in the Baltics.

Please be aware that this day trip does not include a licensed guide service. Our English-speaking driver will provide basic information, answer your questions, guide you to the ticket offices, and recommend the best local restaurants for lunch. If a licensed guide is desired, arrangements can be made at an additional cost at the sites we will be visiting. Please inform us in advance if this service is required so we can secure it for you.

Remember to verify the operating days of the sites you wish to visit, as some may not be open every day during the winter months. Our drivers will suggest alternative sites to ensure a full day of exploration if any locations are closed.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please bring your walking shoes
• Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver
• Please inform us if you wish to have different pickup time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.