For families

There are 13 permanent exhibitions open to public, many of which hold various tangible materials, interactive games and audiovisual information. 

Most of information is provided in Latvian, however in most exhibition halls there is a printed guide in English. Guide holder is located at the entrance in the exhibition. 

The mobile app “Dabas muzejs” (available also in English) is an interactive tool that will enhance your museum visit experience. You will discover more about specific subjects or showcased specimens in museum’s exhibitions. By reading short descriptions, listening to audio guides, viewing 360⁰ images, photos, videos, and occasionally testing yourself in a game or two, you will learn more about natural history of Latvia and the world.

Guided tours are also available. Click here to read more.


Family Saturday 

Last Saturday of every month* is "Family Saturday". It is an event about specific subject for families with children aged 5–12. The event takes place in various exhibitions, and educational tasks are usually combined with creative activities. The subjects include fungi, bird migration, dinosaurs, ancient humans, volcanoes, insects, and many more. In every "Family Saturday" a task book (in Latvian or Russian) is provided.

*September–April

The event is in Latvian, however, everyone is welcome to attend. 

The last Saturday of the month 10.00–15.00.

Admission – museum entrance ticket + event ticket 3,00 € for family (only if task book in Latvian is obtained).