16. November Temporary exhibitionAnts of Latvia50 species of ants have been recorded in Latvia. The largest is the Hercules Ant Camponotus herculeanus (6–18 mm) and the smallest is...Read more about Ants of Latvia
16. November Temporary exhibitionDiversityThere are more than 14 000 known species of ants worldwide. It is estimated that our planet is inhabited by at least 20 x 10 15 or 20...Read more about Diversity
16. November Temporary exhibitionInteresting facts 1The weight of an ant’s brain can reach up to 14 % of its total body weight. This is the largest known brain-to-body mass ratio in...Read more about Interesting facts 1
16. November Temporary exhibitionMorphology of ants Mandibles The mandibles are their main tool . Ants use them to obtain and grind up food, dig the ground, carry objects and defend...Read more about Morphology of ants
16. November Temporary exhibitionAmber inclusionsAmber inclusions are unique evidence of the past of ants and other insects; they provide science with information on organisms that...Read more about Amber inclusions
16. November Temporary exhibitionThe origin and systematics of antsThe origin of ants The conclusions of recent studies have demonstrated that ants are closely related to bees and share a common...Read more about The origin and systematics of ants
6. November Temporary exhibitionAnnotationExhibition "ANTS" The ant – a small, busy insect, and a symbol of the virtue of work that we learn to recognise in early childhood...Read more about Annotation
25. October InformationPhoto - LNMNHThe mobile app “Dabas muzejs”We are happy to announce the launch of the mobile app of the Latvian National Museum of Natural History “Dabas muzejs”. The app is an...Read more about The mobile app “Dabas muzejs”
18. October Temporary exhibitionPhoto - LNMNHExhibition "Pumpkins and peppers 2023"The Latvian National Museum of Natural History will host the annual pumpkin exhibition from 25th to 29th October. Along with pumpkins...Read more about Exhibition "Pumpkins and peppers 2023"
21. September Temporary exhibitionSensUs publicity photoExhibition "SensUs. Augmented Nature-Cultures"The Latvian National Museum of Natural History four days from September 21 to 24 will host augmented reality exhibition "SensUs...Read more about Exhibition "SensUs. Augmented Nature-Cultures"
11. September Temporary exhibitionPhoto - LNMNHExhibition "Mushrooms 2023"The annual exhibition "Mushrooms 2023" is organized by the Latvian National Museum of Natural History mycologists, and will showcase...Read more about Exhibition "Mushrooms 2023"
30. August Temporary exhibitionPhoto - E. Puzāne Exhibition "Dahlias 2023"The exhibition hall will be filled with hundreds of various locally grown dahlias. These flowers have remarkable colour and blossom...Read more about Exhibition "Dahlias 2023"