Guided Museum Tour

A guided tour of the Riga Ghetto and Latvia Holocaust Museum offers an insight into Jewish life in Latvia before World War II, the establishment and daily life of the Riga Ghetto, the history of the Holocaust in Latvia, deportations and the personal stories of those affected.

Most of the museum exhibition is located outdoors or in unheated rooms. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit and dress accordingly.

• Languages: Latvian, English and Russian (other languages available upon request).

• Duration: 60–120 minutes.

• Adult admission: €5.

• Private tour (1–5 people): €40.

• Group tour (6–25 people): €55.

• Booking: Advance reservation is recommended.

Educational Programme for School Students

During the lesson, students explore the Riga Ghetto and Latvia Holocaust Museum exhibition with a guide, listen to an audio guide and complete age-appropriate educational activities.

Students learn about Jewish life in Latvia before World War II, the history of the Riga Ghetto and the Holocaust in Latvia. They examine historical evidence and discover personal stories of those who experienced these events.

The guide provides additional explanations, answers questions and helps students understand the historical context. The programme develops historical awareness, critical thinking and the ability to understand the past through individual human experiences.

Programmes are designed for students in Grades 5–9 and 10–12.

The educational programme is available within the framework of “Latvijas skolas soma”.

• Language: Latvian.

• Duration: 90–120 minutes.

• Student admission: €3.

• Guided tour / educational session: €70.

• Booking: Advance reservation is mandatory.