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Museum Storage Facility and Forest of Sculptures

Museum Storage Facility and Forest of Sculptures
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The Museum Storage Facility and Forest of Sculptures in Riga is a unique cultural complex safeguarding over two million items from Latvia’s national collections, including art, literature, music, film, and historical artefacts. Purpose‑built to the highest preservation standards, it also opens select treasures to the public. Its highlight is the “Forest of Sculptures” — an atmospheric display of Antique and Renaissance plaster casts, featuring copies of masterpieces such as Myron’s Discobolus, Praxiteles’ Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, and Michelangelo’s Moses. Outdoors, the “Mythopoetic Figures” exhibition presents monumental granite works by prominent 20th‑century Latvian sculptors1. The setting blends modern architecture with a tranquil environment, offering visitors both a behind‑the‑scenes glimpse of museum work and an inspiring encounter with timeless art. Located on Pulka iela, it is a short journey from Riga’s centre yet feels worlds away, making it a rewarding destination for art lovers and the culturally curious.

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The Museum Storage Facility and Forest of Sculptures is located at 8 Pulka iela in Riga. This unique cultural site serves as both a storage space for the Latvian National Museum of Art’s extensive collections and a striking open-air sculpture park known as the Forest of Sculptures. The exhibition features plaster casts of masterpieces from the Antique and Renaissance periods, presented in a thoughtfully designed outdoor setting that merges art, nature, and history. The location is set slightly outside central Riga but remains accessible, offering visitors a tranquil environment where they can experience a blend of classical art and natural beauty. Nearby, the area includes parks and green spaces, providing a peaceful retreat from the urban bustle. This site enriches Riga’s cultural landscape by combining museum conservation with an innovative outdoor exhibition, appealing to art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

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