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Riga Motor Museum

Riga Motor Museum
About

Located in the Mežciems district of Riga, the Riga Motor Museum is the largest and most diverse antique vehicle museum in the Baltics. Founded in 1989 and fully renovated in 2016, the museum offers an engaging journey through automotive history, featuring over 100 vintage cars, motorcycles, and specialised vehicles. Its interactive exhibitions blend historical storytelling with modern technology, including touchscreens, virtual reality, and operable models. Highlights include the Kremlin Collection of Soviet state cars, a replica of the 1938 Auto Union racing car, and rare Latvian-built vehicles. The museum spans three thematic floors, covering everything from early motoring to motorsports and military transport. Housed in a striking modernist building, it also offers a café, children’s play area, and guided tours. Operated by the Latvian Ministry of Transport, the Riga Motor Museum is not only a cultural attraction but also a centre for education and preservation.

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Location

Riga Motor Museum is located at Sergeja Eizenšteina iela 6–8, in the Mežciems neighborhood, a few kilometers east of Riga’s city center. This renowned museum houses the largest and most diverse collection of antique vehicles in the Baltic states, featuring over 100 unique automobiles, motorcycles, and interactive exhibits that trace the history of automotive innovation. The museum is modern and family-friendly, with a café, children’s play area, and free parking, making it accessible and enjoyable for visitors of all ages. Nearby, you can explore the Biķernieki race track, which hosts motorsport events and adds to the area’s automotive appeal, as well as the tranquil Mežaparks area, perfect for nature walks and outdoor activities. The museum is easily reached by public transport and is close to other local attractions such as Linezers Lake and the Biķernieki Memorial.

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