Museums & learning for kids in Rīga

A children's morning film screening, followed by a creative workshop.

A children's morning film screening, followed by a creative workshop.

A 12-minute 5D film takes viewers on a virtual journey around Riga, with motion, wind, water and other immersive effects.

A relaxed screening of animated short films for children.

Kids will learn the art of collagraphy—a printmaking technique where the printing plate is built as a relief collage using materials like cardboard, threads, and buttons, creating rich textures and unique prints.

Explore the theatre workshops, storage rooms and backstage areas, learn about puppet-theatre techniques and try operating puppets yourself. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

See dogs, cats, rabbits, farm animals, rodents, birds, and reptiles; watch shows and breed demonstrations, meet pets, and enjoy attractions for children.

The Latvian National Museum of Literature and Music invites you to visit an exhibition dedicated to the outstanding Latvian director and pioneer of puppet animation, Arnolds Burovs. The museum holds more than a hundred puppets from puppet theater plays and animated films, and this exhibition features puppets created for the director's animated films "Umurkumurs" (1976), "Bimini" (1981), and others.

Educational and creative activities for families with children: paper bumblebee workshop, insect hotel building, meadow stories, and insect exploration with binoculars and magnifiers.

A seasonal session for children and families to experience autumn farm chores, grain threshing, grinding, and preparing for winter in the historical Vidzeme farmstead.

A museum education program for the youngest visitors. Through games and stories, children get to know the museum's homestead, nature, and ancient living conditions in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

A program about fishing traditions in Latvia, exploring fishing tools and techniques, suitable for interactive learning and exploration. An opportunity to learn about ancient fishing trades.

An educational program about Livonian culture and heritage. Suitable for families and children to explore the diversity of Latvian culture.

An informative program about life and work on a new farmer's homestead, exploring farm animals and household items, interesting for little explorers. An interactive tour through ancient rural landscapes.

Traditional Latvian seasonal celebrations and festivals at the open-air museum. The program typically includes workshops, craft markets, songs, and games for the whole family.

An educational museum program for children to actively participate in and discover the historical daily life, chores, and outdoor games of young shepherds at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.

Family-friendly events and creative workshops at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum. Visitors are invited to learn about Latvian traditions, play ancient games, and participate in practical workshops in the fresh air.

Discover and celebrate Mārtiņdiena traditions with bird masks and other games, perfect for younger visitors. An interactive program about welcoming winter and traditional mumming.

Explore traditional Christmas customs from the Kurzeme region, featuring folklore, fortune-telling, and games that will delight even the youngest visitors. An educational journey through ancient winter celebrations.

Meteņi celebrations with masked processions, sleigh rides down hills, and group games – fun and educational events for young children. A traditional program for bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring.

Easter swinging, egg dyeing and rolling, songs, and games at a Latvian farmstead, suitable for preschool-aged children. An informative and joyful program about spring festivities.

Celebrating Jāņi with meadow flower gathering, wreath weaving, bonfire lighting and jumping over the bonfire, adapted for families. A traditional summer solstice celebration program.