Latvijas Kara muzejs

A military history museum in the Powder Tower and the building attached to it in Old Riga. Founded in 1916 as the Latvian Riflemen Battalion Museum, its exhibitions trace Latvia’s military history from the Middle Ages to the present.

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What to expect

Allow time to explore without rushing
Guided tours on request
Suitable for different ages

Good to know

Address: Pulvertornis, Smilšu iela 20, Rīga
Website: karamuzejs.lv
Season: All year
Price: Prices on the business website
Kids: No
Indoors: Yes

Details checked: October 2026. For current prices and opening hours, see the business website. Source: wikipedia.org.

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