Latvian National Museum of Art, Riga

The Latvian National Museum of Art, located in Riga, stands as the foremost art museum in the nation and a landmark of cultural significance. The museum's structure is celebrated as one of the most notable historic buildings within the Riga Boulevard Circle. Located on Janis Rozentāls Square, the museum, designed by Wilhelm Neumann and built in 1905, was the first in the Baltics specifically constructed for museum use, adjacent to the Academy of Art.

Following extensive renovations, the museum now features advanced facilities that improve artwork preservation and display. Emphasizing openness and accessibility, the museum aims to enrich community life. It hosts over 52,000 artworks showcasing the evolution of professional art in the Baltic region and Latvia since the mid-18th century.

The museum organizes a plethora of events and educational initiatives catering to different age groups, designed to deepen public understanding of both art history and contemporary art and to foster creativity. Post-reconstruction, it launched a new permanent exhibition titled "Latvian Art. 19th–20th Century," offering a comprehensive overview of two centuries of Latvian art.

The museum's facilities include a new underground section that provides storage for 40,000 works of art and spaces for conservation work. Its extensive collections feature Latvian paintings, graphic art, and sculpture from the 18th century up to the mid-20th century. It also houses three memorial collections, which encompass a wide array of artworks, documents, and personal items related to notable figures such as Jāzeps Grosvalds, Teodors Zaļkalns, and Gustavs Šķilters. These collections contribute significantly to the museum’s role as a custodian of the nation's artistic heritage.