Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation (Latvian: Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs) is housed by the Riga Dom Cathedral ensemble in the heart of the Old Riga, Latvia. It originated in 1773 as a private collection of Nikolaus von Himsel, a Riga doctor. It is the oldest museum in the Baltic States. Being one of the oldest museums in Europe, over the centuries it has grown into the largest collection of material evidence of the history of Riga.Located in the heart of Old Riga, this museum showcases the history of the city and its maritime heritage.Located in the heart of Old Riga, this museum showcases the history of the city and its maritime heritage.Located in the heart of Old Riga, this museum showcases the history of the city and its maritime heritage.
Part of: Latvia