Liepāja Museum
Liepājas muzejs
A city history museum housed in an early 20th-century mansion, displaying Kurzeme archaeology, amber, folk culture and the history of the port city.
The Liepāja Museum occupies a neoclassical mansion built in the 1900s in the northern part of the city. The exhibits cover the history of the Kurzeme region from the Stone Age to the 20th century. They include Viking Age archaeological finds, Curonian jewelry, amber craftsmanship, port and trade history, and the art collection of sculptor Mikelavs Galvanaš. The museum is a moderate size, and a visit takes about an hour. Admission is inexpensive, and it is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- St. Joseph Cathedral
- Great Amber Concert Hall
- Seaside Park
- Rose Square
- Peter's Market
- Liepāja Beach
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- St. Anne's Church