1. What are the museum’s opening hours?
The Turaida Museum Reserve is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 8:00 PM during the summer season).
Exact opening hours for each season are listed in the section [Opening Hours].
2. Is the museum open in winter?
Yes, the Turaida Museum Reserve is open all year round.
Several exhibitions are located indoors and are accessible during the winter season.
3. Can I buy tickets online?
At the moment, tickets can only be purchased on-site at the museum ticket office.
4. Can I visit the museum with a dog?
Dogs are allowed on the museum grounds if kept on a leash and if the owner follows the visitor rules. Pets are not permitted inside the buildings.
5. Is the territory accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
Part of the museum area is accessible to visitors with mobility impairments — especially the Turaida Manor complex and the Visitor Centre.
More information can be found in the section [Accessibility].
6. Are guided tours available for groups?
Yes, you can book both individual and group tours in Latvian, Russian, or English, as well as educational programmes for school groups.
Booking information is available in the section [Tour and Programme Booking].
7. Are events held at the museum?
Yes, throughout the year the museum hosts various cultural, educational, and thematic events, such as Legend Night, Festival of Folk Songs, and Creative Workshops. For the latest updates, visit the section [News].
8. Is photography allowed in the museum?
Photography and filming for personal use are allowed on the museum grounds.
Commercial photography or filming requires prior approval from the museum administration.
9. Is there a café at the museum?
Yes, there is a café located in the Visitor Centre, where you can enjoy a meal or purchase drinks.
10. What is the best way to get to the Turaida Museum Reserve?
he Turaida Museum Reserve is located in Sigulda Municipality, about 50 km from Riga.
From the centre of Sigulda, you can reach the museum by local bus, taxi, or on foot (approximately 4 km).