THE LNMA
The Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMA) is the largest repository of professional art in Latvia, and occupies an important place in the accumulation, preservation, and promotion of cultural values in Latvia and abroad. The aim of the Latvian National Art Museum is to educate the public and stimulate its interest in the visual art of Latvia and the world in its historical and artistic manifestations, emphasizing the place of the national art school in cultural history and contemporary processes. The structure of the Latvian National Art Museum includes the main building of the Latvian National Art Museum, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, the Art Museum RIGA BOURSE, as well as the Museum of Romans Suta and Aleksandra Belcova.
The Latvian National Museum of Art’s main building is an architectural monument of national significance. It is one of the most impressive historical buildings on the Riga Boulevard Circle. After extensive reconstruction and renovation, the LNMA provides a modern infrastructure and environment for the exhibition and preservation of works of art, presentation of special exhibitions, as well as for public education and quality leisure time. An important strategic value for the museum is broad public accessibility with a view of enhancing the quality of life for the surrounding community.
The museum has increased the volume of exhibitions, improved customer service, and diversified educational opportunities for the different needs and interests of its visitors.
Accompanying events and educational programs for different age groups provide visitors with the opportunity to improve their knowledge of art history and contemporary art and to develop creativity.
Most recently, a new permanent exposition, “Latvian Art. 19th–20th Century”, was created to present a comprehensive overview of Latvian art history over the course of two centuries.
A new underground extension contains storage space for 40,000 works of art as well as conservators’ studios. The LNMA building houses the collections of Latvian painting, graphic art, and sculpture encompassing the period from the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century, including three memorial collections that contain a multitude of works of art, documents, and memorial objects of Jāzeps Grosvalds, Teodors Zaļkalns and Gustavs Šķilters.
