Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

It is located in a significant 13th–20th century architectural monument – the Riga Dome Cathedral ensemble, which comprises a church, the gothic Cross Gallery, and a museum, the pride of which is the 18th century Column Hall. The Museum's 16 exposition halls tell of the creation and development of Riga over more than 800 years, as well as shipping in the territory of Latvia from the 10th century until today. One can view a unique historical legacy in the exhibitions, including ancient Latvian ornaments, tools and weapons, a 13th century “Rīga ship”, weights and measures from the time of the Hanseatic League, the sword of the Riga executioner, the MINOX camera, once the the world’s smallest, outstanding artefacts made by Rīga silversmiths, one of Rīga’s ancient wonders – “Lielais Kristaps”, and much more.