Latvian Museum of Natural History
Public authorities, Audio info available, Tactile objects and/or info in Braille, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Accessible toilet, Partly accessible
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Being one of the oldest intrdisciplinary museums in Latvia, the Museum of Nature’s collction was was originally set up by members of the Baltic German intelligentsia in 1845. Calling themselves the Society for the research of Nature in Riga, or Der Naturforscherverein zu Riga, the society is said to have operated until the outbreak of the First World War. The building housing it today was built from 1881.–1882, by the design of J. F. Baumann, while the collection lodged at the Riga Doms convent. After the proclamation of the first Latvian state in 1918, the collection was placed for exhibition at its present location – K. Barona street 4. The Museum of Natural History was was established to supplement and assist school tuition in natural sciences, promote the collection of historic artifacts.
To enter the natural history museum, there is a button at the door that can be used to call a security guard, but it is not possible to reach the door. However, the security guard notices you on the camera and brings out an iron ramp. You can only get over it and the ramp in the museum with the help of an assistant. You can then take the elevator to all floors. There are Braille displays on the 3rd and 4th floors. Unfortunately, it is not easy for a person with visual impairments to understand where these displays are located. There is also a mobile app that allows you to listen to information by scanning a QR code. On the 3rd floor, there is a threshold that must be crossed to reach one of the stands, which would be impossible for people in electric wheelchairs.
– Accessible to people with mobility impairments with the help of an assistant
– Accessible toilet for people with disabilities on the 3rd floor
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Location:
Kr.Barona street 4, Rīga
Phone:
67356023, 29419793, 67356053
Webpage:
https://www.dabasmuzejs.gov.lv/en
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Working hours:Being one of the oldest intrdisciplinary museums in Latvia, the Museum of Nature’s collction was was originally set up by members of the Baltic German intelligentsia in 1845. Calling themselves the Society for the research of Nature in Riga, or Der Naturforscherverein zu Riga, the society is said to have operated until the outbreak of the First World War. The building housing it today was built from 1881.–1882, by the design of J. F. Baumann, while the collection lodged at the Riga Doms convent. After the proclamation of the first Latvian state in 1918, the collection was placed for exhibition at its present location – K. Barona street 4. The Museum of Natural History was was established to supplement and assist school tuition in natural sciences, promote the collection of historic artifacts.
To enter the natural history museum, there is a button at the door that can be used to call a security guard, but it is not possible to reach the door. However, the security guard notices you on the camera and brings out an iron ramp. You can only get over it and the ramp in the museum with the help of an assistant. You can then take the elevator to all floors. There are Braille displays on the 3rd and 4th floors. Unfortunately, it is not easy for a person with visual impairments to understand where these displays are located. There is also a mobile app that allows you to listen to information by scanning a QR code. On the 3rd floor, there is a threshold that must be crossed to reach one of the stands, which would be impossible for people in electric wheelchairs.
– Accessible to people with mobility impairments with the help of an assistant
– Accessible toilet for people with disabilities on the 3rd floor
Accessibility
Facilities
8 Photos
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