The Art of Different Cultures The Art of Different Cultures
Grade 1–12
Art Museum RIGA BOURSE

Guided Tour in the Exhibition:
The Art of Different Cultures

Get to know the extensive permanent exhibition, the historical building and the current exhibitions of the Art Museum RIGA BOURSE!

The tour of the exhibition provides theoretical knowledge about the history of art and the museum, combining it with questions for discussion and interactive tasks.

The guided tour provides information about artists and their works, taking an in-depth look at the processes in art during different historical periods and their significance in the culture-historical context. The thematic highlights and format of the exhibition tour can be adapted to the needs and interests of different audiences.

For a more in-depth look, it is possible to narrow down the chosen theme and focus on:

  • the museum's permanent display and the current exhibition;
  • the museum's permanent display on the 3rd and 4th floor or a specific part of it (16th-20th century Western European painting, sculpture, porcelain and works from precious metals, art of traditional Asian cultures from Egypt, Japan, China, India and Indonesia, painting of Nicholas Roerich, Ancient Greek and Roman ceramics, numismatics and sculpture);
  • the current exhibition in the Great Exhibition Hall on the 1st floor.

Information on current exhibitions can be found here.

Additional Information

  • The maximum number of participants in the group – 25.
  • Information about admission fees is available here.
  • It is recommended to arrive at the museum around 15-20 minutes before the beginning of the activity to allow time for the services of the ticket office and cloakroom.
  • This activity is accessible for people with reduced mobility. Practical information about the museum's accessibility can be found here.
  • The activity can be adapted for students from special schools as well as ethic minority students by adapting the language difficulty level. In the above cases please confirm and discuss the course of the activity with museum staff.

Guided Tour in the Exhibition:
The Art of Different Cultures

Target audience

School children
(Grades 1–4)

Language

Latvian, English, Russian
(activity in a foreign language must be confirmed with museum staff in advance)

Duration

40–90 minutes

Admission fee

Guided tours for the group:
30.00 EUR (in Latvian)
40.00 EUR (in a foreign language)

Entrance ticket to the museum according to the museum's price list

Necessary materials

All materials necessary for the work will be provided

Booking

Advance registration is required
T:(+371) 67 226 467
(+371) 67 357 536
E:

Venue

Art Museum RIGA BOURSE
Doma laukums 6, Riga

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Target audience

School children
(Grades 1–4)

Language

Latvian, English, Russian
(activity in a foreign language must be confirmed with museum staff in advance)

Duration

40–90 minutes

Admission fee

Guided tours for the group:
30.00 EUR (in Latvian)
40.00 EUR (in a foreign language)

Entrance ticket to the museum according to the museum's price list

Necessary materials

All materials necessary for the work will be provided

Booking

Advance registration is required
T:(+371) 67 226 467
(+371) 67 357 536
E:

Venue

Art Museum RIGA BOURSE
Doma laukums 6, Riga

Newsletter for teachers (in Latvian)

Regular news about educational offers for students and teachers