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Sun Museum

VaLnu street 30, Riga LV-1050, Latvia
+371 67225587
Ranked #12 of 47 attractions in Riga
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: The Europe’s only museum dedicated to the Sun is in Riga!There are no two similar nations or cultures in this world. However, the Sun is equally... more » Owner description: The Europe’s only museum dedicated to the Sun is in Riga!There are no two similar nations or cultures in this world. However, the Sun is equally significant in many cultures around the globe, and people depict it in many different ways. We welcome you to the Museum of the Sun to see for yourself the diversity of ways how humans see the Sun! « less
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Vilnius, Lithuania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It is a very cozy place that fills you with positive emotions and lifts up your mood. It's both educational and playful, concentrating and relaxing. It's really different from traditional museums but worth a visit.

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Brasilia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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Beutifule place to visit, nice and competent stuf :) .. Very tasty tea, everybody should try it!

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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

The best thing is that you do feel the sun everywhere around you as soon as you step in. The colours are perfect, the shapes are various, the suns are numerous, but it's really hard to capture any single object with your eye. Still this is a pleasant place, and it can lift your spirits.

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London, United Kingdom
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217 reviews 217 reviews
Reviews in 83 cities Reviews in 83 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Friendly service, just don't expect too much. You would not spend much time there but you can buy cool souvenirs there.

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amazonlady1
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

This was a brilliant morning out. as the displays were not in english our guide took us round and explained all about the exhibition, which was basically suns from all over the world. At the end we were able to paint our own sun to bring home, all this for L2.50, about £3, excellent!!!

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Ghent, Belgium
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Very nice museum, not one of those were you almost fall asleep towards the end. the collection is still quite small, but very beautiful and inspiring. it's interesting to see the interpretations of so many different cultures. also, there is a special attraction at the end of your visit for kids (and grownup kids). very friendly staff!

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Riga, Latvia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Suprised by the history of this very cozy and charmful museum. However, we miss more art history and coverage of the sun as a premium world symbol, thus, we hope this little museum will keep up it's good work and expand. This little museum makes your day with it's charm, but it need something more to compete with the clock... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Visited it by chance when was invited for a celebration of my friends where they hired a space inside the museum. Well, I must admit I will sow some conservative outlook here, but from my humble opinion, the museums should teach or impress people. This tries to teach something a bit, and a bit to impress. But it's collection is... More

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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

During October 2011 i had the luck to visit the impressive sun museum in Riga, Latvia. it's a very big collection of suns models from all around the world. i was highly accepted and guided by a very nice guy named Deniss, and i had a very positive experience. the museum is located in the very center of Riga, and... More

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Hong Kong
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1,095 reviews 1,095 reviews
Reviews in 90 cities Reviews in 90 cities
1,861 helpful votes 1,861 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011
2
people found this review helpful

What makes Riga great are the narrow streets, beautifully restored and colorful buildings and squares and the many churches and cathedrals through the old town. Then, suddenly a Sun Museum! Upon first inspection, this place seems strangely out of place in a medieval world heritage site but we actually liked our quick stop in the sun museum. The information given... More

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