Excursions
Information on excursions, guide services and visits to the library in groups or individually
The National Library of Latvia offers excursions, during which visitors get acquainted with the importance and services of the library, such library values as the People's Bookshelf, the Cabinet of Folksongs and the Latvian lats exhibition, as well as the ideas implemented by the outstanding library architect Gunārs Birkerts in the National Library of Latvia or the Castle of Light.
Excursions are available during library hours and are held in large groups of 10 to 20 people.
How to apply?
Phone: +371 22022920
E-mail: ekskursijas@lnb.lv
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00–17.00
Upon arrival at the library
- It is advisable to arrive at the library about 10 minutes before the start of the tour in order to be able to use the cloakroom services in a leisurely manner.
- Bags of any size should be left in the cloakroom. You need to put a 1 euro coin in the locker. After the visit, you will receive the coin back.
- The meeting place with the excursion guide is at the Welcome Desk on Level 1.
- Student groups require confirmation of compliance with the rules of the internal order of the library. The acknowledgement must be signed by the accompanying person and handed over to the Welcome Desk before the tour.
Fee, length and language
Participation fee
Excursions in Latvian are free.
Excursions in a foreign language are 4,00 EUR per person.
Excursions language
Latvian, English, German
Tour length
60 minutes
Additional information
The building's observation deck on Levels 11 and 12, with a view of the Riga panorama, is available to visitors when there are no events taking place there. You can find out about the availability of the observation deck here or at the Welcome Desk on Level 1. The rooms of the ridge are intended for temporary viewing.
You can park your car in the NLL parking lot at Mūkusalas iela 5, as well as in the designated areas between Akmens Bridge and Dzelzceļa Bridge and in the nearby streets.
Accessibility
The library is accessible to people with disabilities. Wheelchairs are available for use during the visit.
If you need to provide special access requirements or have questions about library accessibility, please contact: +371 22022920, ekskursijas@lnb.lv.