At the Riga Porcelain Museum, you can look at how a cup or plate was made, then try a design on a piece of porcelain yourself. The museum is at Kalēju iela 9/11 in Old Riga. Its collection tells the story of local porcelain production, while the painting workshop gives you a chance to work with the material.
🏺 What to look for in the collection
The Riga Porcelain Factory collection is at the centre of the museum’s holdings. It spans work made from the middle of the nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth. Start with an object you might use at home, such as a cup, and pay attention to where the handle meets the body or how a line of colour follows the rim. A second object with the same purpose can show how differently a designer can approach the shape. Read more about the museum and its collection.
🎨 Book a porcelain painting workshop
The museum offers painting from Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00–18:00, by advance arrangement. The current price is €6.70–€19.10 depending on which object you choose. The museum lists pieces such as cups, plates and jugs, with the available selection at the ticket desk. Individual visitors and groups of up to ten can book. Call +371 26406354 to arrange a time.
Start with a pattern you can repeat around a curve, or pick two colours and let the shape guide the design. Ask when your finished piece will be ready to collect. If you’re in Riga for a short stay, agree on the collection timing when you arrange the workshop. The museum publishes current booking details in its Latvian services guide.
🕰️ Opening hours and admission
- Museum hours Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00–18:00. Closed Monday.
- Gallery admission €5 for the permanent display and current exhibition. The museum lists €3.50 for eligible pupils, students and seniors with proof.
- Workshop days Tuesday to Saturday by advance arrangement.
☕ Build a visit around Old Riga
Begin in the galleries before a booked painting session so you have a few ideas in mind when choosing your piece. On a Sunday, make the gallery the main stop and leave time for a coffee afterwards. If you have several days in Riga, put the workshop early in the trip and plan the return visit around the museum’s collection advice.
🛏️ Stay in Riga for time to make something
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Hours, tariffs and workshop conditions checked on 9 November 2026.