{"id":2635,"date":"2016-02-06T16:11:49","date_gmt":"2016-02-06T14:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=2635"},"modified":"2025-03-15T17:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:25:11","slug":"f-candera-aviacijas-tehnikas-muzejs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/f-candera-aviacijas-tehnikas-muzejs\/","title":{"rendered":"Lidma\u0161\u012bnu muzejs (Riga Aviation Museum)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Lidma\u0161\u012bnu muzejs<\/strong> (Riga Aviation Museum) is located in <strong>Riga<\/strong>, the capital city of <strong>Latvia<\/strong>, and is one of the largest aviation museums in the Baltic region. It is dedicated to the history of <strong>aviation<\/strong>, with a particular focus on <strong>military aviation<\/strong> and <strong>aviation technology<\/strong>. The museum offers an extensive collection of <strong>aircraft<\/strong>, <strong>aviation artifacts<\/strong>, and <strong>historical documents<\/strong> related to aviation in Latvia, the former Soviet Union, and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"DUwDvf fontHeadlineLarge wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lidma\u0161\u012bnu muzejs<\/strong> (Riga Aviation Museum)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skultes iela 35, Skulte<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u0101rupes novads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LV-2108<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/29\/lativia\/\">Latvia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/en.airmuseum.lv\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/en.airmuseum.lv\/home\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:muzej@inbox.lv\">muzej@inbox.lv<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span id=\"skype_c2c_container\" dir=\"ltr\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-numbertocall=\"+37126862707\" data-numbertype=\"paid\" data-isfreecall=\"false\" data-isrtl=\"false\" data-ismobile=\"false\"><span dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"non_free_num_ui\">+371 26862707<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\">The museum will is moved to a new place on the other side of the Riga airport in Skult.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the gate is locked you need to phone the number on the ticket office to gain entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d278704.41383526206!2d23.707838379583976!3d56.92518499999999!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x7872fc46570124d9!2sF.%20Candera%20aviacijas%20tehnikas%20muzejs!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1619633385581!5m2!1snl!2snl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span class=\"txt\" lang=\"EN-GB\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/World\/Europe\/Latvia\/Riga\/Riga_thumb\/gallery.htm\">Photo Gallery<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/f-candera-aviacijas-tehnikas-muzejs\/mikoyan-gurevich-mig-15uti-14\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2640\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-15UTI-14-728x488.jpg\" alt=\"Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15UTI\" class=\"wp-image-2640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-15UTI-14-728x488.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-15UTI-14-240x161.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-15UTI-14-420x281.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-15UTI-14-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-15UTI-14.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15UTI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table 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lang=\"EN-GB\">53<\/span><\/p><br><p>CCCP-42328<\/p><br><p>CCCP-45052<\/p><br><p>RA-65717<\/p><br><p>CCCP-65698<\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">YL-LAB<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"en-gb\">17<\/span><\/p><br><p>CCCP-38342<\/p><br><p>22<\/p><br><p>OK-ZKC<\/p><\/td><td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin<\/span><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Antonov An-2<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Antonov An-2 (fuselage)<br><br><\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Antonov An-14<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Antonov An-24B (cockpit)<br><br><\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Antonov An-24B<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"en-gb\">Cessna 150A<\/span><\/p><br><p>Ilyushin Il-28<\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Kamov Ka-26<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Let L-13 Blanik<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Let L-13 Blanik<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mil Mi-2<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mil Mi-2<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mil Mi-4A<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mil Mi-6<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mil Mi-8T<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mil Mi-8<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mil Mi-24A<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mil Mi-24V<\/span><\/p><br><p>Mil Mi-26<\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15UTI<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15UTI<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21bis<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21bis<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21SMT<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21US<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21UM<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-23M<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-23MF<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-23S<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25RBS<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25U<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-27K<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29UB<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Sukhoi Su-7BKL<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Sukhoi Su-7UM<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Sukhoi Su-17M4<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Sukhoi Su-24<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Sukhoi Su-24<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Sukhoi Su-27<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Tupolev Tu-22M0<\/span><\/p><br><p>Tupolev Tu-104A (cockpit)<\/p><br><p>Tupolev Tu-124B (cockpit)<\/p><br><p>Tupolev Tu-134\u0410-3<\/p><br><p>Tupolev Tu-134B (cockpit)<\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Tupolev Tu-154B2<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"en-gb\">WSK SM-1Wb<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Yakolev Yak-18T<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Yakolev Yak-28R<\/span><\/p><br><p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Zlin Z-37A<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This aviation museum is unique in the Baltic countries and one of the largest in Europe. Its collection of Soviet aircraft is also the greatest outside of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span class=\"txt\" lang=\"EN-GB\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/World\/Europe\/Latvia\/Riga\/Riga_thumb\/gallery.htm\">Photo Gallery<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/f-candera-aviacijas-tehnikas-muzejs\/yakolev-yak-28r\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2641\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Yakolev-Yak-28R-728x488.jpg\" alt=\"Yakolev Yak-28R\" class=\"wp-image-2641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Yakolev-Yak-28R-728x488.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Yakolev-Yak-28R-240x161.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Yakolev-Yak-28R-420x281.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Yakolev-Yak-28R-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Yakolev-Yak-28R.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yakolev Yak-28R<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of the Riga Aviation Museum:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extensive Aircraft Collection<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Lidma\u0161\u012bnu muzejs<\/strong> features a large collection of <strong>military and civilian aircraft<\/strong>, including <strong>Soviet-era planes<\/strong>, <strong>propeller-driven aircraft<\/strong>, <strong>helicopters<\/strong>, and <strong>jet aircraft<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The collection includes several iconic aircraft such as <strong>MiG fighters<\/strong>, <strong>Antonov cargo planes<\/strong>, <strong>Sukhoi<\/strong> aircraft, and other notable aircraft from the <strong>Cold War<\/strong> period, reflecting the significance of aviation in the <strong>Soviet Union<\/strong> and its influence on Latvia during that time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soviet Aviation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Lidma\u0161\u012bnu muzejs<\/strong> has a special emphasis on <strong>Soviet aviation<\/strong>, showcasing aircraft that were used during Latvia\u2019s time as part of the Soviet Union, as well as aviation technologies developed by the Soviet Union.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibits include aircraft like the <strong>MiG-21<\/strong>, <strong>MiG-23<\/strong>, <strong>IL-14<\/strong>, and <strong>L-39<\/strong>, offering a look at the designs and engineering of Soviet military aviation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civilian Aviation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum also highlights <strong>civil aviation<\/strong>, displaying aircraft that represent the history of <strong>commercial aviation<\/strong> in Latvia and the wider Soviet Union. There are <strong>model planes<\/strong> and <strong>airline memorabilia<\/strong> that illustrate the evolution of air travel in the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum includes <strong>civil aircraft models<\/strong> and interactive exhibits related to <strong>airline travel<\/strong> and <strong>aviation technology<\/strong> used in the transport of people and goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aviation Engines and Equipment<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum houses numerous <strong>aviation engines<\/strong>, <strong>propulsion systems<\/strong>, and <strong>aviation equipment<\/strong> that were used in military and civilian aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitors can explore the <strong>engine technology<\/strong> behind different aircraft and learn about the advancements in <strong>aerodynamics<\/strong> and <strong>propulsion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Documents and Memorabilia<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Lidma\u0161\u012bnu muzejs<\/strong> also has a collection of <strong>historical documents<\/strong>, <strong>photographs<\/strong>, and <strong>aviation uniforms<\/strong>, helping to tell the story of aviation history in Latvia, particularly during the <strong>Cold War era<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These documents provide valuable insights into the <strong>military history<\/strong> and the role of aviation in various <strong>military conflicts<\/strong> and <strong>international relations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational and Interactive Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Riga Aviation Museum offers interactive exhibits and <strong>educational programs<\/strong> that are designed to engage visitors of all ages. Through these programs, visitors can learn more about the <strong>history of flight<\/strong>, <strong>aviation engineering<\/strong>, and <strong>aviation safety<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum serves as an educational space for students and aviation enthusiasts to explore the <strong>science of flight<\/strong> and <strong>aviation\u2019s role in history<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary Exhibits and Events<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Lidma\u0161\u012bnu muzejs<\/strong> regularly hosts <strong>temporary exhibitions<\/strong> that may focus on particular aspects of aviation, such as <strong>aviation pioneers<\/strong>, <strong>military aviation history<\/strong>, or <strong>aviation technology innovations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lidma\u0161\u012bnu muzejs (Riga Aviation Museum) is located in Riga, the capital city of Latvia, and is one of the largest aviation museums in the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2635","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2635"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34735,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2635\/revisions\/34735"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}