New art exhibition opens in Riga as Researchers' Night events span all of Latvia
An exhibition at the Riga Bourse Art Museum runs from September 26 to January 3, while European Researchers' Night takes place at more than 40 locations across Latvia on September 25.
The Art Museum Riga Bourse is hosting a new exhibition from September 26 through January 3, showcasing several art forms including painting, graphic art, sculpture, decorative and applied art, and numismatics. The exhibition's concept is built around questions that remain unanswered in today's rapidly changing era, using the artworks as a starting point for reflection.
What makes the display particularly notable is that many of the featured works have not been accessible to the public for decades, while others are being exhibited for the very first time. This gives visitors a rare chance to see pieces that have largely remained in storage or private collections until now. Further details about the exhibition are available on the museum's website.
Researchers' Night across the country
Separately, on September 25, Latvia will host European Researchers' Night, an annual series of events aimed at bringing science closer to the public. Over the course of a single evening, more than 40 locations throughout the country will give visitors the chance to meet researchers and get a glimpse into their everyday work.
Visitors can take part in a range of free activities, including experiments, workshops, demonstrations, and guided tours, designed for both children and adults. This year's theme is "Discover the nature of science!", highlighting opportunities for anyone interested to try out and better understand scientific processes firsthand. A detailed program and list of venues can be found at researchlatvia.gov.lv.
Together, the two events — the art exhibition and the science outreach evening — run in parallel, offering residents different ways to spend their free time in an educational and culturally enriching manner.
