30. November Temporary exhibitionPhoto - LNMNHExhibition “ANTS”The exhibition “ANTS” is open to public from 1st of December, 2023. The ant – a small, busy insect, and a symbol of the virtue of work...Read more about Exhibition “ANTS”
24. November EventPhoto – LNMNHA new free tour for Ukrainian civiliansThe Latvian National Museum of Natural History offers a new free guided tour to Ukrainian civilians in the exhibition "Life in the Seas...Read more about A new free tour for Ukrainian civilians
24. November Temporary exhibitionPhoto - LNMNHExhibition "Bears in Jelgava Art School students’ collages and Estonian nature photographers' photos"The exhibition "Bears in Jelgava Art School students’ collages and Estonian nature photographers' photos" is on display at the Latvian...Read more about Exhibition "Bears in Jelgava Art School students’ collages and Estonian nature photographers' photos"
23. November Temporary exhibitionSearch for the largest anthills in LatviaResults of the “Search for the largest anthills in Latvia” initiative The Latvian National Museum of Natural History invited people to...Read more about Search for the largest anthills in Latvia
23. November Temporary exhibitionFormicariumsThere are two formicariums with live ants. Please do not touch! A living corner at your home, kindergarten, school or office Keeping...Read more about Formicariums
23. November Temporary exhibitionHuman-ant relationship 2Unwanted visitor The Pharaoh Ant Monomorium pharaonis has spread almost worldwide thanks to humans. In temperate climates, they build...Read more about Human-ant relationship 2
23. November Temporary exhibitionHuman-ant relationship 1Ants in folklore “Latvju tautas daiņas” (Latvian Folk Songs) Like ants in a forest, Have gathered a big ant-hill, A group of sisters...Read more about Human-ant relationship 1
23. November Temporary exhibitionSchmidt sting pain index and ritualsSchmidt sting pain index The index shows the relative pain experienced as a result of stings on a scale from one (least painful) to...Read more about Schmidt sting pain index and rituals
23. November Temporary exhibitionNeighbours and uninvited guests Neighbours and uninvited guests Ant nests are also home to a wide range of other animals that have managed to adapt to living among...Read more about Neighbours and uninvited guests
18. November InformationPublicity photoOpening hours during the national celebration weekOpening hours during the national celebration week 15.11. 10.00–17.00 16.11. 10.00–19.00 17.11. 10.00–16.00 18.11. closed 19.11. 11.00...Read more about Opening hours during the national celebration week
17. November Temporary exhibitionNestsNests Every ant family lives in a nest, also called an ant hill. It is a place where one or several queens live and where new...Read more about Nests
17. November Temporary exhibitionDevelopmentDevelopment Ants are insects that undergo a complete metamorphosis. They have four developmental stages – egg, larva, pupa and adult...Read more about Development
