At Laima Chocolate Museum on Miera iela 22 in Rīga, a compact exhibition follows chocolate from cacao’s origins to the story of Latvia’s Laima brand. Start with a cup of hot chocolate, then explore the displays and use the audio guide or join a guided tour for more context. Tastings and chocolate-making workshops add a hands-on element, with the option to choose fillings for your own chocolates. This is a museum about chocolate and its history, not a tour through a working factory.
Laima’s roots in Rīga
The museum traces the story of chocolate and Laima, a Latvian confectionery brand. Its history reaches back to 1870, when Theodor Riegert established a company in Rīga. In 1921, merchants founded a chocolate factory called Maķedonija; four years later, it became Laima.
The exhibition places the brand’s story within the wider history of chocolate, including cacao’s journey to Latvia. An audio guide adds information as you move through the displays.
What the visit includes
The museum is a small exhibition, not a walk through the factory next door. Visitors should not plan on seeing production or a live demonstration. Instead, the experience centres on the displays, chocolate tastings and optional guided tours and workshops.
In a chocolate-making masterclass, you can select fillings for your chocolates. The museum store next door sells Laima confectionery, including chocolate, caramel, wafers, marshmallow treats and marmalade sweets.
FAQ
Can you tour the Laima factory?
The museum focuses on chocolate history and interactive activities. It does not provide a tour through the factory.
Can you make chocolate at the museum?
Yes. The chocolate masterclass lets you make chocolates and choose their fillings. Check ahead if you plan to join a session.
Is there an audio guide?
Yes. An audio guide is available and adds information to the exhibition.
Where is the Laima Chocolate Museum?
It is at Miera iela 22 in Rīga.
