Mentzendorff's House

Mentzendorff’s House is a restored merchant’s home at Grēcinieku iela 18 in central Rīga, now a museum about everyday life in the city centuries ago. Explore its four floors, with painted walls and ceilings, period furniture and objects arranged room by room. Information sheets in several languages explain the interiors and their history. The house is compact, so allow time for the steep stairs as you move between rooms; it makes a focused indoor stop while exploring Rīga’s Old Town.

A merchant’s home in Old Town Rīga

At Grēcinieku iela 18, Mentzendorff’s House is presented as a restored merchant’s home and museum. Its rooms offer a glimpse of everyday life in Rīga centuries ago. Rather than a large museum, it is a compact visit spread across four floors.

The house retains original painted features, including wall paintings, while period furniture and other objects help bring the rooms to life. The furnishings were gathered from different sources, so the interiors combine the restored house with pieces from the period.

Reading the rooms

Information sheets explain the furniture, objects and paintings room by room. They are available in multiple languages, giving you context as you move through the house. Take time to read them alongside the interiors: the painted walls and ceilings are among the details that give the rooms their character.

The visit is self-guided with these printed explanations. If you are joining a walking tour that includes the house, a local guide can add context to what you see.