Plan Your Visit to Rothko Museum
Please Note
From 30 November to 10 December 2026, Rothko Museum will be changing its exhibitions. During this period, access to certain exhibition spaces will be limited.
The opening of Rothko Museum’s winter exhibition season will take place on 11 December 2026 at 4.00 pm.
Tuesday, Sunday
11.00 am–5.00 pm
Wednesday–Saturday
11.00 am–7.00 pm
Monday
Closed
ⓘ Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Standard admission – EUR 10
School pupils, students and seniors – EUR 8
Family ticket – EUR 32 (two adults and two children aged 6–17)
Annual pass – EUR 50/year
ⓘ Tickets can also be purchased at the Rothko Museum ticket desk.
Additional Discounts and Free Admission
Latvian Honorary Family Card Holders
Admission to Rothko Museum – EUR 6; children – EUR 3.
Last Sunday Before an Exhibition Changeover
Admission to Rothko Museum’s temporary exhibitions – EUR 6; school pupils, students and seniors – EUR 3.
Latvian Public Holidays
Admission to all Rothko Museum exhibitions – EUR 8; school pupils, students and seniors – EUR 4.
Exhibition Openings
Admission to the exhibition gallery during its opening event is free of charge.
Free Admission
Free admission to Rothko Museum and the Martinsons House is available to:
- preschool children (up to and including the age of 6);
- children living in institutional care;
- students of Daugavpils Secondary School of Design and Art “Saules skola”;
- students enrolled in art programmes at Daugavpils University;
- persons with Group I or Group II disabilities (Latvian classification);
- one accompanying person for a person with a Group I disability or a child with a disability;
- tour group leaders;
- employees of museums in Latvia;
- ICOM and ICOMOS members;
- members of the Artists’ Union of Latvia;
- members of the Daugavpils Artists’ Association;
- members of the press.
Rothko Museum is located at Mihaila iela 3, Daugavpils, Latvia.
BUS
Route 13: “Cietoksnis” stop, direction Autoosta–Mežciema arodskola
Route 4: “Cietoksnis” stop, direction Autoosta–Cietoksnis
Route 13A: “Rotko muzejs” stop, direction Autoosta–Cietoksnis
TRAM
Route 3: “Cietoksnis” stop, direction Stropi–Cietoksnis
Route 5: “Cietoksnis” stop, direction Ķīmija–Cietoksnis
PARKING
Ample free parking for cars and coaches is available near Rothko Museum.
Individual Guided Tours
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Price: EUR 24
Languages: Latvian, English, Russian
Groups (10–25 people)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Price: EUR 9 per person (EUR 4.50 for school pupils, students and seniors)
Languages: Latvian, English, Russian
ⓘ For groups, guided tours are included in the admission ticket price.
Bookings and enquiries
(+371) 22471925 · [email protected]
Digital Guide
Explore Rothko Museum with our digital guide, available free of charge through the Bloomberg Connects app. Download the app to your smartphone to listen to audio stories and discover additional content in English.
A wheelchair-accessible ramp is available at the museum’s courtyard entrance. A lift connects the exhibition galleries on the ground and first floors.
An accessible toilet is available for visitors with reduced mobility. A wheelchair is also available for use during museum visits.
A baby care room is available at the museum.
Discover art beyond the classroom! Rothko Museum offers engaging, interactive and creative learning experiences for school pupils of different ages, including activities within Latvia’s national cultural education programme “Latvijas skolas soma” (Latvian School Bag).
Bookings and enquiries
(+371) 22471925 · [email protected]
CLOAKROOM
A free self-service cloakroom and lockers for personal belongings are available at the museum. Storage facilities for large luggage and suitcases are not provided.
WI-FI
Free Wi-Fi is available to visitors. Connection details can be obtained at the ticket desk.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
Photography without flash and filming for personal use are permitted unless otherwise indicated in the exhibition. Commercial photography and filming require prior approval.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Food and drinks are not permitted in the exhibition galleries.
ANIMALS
Small pets are welcome at the museum if carried in your arms or in a suitable pet carrier. Assistance dogs are permitted in all museum spaces. Visitors wishing to bring larger animals are kindly asked to contact the museum administration in advance.
SAFETY
Touching artworks on display is prohibited. CCTV surveillance is in operation throughout the museum, and exhibition galleries are monitored by museum staff.
The Rothko Museum reading room houses an extensive and diverse collection of publications on art, including painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, art history, design and architecture, primarily in Latvian, English, Russian and German. A significant part of the collection is dedicated to the life and work of Mark Rothko. The reading room also holds portfolios and catalogues documenting the work of numerous artists who have participated in the museum’s international symposia.
To arrange a visit, please contact
[email protected]
Rothko Museum offers accommodation in its residency facilities within the historic Daugavpils Fortress. Ten comfortable double rooms are available for artists, visitors to the city and other guests.
Enquiries and Bookings
Group visits, guided tours and school programmes must be booked in advance.
(+371) 22471925 · [email protected]