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It is a national institution by the importance of the objects it conserves the research for a national identity, to rediscover past. It is hoped that a growing number of international visitors will find that the concerns of this country and its government are not just those of mercantile strength, technological ingenuity or ethnic self admiration.
The Museum answers the need for the collection, preservation and exhibition of national photographic values. Its research is directed into the history of Latvian photography as an inseparable and unique component of Latvian ethnic culture and into its role as part of the overall evolution of photography in the world.
The permanent exposition and exhibition gallery together with an archive and library facility covers 363 square meters presently.
The collection contains photographs, from those produced by historic processes of the 19th century (such as daguerrotypes), to our times; transparencies, negatives, photographic equipment, documents of archival value, books and magazines.
The Permanent Exposition
Illustrates the growth and development of photography in Latvia from 1839 to 1941, and contains daguerrotypes, ambrotypes, silver-gelatine photographs, and equipment.
Camera MINOX and full set of accessories represent technology of the 1930 ties.
The museum possesses full information on practical realization of this invention.
The collection of images gives insight in political and cultural history of Latvia.
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