Cactus and Succulent Exhibition 2026 at the Nature Museum
Cactus and Succulent Exhibition 2026 at the Nature Museum - a colorful tropical plant experience in Riga
May 2026 in Riga promises to be especially colorful for everyone who loves nature, exotic plants and blooming cacti. The Latvian National Museum of Natural History invites visitors to one of the most anticipated spring exhibitions, “Cacti and Other Succulents 2026”. Every year this event attracts hundreds of visitors from across Latvia. The exhibition has become a real tradition for experienced collectors, families with children and anyone interested in unusual indoor plants.
Visitors will be able to see hundreds of remarkable plants from different parts of the world. Many exhibits bloom at the end of May, turning the museum halls into a bright tropical garden. It is a rare opportunity to see so many different cactus species in one place. The exhibition is suitable for adults and children, and many plants will surprise visitors with unusual shapes, striking flowers and unexpected textures. Some succulents look almost as if they came from another planet.
Collectors will share practical advice on growing cacti and succulents at home. The event will also be a good place for photography, inspiration for home interiors and conversations with experienced plant growers. Tropical plants and flowering cacti will create a summer feeling even on a rainy day.
When and where the exhibition “Cacti and Other Succulents 2026” will take place
The exhibition will take place from May 20 to May 23, 2026, at the Latvian National Museum of Natural History in Riga. The event will be held in the museum’s exhibition halls in the city center. Visitors can easily reach the museum by public transport or by car. The venue is well known for popular nature and flower exhibitions throughout the year.
Opening hours:
- May 20 - 10:00-17:00
- May 21 - 10:00-17:00
- May 22 - 10:00-17:00
- May 23 - 10:00-16:00
What visitors will see at the exhibition
About 500 different cacti and succulents will be on display. Many of them are rare, unusual and especially attractive during the flowering season. Among the most popular plants will be:
- epiphyllums,
- rhipsalis,
- lithops,
- astrophytums,
- mammillarias,
- rebutias,
- euphorbias,
- schlumbergeras.
Special attention will be drawn to tropical cacti with large, vivid flowers. Some flowers will be bright orange, pink, red and yellow. Several succulents resemble stones or miniature trees, while others stand out with unusual stems and sculptural shapes. Collectors will also display plants that have been grown for several decades.
Program and activities
During the exhibition, visitors will be able to take part in several activities and receive practical advice:
- consultations on cactus care,
- tips for repotting plants,
- information about winter care for succulents,
- growing recommendations for beginners,
- conversations with collectors,
- photography of exotic plants.
Visitors can learn how often to water cacti, what soil to use, how to encourage abundant flowering, how to repot succulents correctly and how to avoid plant damage during winter.
Why this exhibition is worth visiting
“Cacti and Other Succulents 2026” will be one of the most interesting May exhibitions in Riga. It offers a chance to step away from everyday routine and enter a tropical plant world. The exhibition will inspire both experienced growers and people who have only recently become interested in indoor plants. Many visitors start their own succulent collections after seeing this event.
The exhibition is a good source of ideas for a balcony, windowsill or winter garden. Bright flowers and unusual plant forms will create a special atmosphere, making the event highly photogenic for social media and family outings. Visitors will be able to discover plants from Mexico, Brazil, Africa and other parts of the world. The museum will have a warm and friendly atmosphere, making the exhibition a strong idea for spending a day in Riga.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices:
- adults - 3.50 EUR,
- students and seniors - 3.00 EUR,
- school pupils - 1.50 EUR.
Some visitors will be admitted free of charge according to the museum’s rules.
Other flower and plant events at the Latvian National Museum of Natural History in 2026
The Latvian National Museum of Natural History has also published the schedule of other popular exhibitions for 2026. These events attract thousands of visitors from across Latvia every year and become important summer season events in Riga.
- “Rose Garden 2026” - June 3-7, 2026
- “Irises 2026” - June 10-13, 2026
- “Peonies 2026” - June 17-20, 2026
- “Lilies 2026” - July 15-18, 2026
- “Phlox 2026” - August 5-8, 2026
- “Tomatoes and Herbs 2026” - August 19-22, 2026
- “Dahlias 2026” - September 2-6, 2026
At these exhibitions, visitors will be able to see hundreds of flower varieties, receive gardening advice, buy plants and meet leading Latvian collectors and breeders. The summer exhibition season at the Nature Museum is traditionally one of the most popular events in Riga for nature and flower lovers.
Cactus exhibition in Riga 2026 - one of the most beautiful spring events
If you are looking for an interesting event in Riga in May 2026, “Cacti and Other Succulents 2026” will be an excellent choice. Tropical plants, hundreds of flowering cacti, experienced collectors and a special atmosphere will make this exhibition a memorable event. It will be suitable for the whole family, nature lovers, photographers and anyone who wants to see something unusual. In May, the Riga Nature Museum will become a real paradise of exotic plants.