Discover
the secret of
chocolate

To start a journey

From cocoa bean

PULL ME

The production of chocolate step by step

The Jungle Kingdom

The Jungle Kingdom

Where Do
Cocoa Trees grow?

THIS EQUATORIAL BELT IS ALSO KNOWN AS
COCOA BELT.
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, is the world's largest exporter of cocoa beans. It produces 33% of the world's cocoa, which is 1 444 8992 tons.
Varieties of Cocoa Beans

Varieties of Cocoa Beans

CRIOLLO

Criollo

FORASTERO

FORASTERO

TRINITARIO

Trinitario

The History of Packaging

The Historical
Products

A little history

Prozit

Prozit

Serenāde

Serenāde

Selection

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Sarkanā magone

Sarkanā magone

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"Laima" Clock

"Laima" Clock Throughout the Years

1924

"Veckalna pulkstenis"

At the request of Andrejs Veckalns, the deputy of 1st Saeima, the clock is built at the entrance to the Old Town in order to keep workers on time for work. It has been known as “Veckalna pulkstenis” nationwide.

1929

The Most Precise Clock In Riga

The clock is linked to the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Latvia that way becoming the most accurate clock in Riga. By showing the correct time, the clock becomes the most popular meeting place.

1934

The Great Clock

The name of the chocolate manufacturer Teodors Rigerts, who opened the first chocolate factory in Latvia, appears on the sides of the clock. Teodors Rigerts' factory became one of the the biggest sweets producers in the Baltics and Russia. Rigerts' clock is now being called “The Great Clock” by the residents.

1935

The clock is moved a few meters away from the side of the street arriving to its new location and remains there to this day. In 1936, the renewed clock is decorated with the inscriptions of the country's largest confectionery manufacturers “Laima” logo. From now on the clock is being called the “Laima” clock.

1940

Political Propaganda

During the Soviet times, for many years, the clock was being used as a “political information board”. For example there was a time when sides of the clock were decorated with “Peace” inscriptions in different languages.

1976

The clock on the corner of Lenina Street and Soviet Boulevard (currently Brivibas Street and Aspazijas Boulevard corner) is well known to every resident of Riga. At this time the clock is decorated with series of images with “Daiļrade” inscriptions and pictures of jewelry, amber, bright decorative carpets and leather goods.

1995

Restoration of The Clock

The “Laima” clock is being restored. Until now the mechanism of the clock was located in the kiosk, but now it is relocated to the corps of the clock. Another clock mechanism - electrical back up mechanism, is set up in the kiosk.

1999

AS “Laima” restores the clock in 30's style. Redesigning of the clock was accomplished under the guidance of the architect Armands Bisenieks. AS “Laima” donates the clock to the City of Riga on its 800th anniversary.

2017

The clock is being restored in honor of Latvia’s centenary. The restoration is made by designer Arvis Sproģis. The restored clock hourly plays one of Maestro's Raimonds Pauls well known melodies.

1940

Political Propaganda

During the Soviet times, for many years, the clock was being used as a “political information board”. For example there was a time when sides of the clock were decorated with “Peace” inscriptions in different languages.

1976

The clock on the corner of Lenina Street and Soviet Boulevard (currently Brivibas Street and Aspazijas Boulevard corner) is well known to every resident of Riga. At this time the clock is decorated with series of images with “Daiļrade” inscriptions and pictures of jewelry, amber, bright decorative carpets and leather goods.

1995

Restoration of The Clock

The “Laima” clock is being restored. Until now the mechanism of the clock was located in the kiosk, but now it is relocated to the corps of the clock. Another clock mechanism - electrical back up mechanism, is set up in the kiosk.

1999

AS “Laima” restores the clock in 30's style. Redesigning of the clock was accomplished under the guidance of the architect Armands Bisenieks. AS “Laima” donates the clock to the City of Riga on its 800th anniversary.

2017

The clock is being restored in honor of Latvia’s centenary. The restoration is made by designer Arvis Sproģis. The restored clock hourly plays one of Maestro's Raimonds Pauls well known melodies.

Human body

DO YOU KNOW
HOW CHOCOLATE AFFECTS
YOUR BODY?

Kotdivuāra

Kotdivuāra jeb Ziloņkaula Krasts ir lielākā kakao pupiņu eksportētājvalsts pasaulē. Tajā tiek saražoti 33% no visa pasaules kakao, kas ir 1 444 8992 tonnas.

Kotdivuāra

Kotdivuāra jeb Ziloņkaula Krasts ir lielākā kakao pupiņu eksportētājvalsts pasaulē. Tajā tiek saražoti 33% no visa pasaules kakao, kas ir 1 444 8992 tonnas.

Services

Museum services

Once you've learned all the interesting facts about chocolate, its history and the process of making it, it's time to enjoy it with all your senses! We offer you to make your own chocolate candies and taste them afterwards whilst enjoying the aesthetic environment and indulging in the pleasant atmosphere. Together we can create unforgettable celebrations not only for smaller groups but for corporate events also!

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