Museums
History, art, military and ethnographic museums across Lithuania.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
The largest Lithuanian history museum, founded in 1855, holding over a million exhibits from prehistory to the present day. The museum operates in the New Arsenal, near Gediminas Tower.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
The main Lithuanian art gallery, presenting 20th–21st century Lithuanian art in a modern space by the Neris River. The collection includes painting, sculpture, graphics, and photography.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
The oldest and largest art museum in Lithuania, founded in 1933, preserving over 230,000 artworks. The museum administers several branches across the country.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
The reconstructed residential palace complex of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania rulers in the Vilnius Lower Castle. The museum exhibits Renaissance and Baroque period collections.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
A museum in the former KGB building on Gediminas Avenue, presenting the history of Soviet and Nazi occupations. The basement preserves authentic prisoner cells and interrogation rooms.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
A modern contemporary art museum designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, showcasing Lithuanian art from the mid-20th century. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
An interactive museum in the former Vilnius power station, presenting the history of energy and technology. Especially suitable for families with children due to abundant interactive exhibits.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
One of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in 1579, with unique frescoed library halls and an exhibition within a 13-courtyard ensemble. The museum presents academic history from the Jesuit era.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
A museum in the old Vilnius arsenal, presenting Lithuanian applied art and design from ancient times to contemporary trends. International exhibitions are regularly organized.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
The largest museum in Kaunas, preserving the creative legacy of the brilliant Lithuanian painter and composer M.K. Ciurlionis. The collection includes over 300 of his paintings and musical compositions.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
A former Kaunas Fortress fort that became a memorial site for World War II victims. Over 50,000 people, mostly of Jewish origin, were murdered here.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
The only museum of its kind in the world, housing over 3,000 devil figurines from various countries. The collection was started by artist Antanas Zmuidzinavicius.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
A museum in the Kaunas Old Town presenting the city's history from its founding to the present day. The exhibition covers archaeological finds, the interwar Lithuanian capital period, and modern Kaunas.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
One of the largest war museums in the Baltic States, founded in 1921 at the end of Laisves Avenue. The exhibition covers Lithuanian military history from the GDL era to NATO membership.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
A museum near the Kaunas airfield, presenting Lithuanian aviation history from the Darius and Girenas flight. Authentic aircraft, engines, and aviation relics are on display.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
A museum in the home of poet Maironis by the Nemunas, presenting Lithuanian literary history from the 16th century to the present. Original manuscripts and personal belongings of writers are preserved.
Mažoji Lietuva · Klaipėdos m. sav.
One of the most popular museums in Lithuania, housed in a 19th-century fortress in the Curonian Spit. It features a dolphinarium, aquarium, and maritime exhibition.
Mažoji Lietuva · Klaipėdos m. sav.
A museum in Klaipeda's Old Town presenting the history and culture of the Lithuania Minor region. The exhibition covers the region's development from Prussian tribes to the 20th century.
Mažoji Lietuva · Klaipėdos m. sav.
The only clock museum in Lithuania, presenting the history of timekeeping from ancient sundials to modern atomic chronometers. It operates in a neoclassical building.
Mažoji Lietuva · Neringos m. sav.
A memorial museum in Nobel laureate Thomas Mann's summer house in Nida. The writer spent three summers here (1930–1932) and wrote part of his novel "Joseph and His Brothers".
Žemaitija · Palangos m. sav.
An amber museum in the Tiskevicius palace in Palanga Botanical Park. The collection holds over 28,000 amber pieces, including unique inclusions with insect remains.
Žemaitija · Palangos m. sav.
A museum in Lithuanian sculptor and artist Antanas Monchis' birthplace in Palanga. Sculptures, paintings, and graphic works created in Paris and Lithuania are exhibited.
Aukštaitija · Molėtų r. sav.
A unique museum on Kulionys Hill exploring the relationship between humans and the cosmos through science and ethnoculture. The museum houses an observatory with one of the largest telescopes in Northern Europe.
Aukštaitija · Kaišiadorių r. sav.
The largest open-air museum in Europe, covering 195 hectares by the Kaunas Reservoir. Authentic 18th–20th century Lithuanian rural homesteads from all ethnographic regions are recreated here.
Žemaitija · Šiaulių m. sav.
One of the oldest museums in Lithuania, founded in 1923, presenting the history, archaeology, and ethnography of the Siauliai region. The museum has several branches in the city.
Žemaitija · Šiaulių r. sav.
An information center by the famous Hill of Crosses – one of the most unique sacred places in the world with over 200,000 crosses. The center presents the hill's history and symbolism.
Žemaitija · Šiaulių m. sav.
A unique bicycle museum in Siauliai, presenting the evolution of the bicycle from the 19th century to modern models. The collection includes over 200 bicycles and related exhibits.
Aukštaitija · Panevėžio m. sav.
The main Panevezys regional museum, presenting the region's nature, history, and culture. The collections hold over 150,000 exhibits, including valuable archaeological finds.
Dzūkija · Trakų r. sav.
A museum in the restored Trakai Island Castle – the only water castle in Eastern Europe. The exhibition presents the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania rulers and Karaite culture.
Aukštaitija · Širvintų r. sav.
A museum at the UNESCO World Heritage Site – the ancient Lithuanian capital of Kernave. The exhibition presents archaeological finds from the Stone Age to the medieval period.
Aukštaitija · Biržų r. sav.
A museum in the rebuilt Birzai Castle, presenting the history of northern Lithuania and the heritage of the Radvila dukes. The castle hosts historical exhibitions and a cultural events space.
Dzūkija · Druskininkų sav.
A unique park-museum near Druskininkai, exhibiting Soviet-era sculptures and propaganda artwork. Known as "Stalin World" – it is a distinctive open-air Soviet exhibition.
Dzūkija · Druskininkų sav.
A museum presenting the history of the Druskininkai spa resort from the 18th-century discovery of mineral waters to the modern resort. Balneology and spa heritage is exhibited.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
A museum in Vilnius Old Town presenting the history of Lithuanian performing arts and cinema. Theatre costumes, musical instruments, film documents, and personal archives are preserved.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus r. sav.
An open-air museum near the geographical center of Europe, exhibiting over 100 monumental contemporary art sculptures from 33 countries. The park covers 55 hectares of forest.
Žemaitija · Radviliškio r. sav.
A museum of Radviliskis town presenting the region's history, railway heritage, and memory of the partisan movement. The exhibition includes archaeological finds and ethnographic exhibits.
Aukštaitija · Rokiškio r. sav.
A museum in the Rokiskis manor ensemble presenting the history of northeastern Lithuania and the heritage of the Tyzenhauz and Przezdziecki families. The manor park is a cultural heritage site.
Aukštaitija · Utenos r. sav.
A museum presenting the history, nature, and culture of the Utena region. The exhibition encompasses archaeological finds, ethnographic exhibits, and Aukstaitija region folk art.
Žemaitija · Telšių r. sav.
The main museum of the Samogitia region in Telsiai, presenting Samogitian history, language, culture, and ethnographic heritage. The museum is named after the ancient sacred place – Alka.