IX Fort Museum and memorial complex in Kaunas, Lithuania

Andrius Aleksandravičius

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History and archeology museums

Lithuania boasts a rich history stretching across millennia. The country’s museums serve as windows into this past, from the ancient ruins of Kernavė to the haunting tales of the KGB Museum. Each venue weaves a unique story, capturing moments of medieval grandeur, maritime heritage, or freedom...

fights. As gateways to Lithuania's cultural journey, these institutions beckon visitors to explore, discover, and connect with a nation's soul etched in time.

Archaeological Site Museum of Kernavė

Kernius St. 4A, Kernavė, Širvintos Dist.

April 1-October 30 II: 10:00-17:00; III-VII: 10:00-18:00

Trakai History Museum (Trakai Island Castle)

Kęstutis St. 4, Trakai

March 1-April 30, October 1-November 30 II-VII: 10:00-18:00; May 1-September 30 I-VII: 10:00-19:00; December 1-February 28 (29) III-VII: 10:00-18:00

Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania near Cathedral Square in Vilnius

Palace of the Grand Dukes in Vilnius

Katedra Sq. 4, Vilnius

September 1–May 31 II-III, V-VI: 10:00-18:00; IV: 10:00-20:00; VII: 10:00-16:00; June 1-August 31 I-II, III, VII: 10:00-18:00; IV-VI: 10:00-20:00

National Museum of Lithuania

Arsenalas St. 1, Vilnius

II-VII: 10:00-18:00

Klaipėda Castle Museum

Priešpilis St. 2, Klaipėda

II-VI: 10:00-18:00

Vilnius University Museum

Universitetas St. 5, Vilnius

I-VI: 9:00-18:00

Chaim Frenkel Villa-Museum

Vilnius St. 74, Šiauliai

Museum: II-V: 10:00-18:00; VI-VII: 11:00-17:00 Parko: I–VII: 10:00 – 22:00

President’s residence building in Kaunas, Lithuania

The Historical Presidential Palace of Lithuania in Kaunas

Vilnius St. 33, Kaunas

II-III, V: 10:00-17:00; IV: 10:00-19:00; VI-VII: 11:00-16:00

Vytautas the Great War Museum

K. Donelaitis St. 64, Kaunas

II-VII 10:00-17:00

Kaunas Fortress historic military defense complex and museum in Lithuania

The Ninth Fort of Kaunas Fortress

Žemaičiai Highroad 75, Kaunas

April 1st - September 30th II-V: 09:00 - 17:00, VI-VII: 10:00 - 18:00, October 1st - March 31st II-VII: 09:00 - 17:00

Freedom Struggles Museum

Stotis St. 39, Utena

II-VI: 10:00-16:00

Museum of Genocide Victims (KGB Museum) in Vilnius with historical artifacts

Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

Aukos St. 2A, Vilnius

III-VI: 10:00-18:00; VII: 10:00-17:00

Cold War Museum in the Žemaitija National Park

Šilinė St. 4, Plokščiai Village, Plungė Dist.

I-VII: 10:00-18:00

Sugihara House

Vaižgantas St. 30, Kaunas

III 11:00-16:00; IV 11:00-19:00; V 11:00-16:00

Museum of the Battles for Freedom

Stotis Str. 39, Utena

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Local History Museum of Utena

Utenis Alley 3, Utena

II-V 10:00 - 18:00; VI 10:00 - 17:00

The Lost Shtetl Museum

Žvejų St. 14, 82228, Šeduva

II-VII 10:00–18:00