MuseumsAtlasDiscover museums worldwide
Language and currency
Sign in
Account

Save with a free account

With an account you can save museums and exhibitions and have your list on all your devices – website and app, no password needed.

Create a free accountI already have an account

History Museums in Lithuania

Museums telling the story of German and European history – from cultural history to the recent past.

168Museums
10Counties
Filter on the map

Vilnius County (50)

Kaunas County (27)

Klaipėda County (18)

Utena County (15)

Šiauliai County (13)

Marijampolė County (11)

Alytus County (9)

Panevėžys County (9)

Tauragė County (8)

Telšiai County (8)

History Museums in Lithuania: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 168 history museums in Lithuania, spread across 10 counties and 96 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vilnius County (50), Kaunas County (27), and Klaipėda County (18).

At the city level, Vilnius (29), Kaunas (17), and Šiauliai (7) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several history museums in a single day.

13 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, and the middle half charge between €2 and €6.

16 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 93 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 history museums in Lithuania

Frequently asked questions

How many history museums are there in Lithuania?

Our directory currently lists 168 history museums in Lithuania across 96 towns and cities.

What are the best-known history museums in Lithuania?

Some of the best known are Grūto parkas, Medininkų pilis, Okupacijų ir laisvės kovų muziejus, Signatarų namai, and Trakų Pusiasalio pilis.

Which history museums in Lithuania offer free admission?

13 museums are free to visit – for example Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“, Jonavos krašto muziejus, Pinigų muziejus, and Kauno policijos muziejus.

Which history museums in Lithuania are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 31 are open, such as Grūto parkas, Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus, and Lietuvos aviacijos muziejus.

Which history museums in Lithuania are wheelchair accessible?

16 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Lietuvos jūrų muziejus, Lietuvos aviacijos muziejus, and Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit history museums in Lithuania?

A regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, with prices ranging from €0.50 to €25. Children, students and families usually pay less.

Other categories: Art & Design · Natural History · Science & Technology · Archaeology & Antiquity · Memorials · Castles, Palaces & Monasteries · Open-Air Museums · City & Regional Museums · World Cultures & Ethnology · People & Literature · Special-Interest Museums

MuseumsAtlas app icon

MuseumsAtlas app

All museums on one map, always with you: opening hours, admission prices and accessibility.

Get it on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Welcome to MuseumsAtlas

We use cookies for some features so that our website works perfectly for you. Choose “Accept and continue” to use the website without restrictions.