Memorial Sites in Lithuania
Places of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism and the East German dictatorship, with exhibitions and educational programs.
Vilnius County (5)
Kaunas County (4)
Alytus County (3)
Klaipėda County (3)
Marijampolė County (1)
Panevėžys County (1)
Šiauliai County (1)
Tauragė County (1)
Telšiai County (1)
Utena County (1)
Memorial Sites in Lithuania: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 21 memorial sites in Lithuania, spread across 10 counties and 15 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vilnius County (5), Kaunas County (4), and Alytus County (3).
At the city level, Vilnius (5), Kaunas (3), and Druskininkai (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €2 and €8.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 7 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 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 memorial sites in Lithuania
The best-known memorial sites in Lithuania
Okupacijų ir laisvės kovų muziejusMemorial · Vilnius
Kauno tvirtovės VII fortasMemorial · Kaunas
Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“History · Šeduva- Panerių memorialasMemorial · Vilnius
- Daugiakultūris centrasHistory · Kėdainiai
- Druskininkų rezistencijos ir tremties muziejusMemorial · Druskininkai
- Holokausto ekspozicijaMemorial · Vilnius
- Juozo Zdebskio muziejusPeople · Gegutė
- Laisvės kovų ir tremties istorijos muziejusMemorial · Priekulė
- Laisvės kovų istorijos muziejus ObeliuoseMemorial · Obeliai
Memorial sites in Lithuania with free admission
Memorial sites in Lithuania with programs for families
- Kauno tvirtovės VII fortasMemorial · Kaunas
- Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“History · Šeduva
- Daugiakultūris centrasHistory · Kėdainiai
- Laisvės kovų istorijos muziejus ObeliuoseMemorial · Obeliai
- Laisvės kovų muziejusMemorial · Utena
- Tuskulėnų rimties parko memorialinis kompleksasMemorial · Vilnius
- Vilniaus televizijos bokštasMemorial · Vilnius
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Lithuania?
Our directory currently lists 21 memorial sites in Lithuania across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Lithuania?
Some of the best known are Okupacijų ir laisvės kovų muziejus, Kauno tvirtovės VII fortas, Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“, Panerių memorialas, and Daugiakultūris centras.
Which memorial sites in Lithuania offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“, Panerių memorialas, and Tremties ir rezistencijos ekspozicija.
Which memorial sites in Lithuania are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Sugiharos namai, Tremties ir rezistencijos ekspozicija, and Vilniaus televizijos bokštas.
Which memorial sites in Lithuania are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Lithuania?
A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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