Natural History Museums in Lithuania
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Klaipėda County (8)
Utena County (7)
Vilnius County (6)
Alytus County (3)
Kaunas County (3)
Šiauliai County (3)
Marijampolė County (1)
Telšiai County (1)
Natural History Museums in Lithuania: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 32 natural history museums in Lithuania, spread across 8 counties and 30 towns and cities. Most of them are in Klaipėda County (8), Utena County (7), and Vilnius County (6).
At the city level, Šiauliai (2), Vilnius (2), and Akademija (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €6.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 24 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 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 natural history museums in Lithuania
The best-known natural history museums in Lithuania
Palangos gintaro muziejusNature · Palanga
Bitininkystės muziejusSpecial · Stripeikiai
Kauno Tado Ivanausko zoologijos muziejusNature · Kaunas
Lietuvos etnokosmologijos muziejusNature · Kulionys
Lietuvos jūrų muziejusNature · Klaipėda
Mizgirių Gintaro MuziejusSpecial · Nida
Žemės gelmių informacijos centrasNature · Vievis- Akmenės krašto muziejusRegional · Akmenė
- Akmenų muziejus „Jotvingių kiemas“Open-air · Kybartai
- Aukštadvario regioninio parko lankytojų centrasRegional · Aukštadvaris
Natural history museums in Lithuania with programs for families
- Palangos gintaro muziejusNature · Palanga
- Bitininkystės muziejusSpecial · Stripeikiai
- Lietuvos etnokosmologijos muziejusNature · Kulionys
- Lietuvos jūrų muziejusNature · Klaipėda
- Akmenės krašto muziejusRegional · Akmenė
- Aukštaitijos nacionalinio parko lankytojų centrasNature · Palūšė
- Betygalos muziejusRegional · Betygala
- Dzūkijos nacionalinio parko Marcinkonių lankytojų centrasNature · Marcinkonys
- Ežerų žvejybos muziejusSpecial · Mindūnai
- Girios aidasNature · Druskininkai
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Lithuania
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Lithuania?
Our directory currently lists 32 natural history museums in Lithuania across 30 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Lithuania?
Some of the best known are Palangos gintaro muziejus, Bitininkystės muziejus, Kauno Tado Ivanausko zoologijos muziejus, Lietuvos etnokosmologijos muziejus, and Lietuvos jūrų muziejus.
Which natural history museums in Lithuania offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Aukštaitijos nacionalinio parko lankytojų centras.
Which natural history museums in Lithuania are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as Kauno Tado Ivanausko zoologijos muziejus, Mizgirių Gintaro Muziejus, and Aukštaitijos nacionalinio parko lankytojų centras.
Which natural history museums in Lithuania are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Palangos gintaro muziejus, Bitininkystės muziejus, and Lietuvos jūrų muziejus. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Lithuania?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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