Special-Interest Museums in Lithuania
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
Kaunas County (13)
Vilnius County (10)
Utena County (9)
Marijampolė County (6)
Šiauliai County (6)
Panevėžys County (4)
Klaipėda County (3)
Telšiai County (2)
Alytus County (1)
Special-Interest Museums in Lithuania: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 54 special-interest museums in Lithuania, spread across 9 counties and 32 towns and cities. Most of them are in Kaunas County (13), Vilnius County (10), and Utena County (9).
At the city level, Kaunas (9), Vilnius (8), and Šiauliai (6) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.
6 museums are 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 €3 and €8.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 38 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 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 special-interest museums in Lithuania
The best-known special-interest museums in Lithuania
Velnių muziejusSpecial · Kaunas
Bitininkystės muziejusSpecial · Stripeikiai
Lietuvos etnokosmologijos muziejusNature · Kulionys
Lietuvos teatro, muzikos ir kino muziejusSpecial · Vilnius
Lietuvos medicinos ir farmacijos istorijos muziejusSpecial · Kaunas
Laikrodžių muziejusSpecial · Klaipėda
Arklio muziejusRegional · Niūronys
Kalvystės muziejusSpecial · Klaipėda
Pinigų muziejusSpecial · Vilnius
Tautinės muzikos muziejusSpecial · Kaunas
Special-interest museums in Lithuania with free admission
Special-interest museums in Lithuania with programs for families
- Bitininkystės muziejusSpecial · Stripeikiai
- Lietuvos etnokosmologijos muziejusNature · Kulionys
- Lietuvos teatro, muzikos ir kino muziejusSpecial · Vilnius
- Laikrodžių muziejusSpecial · Klaipėda
- Arklio muziejusRegional · Niūronys
- Kalvystės muziejusSpecial · Klaipėda
- Pinigų muziejusSpecial · Vilnius
- Tautinės muzikos muziejusSpecial · Kaunas
Lietuvos sporto muziejusSpecial · Kaunas- Molėtų technikos muziejusTechnology · Tumenčizna
Wheelchair-accessible special-interest museums in Lithuania
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many special-interest museums are there in Lithuania?
Our directory currently lists 54 special-interest museums in Lithuania across 32 towns and cities.
What are the best-known special-interest museums in Lithuania?
Some of the best known are Velnių muziejus, Bitininkystės muziejus, Lietuvos etnokosmologijos muziejus, Lietuvos teatro, muzikos ir kino muziejus, and Lietuvos medicinos ir farmacijos istorijos muziejus.
Which special-interest museums in Lithuania offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example Pinigų muziejus, Kauno policijos muziejus, Lietuvos policijos muziejus, and Pasieniečių muziejus.
Which special-interest museums in Lithuania are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Arklio muziejus, Gintaro muziejus-galerija, and Mizgirių Gintaro Muziejus.
Which special-interest museums in Lithuania are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Bitininkystės muziejus, Pinigų muziejus, and Fotografijos muziejus. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in Lithuania?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €25. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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