World Cultures Museums in Lithuania
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Vilnius County (5)
Marijampolė County (3)
Alytus County (2)
Šiauliai County (2)
Telšiai County (2)
Panevėžys County (1)
Utena County (1)
World Cultures Museums in Lithuania: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 16 world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania, spread across 7 counties and 15 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vilnius County (5), Marijampolė County (3), and Alytus County (2).
At the city level, Vilnius (2), Joniškis (1), and Kapčiamiestis (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
4 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 €4 and €6.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 9 offer dedicated programs for families, and 1 has 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania
Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“History · Šeduva
Kupiškio muziejusRegional · Kupiškis- Lietuvos žydų kultūros ir tapatybės muziejusWorld cultures · Vilnius
- Čekauskų etnografijos muziejusRegional · Lekėčiai
- Joniškio sinagogų kompleksasWorld cultures · Joniškis
- Kraštiečių muziejusRegional · Zarasai
- Lietuvos totorių buities muziejusWorld cultures · Subartonys
- Privatus etnografinis miško muziejusRegional · Kapčiamiestis
Reškutėnų muziejusRegional · Reškutėnai- S. Šapšalo karaimų tautos muziejusWorld cultures · Trakai
World cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania with free admission
World cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania with programs for families
- Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“History · Šeduva
- Kupiškio muziejusRegional · Kupiškis
- Lietuvos žydų kultūros ir tapatybės muziejusWorld cultures · Vilnius
- Čekauskų etnografijos muziejusRegional · Lekėčiai
- Kraštiečių muziejusRegional · Zarasai
- Užgavėnių ekspozicijaSpecial · Plateliai
- Vilniaus krašto etnografinis muziejusRegional · Nemenčinė
- Vilniaus universiteto muziejusHistory · Vilnius
- Zanavykų muziejusRegional · Tubeliai
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Lithuania?
Our directory currently lists 16 world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania?
Some of the best known are Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“, Kupiškio muziejus, Lietuvos žydų kultūros ir tapatybės muziejus, Čekauskų etnografijos muziejus, and Joniškio sinagogų kompleksas.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“, Kupiškio muziejus, Šakių dekanato muziejus, and Vilniaus universiteto muziejus.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Kupiškio muziejus, Šakių dekanato muziejus, and Vilniaus universiteto muziejus.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“, Kupiškio muziejus, and Čekauskų etnografijos muziejus. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Lithuania?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.20 to €8. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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