Adomo Galdiko muziejus

About the museum

The Adomo Galdiko muziejus is housed in a cultural heritage building in the Vilnius Old Town, on Arklių Street, in the former art library. The architect of the building was Vincentas Gorskis (1848–?). In the early 19th century the house belonged to state adviser Adomas de Štrungas; it was later bought by Elžbieta Bialozoraitė von Riomer, who had it rebuilt in 1880–1883 and in 1896 to Gorskis’s design. In Soviet times the building was devastated and remodelled; it later housed a children’s library and then the music and arts branch of the Vilnius City Central Library. In 2020–2021 the premises were renovated: stucco was restored, fragments of painting were uncovered and conserved, and stained-glass windows from the second half of the 20th century were preserved.

The museum was founded by the collector Arnas Jurskis, who had assembled the largest private collection of works by Adomas Galdikas (1893–1969); it opened in September 2021. It holds about 500 paintings and graphic works: portraits of women, still lifes, landscapes from the emigration period (Germany, France, USA), American abstraction, graphic works not yet exhibited, and studies. The collection includes the well-known “Portrait of the Jew Baruch” (1925–1926).

Visitors get to know the artist’s work not only by viewing the exhibition, but also during experiential tours (educational sessions) that use art therapy techniques. The display changes, and only part of the collection is shown at a time.

Highlights

• The largest private collection of works by Adomas Galdikas
• About 500 paintings and graphic works
• “Portrait of the Jew Baruch” (1925–1926)
• Restored 19th-century house in the Old Town
• Experiential tours (educational sessions) with art therapy techniques

Permanent exhibition

• Adomo Galdiko kūrybos paroda – Works from the museum’s collection in the building on Arklių Street; part of the collection is shown and rotated periodically.

Founded

2021

Operated by

VšĮ „Adomo Galdiko muziejus ir menų mokykla“

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Guided tours are not fully adapted for visitors with mobility impairments.

Kids & families

Only partly suitable for kids

Children must be supervised by a parent or another adult.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Coat check

Large items, coats, backpacks and umbrellas are left in the cloakroom; visitors are offered overshoes or slippers.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The 200 m² historic museum space is available for rent for meetings, conferences and events (conference table for 11 people, digital screen).

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