Angelų muziejus
The first angel museum in Lithuania, in Anykščiai, shows the collection of angels donated by Beatričė Kleizaitė-Vasaris, and works by painters and folk artists.
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About the museum
In 2010 the first Angel Museum in Lithuania opened its doors in Anykščiai. Lithuanian art historian and theatre and culture figure Beatričė Kleizaitė-Vasaris donated her collection to it; it contains 109 angels – paintings, graphic works and Lithuanian folk art. Having donated the collection, she declared Anykščiai the City of Angels and began inviting artists to donate at least one work each to the museum.
The permanent exhibition shows works by laureates of the Lithuanian National Culture and Arts Prize Leonas Strioga, Vladas Vildžiūnas and Leonardas Gutauskas, by painters Aloyzas Stasiulevičius, Vytautas Ignas, Jurga Ivanauskaitė, Filomena Linčiūtė-Vaitiekūnienė and other authors, and works by folk artists. The collection is being added to through the campaign “Dovanok muziejui angelą” (Donate an Angel to the Museum) and through the plein-air sessions of angel makers held since 2011. There are also exhibits donated by embassies of foreign countries. The museum belongs to the Anykščiai Arts Centre.
Highlights
- Beatričė Kleizaitė-Vasaris's collection of 109 angels
- Works by painters and folk artists depicting angels
- Works from the plein-air sessions of angel makers
- An angel to whom you can tell a dream
Permanent exhibition
- Angelų muziejaus nuolatinė ekspozicija – Works by painters and folk artists depicting angels, the collection donated by Beatričė Kleizaitė-Vasaris, and works created during the plein-air sessions.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Anykščių menų centras
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2pupils, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 7 · Children under 7 enter free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1 |
| Families | €7Family ticket. |
| Visiting the temporary exhibitions | €1 |
Free admission: Free admission for children under 7, residents of children's homes, Lithuanian museum staff, guides, ICOM members, employees of the Department of Cultural Heritage and teachers accompanying groups of at least 10 pupils.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
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| Family ticket | €7 · Family ticket. |
- Family tours & workshops
A family ticket is sold and educational programmes are held.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the centre of Anykščiai, on Vilniaus Street, near the Church of St Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum offers educational programmes; information is published on the website of the Anykščiai Arts Centre. |
