Bulvės muziejus
Private museum in Kudirkos Naumiestis that tells the story of potato growing, shows old farming tools and invites visitors to potato variety tastings.
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About the museum
The Bulvės muziejus (Potato Museum) in Kudirkos Naumiestis was founded by agronomist Jonas Valaitis. He settled in a renovated old pumping station building, in which the history of potato growing from ancient times is exhibited.
The exhibition shows not modern but old farming tools: horse harnesses, harrows and about 300 different horseshoes. On the first floor of the building there is a viewing platform with views of the countryside, and in a special cellar tastings of different potato varieties take place.
A potato cannon stands in front of the museum, and the museum tower houses a four-bell carillon that is played by means of potatoes. In the courtyard grows a presidential oak planted during a potato festival. In the nearby café “Pas Mindaugą” cepelinai (Lithuanian potato dumplings) are made according to the recipe of Alma Adamkienė.
Highlights
- History of potato growing and old tools
- Tasting of different potato varieties in the cellar
- Potato cannon and carillon
- Viewing platform on the first floor
Permanent exhibition
- Bulvių auginimo istorija – The history of potato growing from ancient times, and old farming tools: horse harnesses, harrows and horseshoes.
- Operated by
- Privatus muziejus (savininkas Jonas Valaitis)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Groups (10+ people) | –Tastings for groups of 10 or more: potato variety tasting – €4 per person; tasting with a hot dish in the café – an extra €6 for the hot dish. |
| Tasting of different potato varieties | €4For groups of 10 to 15 people, about 20 min. |
| Hot dish at the café “Pas Mindaugą” | €6For groups of 10 to 50 people; with the tasting about 1 hour. |
| Guided tour of Kudirkos Naumiestis | €3The tour is led by the museum's owner. |
Admission to the museum costs €3 per person.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Groups must arrange the visit and the tasting in advance. |
