Muziejus „Dingęs štetlas“
The Šeduva Jewish history museum tells of the life of the shtetl community and of the Holocaust; it has a free exhibition in nine galleries.
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About the museum
The Šeduvos žydų istorijos muziejus “Dingęs štetlas” (Vanished Shtetl) opened to visitors on 20 September 2025. It is dedicated to preserving the culture, traditions and history of the Jewish community that lived in Šeduva, and to remembering other Lithuanian shtetls. The museum complex consists of several buildings, a memorial park and, opposite, the old Jewish cemetery of Šeduva.
The exhibition is arranged in nine galleries, four of which are the main ones. The focus is on three periods: the interwar period (1918–1939), the Second World War (1939–1945) and the first decade after the war. The world of the shtetl is recreated through photographs, maps of the towns, written records, authentic historical and religious objects and video testimonies, in which descendants of Šeduva's Jews tell their families' stories.
In each gallery visitors can listen to audio recordings and watch historical documentary films. Visitors with visual impairments are provided with tactile plans, objects that can be recognised by touch, and an audio guide. Visits, guided tours and educational sessions at the museum are free of charge, but the time must be booked in advance.
Highlights
- Nine galleries about the shtetl of Šeduva, from the interwar period to the postwar years
- Authentic artefacts, photographs and video testimonies of family histories
- Memorial park and the old Jewish cemetery of Šeduva next to the museum
- Free visits and free guided tours (registration required)
- Tactile plans, objects that can be recognised by touch and an audio guide for the visually impaired
Permanent exhibition
- Dingęs štetlas – The exhibition in nine galleries tells of the Jewish community of Šeduva in the interwar period, during the Second World War and in the first decade after the war, and shows authentic artefacts, photographs and video testimonies.
- Founded
- 2025
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freeChildren are welcome at the museum; the Holocaust gallery is recommended from age 12. |
| Visitors with disabilities | free |
| Groups | free per personA group tour lasts about 2 hours; a group may be no larger than 25 people, and larger groups are divided. |
Admission, guided tours and educational sessions are free of charge, but a free ticket and a time slot must be booked in advance online; a confirmation email with the ticket is sent once the booking is confirmed.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
Lifts are installed on all floors of the museum. Each floor has tactile plans, each gallery has a tactile image, and selected artefacts and copies can be touched. An audio guide track has been prepared for partially sighted and blind visitors; on request, lighting and sounds can be dimmed. There are two parking spaces for visitors with disabilities next to the entrance.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Time needed | approx. 3 hrs |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
Children are welcome at the museum, but some galleries contain sensitive content – the Holocaust gallery is recommended from age 12. Free educational sessions are offered.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Šeduva can be reached by bus from many Lithuanian towns (timetable on autobusubilietai.lt) and by direct trains from Panevėžys and Radviliškis.
By car
Free parking
There is a free car park next to the museum with an electric vehicle charging station; the number of places is limited, and more parking spaces are available in Šeduva.
- Accessible parking
The museum's address is Žvejų g. 14, Šeduva.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
The museum café serves coffee, tea and light snacks. There is a water station and free wireless internet in the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2 hrs |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming are permitted for personal purposes only; for commercial purposes contact the information centre. Commemorative photo sessions in the park and at the museum's approaches are not allowed. |
| Good to know | The recommended visit lasts 3–4 hours. Free guided tours take place at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 (advance registration required); when booking, state the language (English or Lithuanian) and any special needs. Up to 30 individual visitors may view the exhibition at the same time. Entry and audio guides are not guaranteed for visitors who have not registered. Visitors with animals, except specially trained assistance dogs, are not admitted. There are several audio guide stations in the cemetery. |
