Energetikos ir technikos muziejus

About the museum

The Energetikos ir technikos muziejus, formerly called the Lietuvos energetikos muziejus (Lithuanian Energy Museum), is located in the building of Vilnius's first central power station. The power station started operating on 14 February 1903 and launched the modernisation of the Piromonto suburb and of the whole of Vilnius. The museum invited its first visitors on 14 February 2003, marking the centenary of the power station, but at that time it occupied only 13% of the former power station's premises.

In 2006 the museum signed an agreement for European Union Structural Funds support for a project whose aim was to convert the energy museum into a technology museum and to adapt the power station premises for cultural and tourism purposes. By the end of 2008 the building had been reconstructed, with the authentic power station equipment preserved, and the museum's area had grown from 800 to 5,000 sq m. A wind and solar power plant was installed on the roof of the building to demonstrate eco-friendly energy.

The museum combines authentic heritage with the interactive exhibitions typical of modern science museums. Visitors can see steam boilers, a turbo generator, the power station's control desk, a model of the city of Vilnius, and models of the Ignalina nuclear power plant and the Kruonis pumped-storage power plant. The newest space is the 1,000 sq m Virsmo salė, which houses two of the largest Tesla coils in the Baltic states. The ETM Vaikų stotelė (ETM Children's Stop) is for children, and there is a café terrace on the roof.

Highlights

• Authentic equipment of the former central power station of Vilnius: steam boilers, turbo generator, control desk
• Virsmo salė with two of the largest Tesla coils in the Baltic states and a Tesla show
• ETM Vaikų stotelė for the youngest visitors
• Models of Vilnius, the Ignalina nuclear power plant and the Kruonis pumped-storage power plant
• Café with a terrace on the museum roof and an escape room

Permanent exhibitions

• Energetikos ekspozicija buvusioje Vilniaus centrinėje elektrinėje – Authentic power station equipment – steam boilers, turbo generator and control desk – and models of the city of Vilnius, the Ignalina nuclear power plant and the Kruonis pumped-storage power plant.
• Virsmo salė – An interactive exhibition on people's relationship with energy, at the centre of which stand two of the largest Tesla coils in the Baltic states.
• ETM Vaikų stotelė – An educational space for the youngest visitors, with toys, magnetic mosaics and interactive floors.

Founded

2002

Operated by

VšĮ Lietuvos energetikos muziejus

Visitors per year

approx. 18,573

Admission & discounts

Standard tickets do not apply to the Virsmo salė and temporary exhibitions. Children under 6 and staff of Lithuanian museums enter free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

The museum has a lift and a toilet adapted for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

At the ETM Vaikų stotelė, the youngest visitors learn about colours, shapes, electricity and magnets, either on their own or with a guide-educator; the exhibits in the Virsmo salė are interactive.

Getting there & parking

The museum is near Vilnius Old Town, on the other bank of the Neris from Gediminas Castle and Cathedral Square.

Amenities & dining

• Café

The “Elektrinė” café is located in the museum foyer; coffee and snacks can be enjoyed on the open-air terrace on the museum roof, which offers a view over Vilnius.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

For events and room rental: tel. +370 5 234 0420.

Plan your visit