Holokausto ekspozicija
The first Holocaust exhibition in the Baltic States (since 1991), which tells the story of the destruction of Jews in Lithuania during the German occupation.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Holokausto ekspozicija (Holocaust Exhibition) on Pamėnkalnio Street is a branch of the Vilniaus Gaono žydų istorijos muziejus (Vilnius Gaon Jewish History Museum). In 1991 the first Holocaust exhibition, not only in Lithuania but in all the Baltic countries, opened its doors in this building.
Visitors can learn in chronological order about German policy and the course of the Holocaust in Lithuania: restrictions on Jewish rights, the establishment of ghettos, mass killings and other events. The opening section briefly reviews the life of the pre-war Jewish community, but the main focus is on the years of Nazi occupation. The history of the largest ghettos in Lithuania, in Vilnius, Kaunas and Šiauliai, is discussed separately.
Key themes
- The first Holocaust exhibition in the Baltic States (1991)
- Chronological account of the Holocaust in Lithuania
- History of the Vilnius, Kaunas and Šiauliai ghettos
- Restrictions on Jewish rights and mass killings
Permanent exhibition
- Holokausto ekspozicija – The German occupation policy and the course of the Holocaust in Lithuania are presented chronologically, together with life in the ghettos and the mass killings.
- Founded
- 1991
- Operated by
- Vilniaus Gaono žydų istorijos muziejus
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4pupils, students, pensioners up to 80 and other groups with a card (50% discount) |
| Children & teens | €4Pre-school children are admitted free; pupils get a reduced ticket. |
| Seniors | €4Pensioners up to 80; admission is free from the age of 80. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free for persons with disabilities and their personal assistants or one accompanying person. |
| Students & apprentices | €4Full-time students, on presentation of a card. |
| Families | €12Family ticket for one branch: up to 2 adults and 4 school-age children. |
| Personal ticket (valid for 7 days, one visit to the museum’s three branches) | €12 |
| Family ticket for 7 days across the three branches (up to 2 adults and 4 children) | €20 |
| Guided tour in Lithuanian (for groups), without visitor tickets | €30Applies at the S. Bako muziejus, the Holocaust exhibition and the Lithuanian Jewish Culture and Identity Museum |
Free admission: On the last Sunday of every month the museum is free of charge for all visitors.
Prices are valid from 1 August 2026. A reduction (50%) applies on presentation of proof. Tours are conducted in Lithuanian, English and Russian; other languages by arrangement.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Family ticket | €12 · Family ticket for one branch: up to 2 adults and 4 school-age children. |
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The topic is difficult; it suits older children and teenagers, together with adults.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Juozo Tumo-Vaižganto
Stop “Juozo Tumo-Vaižganto” – a few minutes on foot.
By car
There are few parking spaces next to the museum.
Easily reached from Gedimino prospektas.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours are conducted in Lithuanian, English and Russian; other languages by arrangement. |
