Ievos Simonaitytės memorialinis muziejus
The memorial museum of the Lithuania Minor writer Ieva Simonaitytė in Priekulė, set up in her summer house, with authentic interiors, a library and manuscripts.
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About the museum
The museum is a branch of the Gargždų krašto muziejus (Gargždai Regional Museum). It is set up in the summer house where the Lithuania Minor writer Ieva Simonaitytė lived and worked in the last decades of her life.
Visitors can see the surviving authentic interiors, the writer’s personal belongings, her library, manuscripts, photographs and the first editions of her books. The museum holds educational sessions, tours and cultural events on the history of Lithuania Minor, Prussian Lithuanian culture and the writer’s legacy.
Highlights
- Authentic interiors of the writer’s summer house
- Personal belongings, library and manuscripts
- First editions of I. Simonaitytė’s books
- Walking route “Evės takais” (On Eve’s Paths)
Permanent exhibition
- I. Simonaitytė – Mažosios Lietuvos metraštininkė – The writer’s life, work and memorial setting in the summer house: authentic interiors, personal belongings, library, manuscripts and first editions of her books.
- Operated by
- Gargždų krašto muziejus, biudžetinė įstaiga
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1 |
| Children & teens | –Pre-school children visit free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freePersons with disabilities visit free of charge. |
Free admission: On the last Friday of each month the exhibitions and displays can be visited free of charge.
Ticket prices are the same at the museum and its branches. Pre-school children, persons with disabilities, Lithuanian museum staff and ICOM members are admitted free. Tickets can be bought at the box office or online via Bilietai.lt; card payment is possible at the museum.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
For younger pupils (grades 1–4) the “Dirbtuvėlės I. Simonaitytės vasarnamyje” (Workshops in I. Simonaitytė’s Summer House) are offered.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The educational tours “Evės takais” (On Eve’s Paths) are for pupils of grades 5–12 and for adults; sessions take place in the museum or, by arrangement, in educational institutions. |