Kalvystės muziejus
The forge museum in the Klaipėda Old Town, with authentic smith's tools, forged weather vanes and iron crosses.
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About the museum
The Kalvystės muziejus (Forge Museum) opened in 1992 in the heart of the Klaipėda Old Town, by the Old Market, next to the forge of Gustavas Kacke (1868–1944), which operated from the late 19th to the first half of the 20th century. It is a branch of the Mažosios Lietuvos istorijos muziejus.
The exhibition shows a decorative door fragment from the Radvilų kriptos (Radziwiłł Crypt) in Königsberg Cathedral, authentic smith's tools, dumplės and žaizdras (smithing tools), forged weather vanes typical of the port city, iron crosses from the late 19th to the first half of the 20th century, and cemetery fences from the old town cemetery, on whose site the Sculpture Park now stands.
In an authentic forge setting, with the help of the museum staff, visitors can make a piece of Baltic-style jewellery.
Highlights
- Decorative door fragment of the Radziwiłł Crypt from Königsberg Cathedral
- Authentic smith's tools, dumplės and žaizdras
- Forged weather vanes typical of Klaipėda
- Iron crosses and cemetery fences from the old city cemetery
- Educational session “Baltiški papuošalai” (Baltic Jewellery)
Permanent exhibition
- Kalvystės ekspozicija – Authentic smith's tools, forged weather vanes, iron crosses and cemetery fences, and a fragment of the Radziwiłł Crypt door from Königsberg Cathedral.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Mažosios Lietuvos istorijos muziejus
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1.50seniors, students and pupils (50% discount) |
| Children & teens | €1.50Pre-school and pre-primary children, pupils of Klaipėda's general education schools and children from children's homes visit free of charge. |
| Seniors | €1.50 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities and one accompanying person visit free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50 |
| Groups | –Tour for a group (up to 25 people): €25; tickets are bought separately. |
| Joint ticket to the Mažosios Lietuvos istorijos, Kalvystės and Pilies museums | €9With 50% discount: €4.50. |
| Educational session “Baltiški papuošalai” (Baltic Jewellery) | €5Price per participant. |
Free admission also for Lithuanian museum staff, ICOM members, teachers accompanying pupil groups and members of tourist firm and guide guilds (when accompanying groups of at least 5 people).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
During the educational session “Baltiški papuošalai”, in the forge setting and with the help of museum staff, visitors can make Baltic-style jewellery.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
The museum is pet-friendly.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours last 1 hour 30 minutes: from 15 June to 16 September on Wednesday–Thursday 10:00–17:00 and on Friday 10:00–16:00; at other times on Tuesday–Thursday 10:00–17:00 and on Friday 10:00–16:00. Register for tours and educational sessions by tel. +370 46 410 526 on Tuesday–Friday 10:00–16:00. |
