Katinų muziejus
The only museum for cats in the Baltic states, in Šiauliai, with thousands of exhibits from all over the world and an animal garden.
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About the museum
The Katinų muziejus was founded in 1990 by the naturalist Vanda Kavaliauskienė (1923–2011). Her extensive collection of cats of all kinds no longer fitted in her home, so it was moved to the museum. Today this collection is unique in all the Baltic states.
The museum displays cat sculptures, paintings, postcards, postage stamps, dishes, toys, drawings and books, and visitors can also read poems about cats. The exhibits came from all over the world – from England, the USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Cuba, African countries and, of course, Lithuania. Three live cats also live in the museum and greet visitors.
The museum is looked after by the Šiauliai Young Naturalists' Centre, and next to it is an animal garden, where various exotic animals are kept – snakes, lizards, crocodiles and even a small monkey. The two different exhibitions complement each other.
Highlights
- The only cat museum in the Baltic states
- Sculptures, paintings, postcards, stamps and toys from all over the world
- Three live cats in the museum
- Neighbouring animal garden with exotic animals
Permanent exhibition
- Katinų muziejaus ekspozicija – Cat sculptures, paintings, postcards, postage stamps, dishes, toys and books from countries around the world, collected by the naturalist Vanda Kavaliauskienė.
- Founded
- 1990
- Operated by
- Šiaulių jaunųjų gamtininkų centras
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4.50 |
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| Reduced | €3pupils, students, pensioners and persons with disabilities assessed at a 30–35 percent degree of working capacity |
| Children & teens | freeFree admission for pre-school children. |
| Seniors | €3For pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for persons with disabilities assessed at a 0–25 percent degree of working capacity, and for a person caring for a disabled person who has been assessed as needing permanent special care (upon presenting a certificate). |
| Students & apprentices | €3For pupils and students. |
| Groups | –A tour for a group of adults (up to 50 persons) costs €10; for a group of pupils, students or pensioners – €5. |
| Tour for a group of adults (up to 50 persons) | €10 |
| Tour for a group of pupils, students or pensioners | €5Upon presenting a certificate. |
The adult ticket costs €5 or €4.50. Free admission also for children in guardianship and children's homes, Lithuanian museum workers and teachers accompanying pupil groups (upon presenting a certificate).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The museum suits families with children: besides the cat exhibition, next to it is an animal garden with exotic animals.
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 |
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| Good to know | Groups must register in advance by phone on +370 683 69844. Three live cats live in the museum. |
