Mizgirių Gintaro Muziejus
A private amber museum in Nida with a 3D film about the amber-tree forest, interactive exhibits, the largest sea amber in Lithuania and a gallery.
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About the museum
The Mizgirių gintaro muziejus (Mizgiris Amber Museum) in Nida was created by the amber collectors Kazimieras Mizgiris and Virginija Mizgirienė. Here amber is presented in artistic forms, while scientific knowledge about it is conveyed through interactive means. The museum's main idea is the amber-tree forest and the river: the flowing river symbolises the amber route from nature to culture.
The exhibition gains a unique character from a rich collection of rare ambers and works of art, as well as from panoramic screens designed especially for this museum, showing a virtual narrative about how amber is formed. A 3D film shows the Amber-Tree Forest, which grew some 40–50 million years ago, and on the multimedia bridge a poetic account tells how the Curonian Spit was formed.
The exhibition includes a practical workshop space, where art introduces the physical and healing properties of amber; touch screens show an amber encyclopaedia in three languages and a world amber map. On the second floor there is a gallery with works by Lithuanian and foreign artists. The most famous exhibit is the “Perkūno akmuo” (Stone of Perkūnas), weighing 3,820 g, the largest sea amber in Lithuania.
Highlights
- 3D film about the amber-tree forest that grew 40–50 million years ago
- “Perkūno akmuo” – a sea amber weighing 3,820 g
- Interactive amber encyclopaedia in three languages
- World amber map
- Gallery and practical workshop space
- Guided tours daily at 12:00, 15:00 and 17:00
Permanent exhibition
- Gintaro ekspozicija – 3D film about the amber-tree forest, collection of rare ambers, practical workshop space, amber encyclopaedia on touch screens and a world amber map; a gallery on the second floor.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The shop sells amber jewellery and works of art.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours take place every day at 12:00, 15:00 and 17:00; register by phone on +370 610 04280 or buy tickets on site. |
