Motiejaus Gustaičio memorialinis namas
The Motiejus Gustaitis Memorial House in Lazdijai, where the Dzūkija educator, poet and linguist lived from 1924 to 1927, now with a modern exhibition.
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About the museum
From 1924 to 1927 this house was home to Motiejus Gustaitis, educator of the Dzūkija region: a clergyman, poet, pioneer of symbolism, writer, musicologist, linguist, translator, teacher and doctor of philosophy, and author of the first Lithuanian textbook “Stilistika” (Stylistics).
The restored building has been adapted for visitors, and the exhibitions are equipped with modern video, audio and computer technology. Photographs, books, letters and memories about Gustaitis's life and work are on display.
The exhibition is designed as if Gustaitis himself were walking through his home with the visitors, sharing his teachings and memories. The space is dominated by letters that become benches, passages and display cases, while the walls and windows are covered with text compositions that convey his poetry and thoughts.
Highlights
- House where Motiejus Gustaitis lived from 1924 to 1927
- Exhibition told as if in Gustaitis's own voice
- Furniture and display cases in the shape of letters
- Photographs, books and letters
Permanent exhibition
- Motiejaus Gustaičio memorialinio namo ekspozicija – Interactive exhibition on M. Gustaitis's life and work with photographs, books, letters and audio-visual equipment.
- Operated by
- Lazdijų krašto muziejus
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Reduced | €1pupils, students, seniors up to 80 years, victims of the occupations, defenders of freedom and resistance participants |
| Children & teens | €1free up to age 7 · Children up to 7 years are admitted free of charge; pupils and students pay €1 (with ID). |
| Seniors | €1Seniors up to 80 years; people over 80 are admitted free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and their accompanying persons are admitted free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | €1On presentation of a student card. |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Groups of more than 10 people must register in advance for excursions. Persons accompanying groups are admitted free of charge. |
| Educational session | –€1, €3 or €5 per person, depending on the content of the session. Registration in advance is required for all educational programmes. |
The prices apply to the Lazdijai Regional Museum and all its branches. Children up to 7 years, people over 80, orphans and children without parental care with accompanying persons, people with disabilities with accompanying persons, museum employees (with ID) and accompanying persons of groups are admitted free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The house is in Lazdijai, Seinų g. 31, next to the Lazdijai Regional Museum.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups of more than 10 people must register in advance for excursions. |
