Pilininko namas
The newest branch of the Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus, at the foot of Gediminas Hill, with the exhibition “Suprasti Lietuvą” (“Understanding Lithuania”) in six halls.
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About the museum
The Pilininko namas is the newest exhibition branch of the Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus. It stands at the foot of Gediminas Hill, and its entrance is in the inner courtyard. It presents the history and culture of Lithuania and the people who contributed to the country's development, as well as the key ideas that shaped Lithuanian identity.
The main exhibition, “Suprasti Lietuvą”, is arranged in six halls, each devoted to one theme: Creation (Kūryba), Beliefs (Tikėjimai), Struggles (Kovos), Turning Points (Lūžiai), Global Connections (Pasauliniai saitai) and Faces (Veidai). The halls survey the most important events and phenomena from the earliest times to the present. In the basements, further stories are told about the craft of the castle keeper (pilininkas), castle keeping, stonemasonry and the city of Vilnius 200 years ago.
Highlights
- Exhibition “Suprasti Lietuvą” in six thematic halls
- Audio guide via QR codes
- In the basements – the castle keeper's craft and stonemasonry
- Touchable replicas of exhibits with Braille
- Electronic guide in sign language
Permanent exhibition
- Suprasti Lietuvą – The six halls – Creation, Beliefs, Struggles, Turning Points, Global Connections and Faces – present the development of Lithuanian history and culture from the earliest times to the present.
- Operated by
- Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €3.50pupils, students, pensioners up to 80 years, teachers, victims of the occupations, volunteer soldiers and other groups with a certificate |
| Children & teens | €3.50Admission is free for pre-school children. |
| Seniors | €3.50Pensioners up to 80 years; admission is free from the age of 80. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one accompanying person. |
| Students & apprentices | €3.50For full-time students, on presentation of a student card. |
| Families | €11Small family ticket: 1 adult and 1–4 minor children. |
| Large family ticket (2 adults and 1–4 minor children) | €18 |
| Combined ticket “Istorinis trikampis” (Pilininko namas, Senasis arsenalas, Gedimino pilies bokštas – Gediminas Castle Tower) | €15 |
| Guided tour (for a group of 1–20 people), excluding visitor tickets | €20 |
Free admission: On the last Sunday of each month admission is free for all visitors; holders of the Vilnius Pass card are also admitted free of charge.
Reduced ticket – 50% discount on presentation of a certificate. Educational sessions for children from the age of 4 and for pupils cost €3.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description
The exhibition is arranged on three floors; the second and third floors can be reached by lift. The “Kovos” (Struggles) hall on the second floor is cramped, so it can be difficult to view it with a wheelchair. There is a parking space by the museum (access from the inner courtyard of the Valdovų rūmai (Royal Palace)); call in advance on +370 631 55256. Floors with tactile guidance indicators, touchable replicas of exhibits with Braille, an audiovisual narrative for visually impaired people, and an electronic guide in sign language.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €11 · Small family ticket: 1 adult and 1–4 minor children. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Family tickets and educational sessions for children from the age of 4; the museum has a lift.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Karaliaus Mindaugo
Karaliaus Mindaugo stop (trolleybuses 2, 3, 4, 17; buses 6G, 10); Arkikatedros stop (buses 10, 11, 33).
By car
Paid parking
The nearest paid car park is at T. Kosciuškos g. 1a.
- Accessible parking
The entrance to the Pilininko namas is in the inner courtyard, at the foot of Gediminas Hill.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography in the exhibitions and displays is permitted without flash and tripod, provided the photographs are not distributed or published. |
| Good to know | Tours are led in Lithuanian and English; information by phone on +370 631 55256 or by e-mail at pilininkas@lnm.lt. |
