Pinigų muziejus

About the museum

The Pinigų muziejus is the museum of the Bank of Lithuania, located in central Vilnius at the corner of Gedimino prospektas and Totorių gatvė. Its permanent exhibition opened on 21 December 2010 and occupies 260 sq m. The exhibition is adapted for visitors of all ages, including people with disabilities.

Five halls – Pinigų istorijos, Bankininkystės istorijos, Šiuolaikinių pinigų, Lietuvos pinigų and Parodų ir edukacijos – tell the story of means of exchange, from grain, furs and amber to digital money. The presentation uses interactive technology: terminals with films, games and virtual exhibitions, and video, sound and light effects. The main information is provided in Lithuanian and English, and a multilingual audio guide system is available. The Bank of Lithuania's building in Kaunas houses a separate exhibition on the history of the bank and of money.

Highlights

• Five exhibition halls over two floors
• The history of money, from grain, furs and amber to digital money
• Interactive terminals, games and a multilingual audio guide
• Exhibition adapted for people with disabilities
• Free admission and free guided tours

Permanent exhibition

• Nuolatinė ekspozicija – Five halls on the history of money, the history of banking, modern money, Lithuanian money, and exhibitions and education, with interactive terminals and a multilingual audio guide.

Founded

1999

Operated by

Lietuvos bankas

Director

Vidmantas Laurinavičius

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Visiting the museum and the educational sessions are free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

A lift helps visitors up the steps at the entrance, and another lift gives access to the halls on both floors; the toilet is adapted. The coin collections in the display stands can be lowered to eye level with buttons. An audio guide with raised buttons is offered for visitors with visual impairments, the stand numbers are written in a larger font, and the steps are marked with tactile strips. For hearing-impaired visitors, the narrative is translated into sign language on a tablet screen.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Registration for educational sessions, an orientation game in Vilnius and a game for children is available on the website.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in central Vilnius, at the corner of Gedimino prospektas and Totorių gatvė.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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