Rietavo Oginskių kultūros istorijos muziejus
A museum in Rietavas that preserves the cultural traditions of the Oginskiai princes and the historical memory of the Rietavas region.
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About the museum
The Rietavo Oginskių kultūros istorijos muziejus has been operating since 1995 in the former music school building of the Oginskiai manor at the Rietavas manor site. The main direction of the museum's work is to preserve the cultural traditions of the Oginskiai princes and to cherish the historical memory of the Rietavas region.
The Oginskiai residence in Rietavas was an important centre of manor culture in Samogitia (Žemaitija), but because of wars and occupations the manor palace did not survive; only the outbuildings and the park remain. Together with the municipality, the museum has contributed to reviving the historic manor site: a colonnade and the palace parterre were restored by the park, and on the foundations of the manor an open-air exhibition, “Oginskiai: padovanota Rietavui ir Lietuvai” (The Oginskiai: Given to Rietavas and Lithuania), was set up.
The museum organises exhibitions, educational sessions and events devoted to the Oginskiai heritage, the history of the Rietavas region and the manor culture of Samogitia.
Highlights
- Culture and history of the Oginskiai princes and the Rietavas region
- Open-air exhibition “Oginskiai: padovanota Rietavui ir Lietuvai” on the foundations of the manor palace
- Historic Oginskiai park with a colonnade and palace parterre
- Educational sessions for pupils
Permanent exhibition
- Oginskiai: padovanota Rietavui ir Lietuvai – The open-air exhibition on the foundations of the Oginskiai manor palace tells of the Oginskiai princely family and its significance for Rietavas and Lithuania.
- Founded
- 1995
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1pupils, seniors and students |
| Children & teens | €1free up to age 6 · Admission is free for children up to 7 years old and for pupils of Rietavas municipality. |
| Seniors | €1Admission is free for persons aged 80 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeAdmission is free for persons with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | €1 |
| Groups | –Guide service: 1 hour for a group of up to 25 people – €15; up to 50 people – €30. |
| Families | €4Family ticket: 2 adults and 1 child – €4; 2 adults and 2 children – €5; family ticket with a guide – €10. |
| Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) | €5 |
| Family ticket with a guide | €10 |
| Guide service (1 hour, up to 25 people) | €15 |
| Guide service (1 hour, up to 50 people) | €30 |
| Educational session (group of up to 20 pupils) | €15More than 20 pupils – €20; each pupil also needs a visitor ticket (€1). |
Family ticket: 2 adults and 1 child – €4. Free admission for pupils of Rietavas municipality, children up to 7 years old, persons with disabilities, persons aged 80 and over, museum staff, tour group leaders and accompanying teachers.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €4 · Family ticket: 2 adults and 1 child – €4; 2 adults and 2 children – €5; family ticket with a guide – €10. |
- Family tours & workshops
Family tickets and educational sessions for pupils are offered.
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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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guide service and educational sessions can be booked by phone: +370 448 68992 or +370 698 21426. |
