Sapiegų rūmai
Restored 17th-century Baroque Sapiegų rūmai (Sapiega Palace) in Antakalnis, with guided tours, exhibitions and educational sessions; open to visitors since 2024.
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About the museum
The Sapiegų rūmai (Sapiega Palace) in the Antakalnis district of Vilnius were built in 1689–1692 on the order of Kazimieras Jonas Sapiega, Grand Hetman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Voivode of Vilnius. The building was designed by the architect Giovanni Battista Frediani, the sculptures were made by Giovanni Pietro Perti and the frescoes were painted by Michelangelo Palloni. The palace was part of the Sapiega suburban residence; nearby have survived a French-style park, the Trinitorių vienuolynas (Trinitarian monastery) and the Jėzaus Išganytojo bažnyčia (Church of Jesus the Saviour).
Later the Sapiega palace was used for other purposes for many years: in the 19th century it housed a hospital and an eye clinic, and in the Soviet era a school of radio technology for anti-aircraft defence. After Lithuania regained its independence, archaeological and architectural research was carried out; the palace was later restored and adapted for visitors.
In spring 2024 the palace opened its doors as a branch of the Šiuolaikinio meno centras (Contemporary Art Centre). Tours on the history, architecture and restoration of the palace, exhibitions, concerts, events and educational programmes for families and pupils take place here.
Highlights
- Restored 17th-century Baroque palace
- Tours on the history, architecture and restoration
- Contemporary art exhibitions in a historic space
- Sound room with sound works created for the palace
- French-style park nearby
- Founded
- 2024
- Operated by
- Šiuolaikinio meno centras
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Reduced | €5free for everyone on Wednesdays; every day for pensioners up to 80, students, pupils, teachers, conscripts, volunteers and other groups listed on the website |
| Children & teens | –Admission is free for pre-school children. |
| Seniors | €5Pensioners up to 80; free from the age of 80. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their accompanying persons. |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Families | €19Up to 2 adults and 4 children. |
| With the “Vilnius Pass” or “Vilnius Night Pass” | €4 |
| Combined ticket for the Šiuolaikinio meno centras and Sapiegų rūmai | €15Valid for 14 days |
| Guided tour for a group of up to 1.5 hours, excluding visitor tickets | €50Longer tour – €100 |
| Educational session for pupils up to 1 hour | €5Duration 1.5–2 hours – €7 |
Free admission for pensioners aged 80 and over, pre-school children, people with disabilities and their accompanying persons, holders of POLA cards, families with the Family Card, orphans, journalists, guides and employees of museums and galleries. Tours are led only by accredited guides who have registered.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The eastern entrance can be reached without stairs; the western entrance has stairs. Blind visitors can book a free companion in advance, who helps them move around and describes the exhibits.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €19 · Up to 2 adults and 4 children. |
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- Family tours & workshops
Educational sessions and a family ticket are offered for families.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Leono Sapiegos
Buses 15 and 38, trolleybuses 2, 4, 6, 10, 15 and 19.
By car
Parking available
Car park on L. Sapiegos gatvė.
Entrance from the park side, by stairs. About 35 minutes on foot from Katedros aikštė (Cathedral Square).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
Large bags, food and drinks are left in the cloakroom.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is allowed; when publishing photographs, the author of the work must be credited. Personal photo sessions are prohibited; commercial photography and filming require the administration's permission. |
| Good to know | Public tours are conducted in Lithuanian and English; private tours can be booked, also with sign language interpretation. Children under 14 must visit with an adult. |
