Šilalės Vlado Statkevičiaus muziejus

About the museum

The Šilalė regional museum began in 1962, when the Šilalė branch of the Lithuanian Local Studies Society was founded. In 1976, while the burnt-out Children's Music School was being rebuilt, a museum with exhibition halls and storerooms was set up on its second floor. Many exhibits were transferred from the school museums of the district and from the collections of local studies enthusiasts. At first the museum was supported by the Telšiai “Alka” society; from 1980 it belonged to the Šiauliai “Aušra” Museum and became a state museum.

In 1990 the museum lost its premises, and its exhibits were moved to the town's central library. From 1994 it was called the Šilalė Regional Museum; later it became a branch of the library and cultural centre. It became an independent municipal budgetary institution in 2005, and in 2006 it was given the name of the local studies enthusiast Vladas Statkevičius (1911–1999).

More than 24,000 archaeological, historical, numismatic and ethnographic exhibits are kept in the centralised collections. The exhibition on S. Gaudėšius Street reflects the history of the town and the material and spiritual culture of the region's people; in the exhibition halls, exhibitions of folk artists, artists and pupils are held, together with commemorative and educational events. The museum also has branches across the district, including the Dionizo Poškos Baublių muziejus in Bijotai and the Upynos etnografijos muziejus (Upyna Ethnography Museum).

Highlights

• Archaeology and ethnography exhibition of the Šilalė region
• More than 24,000 items in the collections
• Exhibition halls with the works of folk artists and pupils
• Educational programmes “Šilalės giliukų detektyvas” and “Šilalės miesto paslaptys ir atradimai” (“Secrets and Discoveries of the Town of Šilalė”)
• Branches across the district, including the Dionizo Poškos Baublių muziejus in Bijotai

Permanent exhibition

• Šilalės krašto istorija, archeologija ir etnografija – About 600 exhibits tell the story of the town and the material and spiritual culture of the region's people.

Founded

1962

Operated by

Šilalės rajono savivaldybė

Admission & discounts

Free admission: On the first Wednesday of every month, pupils, students, pensioners, soldiers of professional military service and volunteer soldiers visit free of charge.

Visitors who have bought a ticket may photograph and film in the exhibitions free of charge.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Educational sessions are offered for children and pupils, for example “Šilalės giliukų detektyvas” (grades 1–4), “Duonos kelias” (“The Road of Bread”, grades 1–4, free of charge) and creative workshops (postcards, straw toys).

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

A conference hall (€9 per hour) and equipment (€6 per hour or €35 per day) can be rented.

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