Stasys Museum
Contemporary and modern art museum in Panevėžys, opened in 2024 and named after Stasys Eidrigevičius: a permanent display of his work, exhibition halls, a children's forest pavilion and a panoramic terrace.
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About the museum
Stasys Museum opened at the end of May 2024 in the centre of Panevėžys, in a building designed by the team of architects IMPLMNT architects. The museum is named after the painter Stasys Eidrigevičius, born in Lepšiai village in Panevėžys district; its storage holds hundreds of works by Stasys – photographs, posters, masks, pastels, miniatures, bookplates and paintings.
The museum aims to become the cultural heart of Panevėžys and an international art centre in the Baltic region. Besides the artist's own works, it also shows the work of other internationally recognised artists, and hosts exhibitions, events, guided tours, educational sessions and film screenings. The building also has an outdoor terrace, and the museum is free to visit on the last Sunday of every month.
Highlights
- Permanent display of Stasys Eidrigevičius's work
- Children's forest pavilion
- Panoramic terrace, free of charge
- Contemporary architecture by IMPLMNT architects
- Cinema hall and educational programmes
Permanent exhibition
- Nuolatinė ekspozicija – The second exhibition hall permanently shows part of the works from the exhibition “ICON-O-STASYS” – Stasys Eidrigevičius's work from the museum's collection.
- Founded
- 2024
- Operated by
- Stasio Eidrigevičiaus meno centras
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4Pupils, students, seniors (up to 80), soldiers of permanent compulsory military service and volunteer soldiers, members of the Riflemen's Union, victims of occupations and freedom fighters |
| Children & teens | freeAdmission is free for pre-school children. |
| Seniors | €4Seniors up to 80; admission is free from the age of 80. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Admission is free for persons with disabilities and an accompanying person. |
| Students & apprentices | €4 |
| Groups (8+ people) | €7 per personFriends group ticket for groups of 8 or more people: €7 per person. |
| Guided tour (in addition to the ticket) | €2At a time set in advance by the museum; groups of up to 20 people. |
| Private guided tour (up to 60 min., up to 20 people) | €120In Lithuanian or English. |
| Annual visitor pass | €35Unlimited visits for one year. |
Free admission: Admission is free on the last Sunday of every month. Pre-school children, orphans, persons aged 80 and over, museum staff, ICOM members, members of artists' and art critics' organisations, journalists, guides, teachers with pupil groups and citizens of Ukraine also visit free of charge.
While the third-floor exhibition is being changed (from 15 September to 29 October 2026), a €4 ticket applies to all visitors. Visits to the panoramic terrace are free of charge (tickets at the museum ticket office).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum has lifts, toilets for people with disabilities and wide corridors; there are two free parking spaces for people with disabilities next to the building. The entrance paths are level, without high steps, but the main entrance doors are heavy; assistance can be requested. Guided tours in sign language are organised.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum has a Children's Forest Pavilion; educational sessions for children and pupils are on offer.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
J. Balčikonio gimnazija
By bus 1E, 4, 6, 6A and 16; the nearest stops are “J. Balčikonio gimnazija” and “Topolių al.”. From Laisvės Square it is about 6 minutes on foot, from the bus station about 9 minutes and from the railway station about 23 minutes.
By car
Parking available
Public car park on Topolių Avenue and on Respublikos, J. Urbšio and Kranto Streets; spaces for bicycles and scooters are at the main entrance. Charging points for electric vehicles are shown on the map at elektrodegalines.lt.
- Accessible parking
One of the museum's entrances is from Respublikos Street; from the side of Kranto Street the entrance is in the middle of the building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
There is an online shop (shop.stasysmuseum.com).
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 |
| Good to know | Guided tours, educational sessions for pupils and private groups are offered. Tickets can be bought at the ticket office or online. |