Švėkšnos muziejus

About the museum

The beginnings of the Švėkšna museum lie in a school museum founded by the school's teachers in 1969. In 1993 it became a branch of the Šilutė museum, and since 2005 it has been housed in new premises in the building of the Švėkšna “Saulės” gymnasium. Many of the exhibits belonged to the Švėkšna manor; the museum keeps a rich legacy of old printed books, and one of the most valuable publications is the 17th-century Lietuvos Statutas (Lithuanian Statute).

The exhibition now consists of four halls: ethnography, archaeology, manor history and town history. Tourist information services are also provided here for visitors to the town of Švėkšna.

Highlights

• Four exhibition halls: ethnography, archaeology, manor history, town history
• Exhibits of the Švėkšna manor
• 17th-century Lithuanian Statute
• History of the Jewish community of Švėkšna

Permanent exhibition

• Švėkšnos muziejaus ekspozicija – Four halls: ethnography, archaeology, the history of the Švėkšna manor and of the town, with manor exhibits and old printed books.

Founded

1993

Operated by

Šilutės Hugo Šojaus muziejus, biudžetinė įstaiga

Admission & discounts

Pre-school children, children from children's homes, people with disabilities and one accompanying person, people aged 80 and over, employees of Lithuanian museums and ICOM members visit free of charge. A 50% discount applies to pupils, students, people of pensionable age (up to 80), victims of political repression and other listed groups.

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Amenities & dining

Tourist information services are provided in the exhibition.

Events & venue rental

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