Tradicinių amatų centras Arnetų name
The 17th-century house of the Scottish merchant Jonas Arnetas in the old town, now a traditional crafts centre with folk art exhibitions and craft workshops; admission is free.
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About the museum
The brick house was built in the mid-17th century by the Scottish merchant Jonas Arnetas. In 1675 it was bought by the Evangelical Reformed community; in 1999 the building, returned to the community, was leased by the Kėdainiai district municipality. At the beginning of the 19th century the house was rebuilt in the Classicist style.
The centre nurtures the traditional crafts of the Kėdainiai region: weaving, ribbon plaiting, ceramics, wickerwork, woodcarving and Easter egg decorating workshops take place here, and exhibitions are held. It has twice (in 2017 and 2023) been recognised as the most successful crafts centre in Lithuania.
Highlights
- 17th-century house of the Scottish merchant Arnetas
- Folk art exhibitions from the Kėdainiai region and other regions
- Weaving, ceramics, plaiting and woodcarving workshops
- The only surviving privy room (luftklozetas) in a Lithuanian townhouse
- Operated by
- Kėdainių krašto muziejus
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission to the permanent and other exhibitions.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Craft workshops for children and adults: weaving, ribbon plaiting, ceramics, wickerwork, woodcarving, and Easter egg decorating with wax.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Craft workshops for children and adults are led by certified craftspeople; educational sessions must be booked in advance. |
