Žaislų muziejus
The first toy museum in Lithuania, in the Old Town: the oldest Lithuanian toys, the Stone Age and memories of the 20th century.
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About the museum
The public institution Žaislų muziejus was founded on 8 March 2010. It was created by the archaeologist Povilas Blaževičius and his wife, Indrė Jovaišaitė-Blaževičienė; it grew out of P. Blaževičius’s dissertation on toys and games in Lithuania in the 13th–17th centuries, based on archaeological data. It is the first educational centre in Lithuania for families devoted to the heritage of toys and games.
The museum is in the Old Town, near the Cathedral, in a house built at the end of the 17th century, where in the 18th century there were the living quarters of canon Antonovičius and a brewery. The exhibition area is about 150 m² and consists of several thematic exhibitions: the oldest Lithuanian toys, a journey to the Stone Age, the time 100 years ago and memories of the 20th century. At one time the museum can admit up to 60 visitors.
Highlights
- “The Oldest Lithuanian Toys” – archaeological finds
- “Journey to the Stone Age”
- Exhibition of 20th-century toys and memories
- Toys you can play with
- Educational activities for groups
Permanent exhibitions
- Seniausi Lietuvos žaislai – Archaeological exhibition space with the oldest toys found in Lithuania.
- Kelionė į akmens amžių – Thematic exhibition on the games and toys of Stone Age people.
- XX a. prisiminimai – Exhibition on 20th-century toys and childhood memories.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- VšĮ Žaislų muziejus
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6Children, pupils, students, seniors and persons with disabilities, on presentation of proof |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 0 · Children under 1 year are admitted free. |
| Seniors | €6On presentation of proof. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €6On presentation of proof. |
| Students & apprentices | €6On presentation of proof. |
| Families | –For large families (from 3 children, when all visit together) – €6 per person. |
| Educational activity for organised groups (from 10 participants), per participant | €6 |
Museum staff enter free of charge (on presentation of a work ID or ICOM card).
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 0 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area: not available
- Kids’ birthday parties
Birthdays can be celebrated with an educational programme, but there is no separate space for refreshments. There are tasks and games for families.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Old Town, near the Cathedral.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Food and drink may not be consumed in the exhibition areas; there is no separate space for refreshments.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | In the morning until 14:00 the museum receives groups from nurseries and schools. The exhibits may not meet modern toy safety requirements, so they should be handled with care. |
