Žemaičių Naumiesčio muziejus
A branch of the Šilutės Hugo Šojaus muziejus (Šilutė Hugo Šojus Museum) on Victory Square (Pergalės aikštė) in Žemaičių Naumiestis, with an ethnographic exhibition, furniture by a local master craftsman and evidence of three religious communities.
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About the museum
The founding of the Žemaičių Naumiesčio muziejus is dated to 1952, when history teacher Benediktas Orentas set up a local-history circle and began collecting exhibits with his pupils. In 1962 the museum received the status of a public museum, and in 1970 it moved into the building on Victory Square, where it still operates. In 1992 it became a branch of the Šilutės muziejus (Šilutė Museum).
In 2010 the building was renovated and some exhibits were moved to the K. Vilniškis homestead, where smithing and agricultural implement exhibitions opened in 2012. After a long break the museum reopened its doors in 2015. The branch holds about 20,000 exhibits showing the everyday life and crafts of the people of the former volost (valsčius) and the history of ethnic communities. At present one exhibition hall operates in the building.
Highlights
- Ethnographic exhibition
- Furniture of a prosperous townsman, made in the mid-20th century by the Žemaičių Naumiestis master Anskis Srūgis
- Evangelical hymnals, the Jewish Holy Book and Catholic holy cards – testimonies of three confessions
- Interactive map of the historic town
Permanent exhibition
- Žemaičių Naumiesčio ekspozicija – One exhibition hall with ethnographic objects, furniture by the Žemaičių Naumiestis master Anskis Srūgis, and testimonies of three religious communities – Evangelical, Jewish and Catholic.
- Founded
- 1952
- Operated by
- Šilutės Hugo Šojaus muziejus, biudžetinė įstaiga
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Reduced | €1pupils, students, people of pensionable age and other designated groups |
| Children & teens | freePre-school children visit free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities and one accompanying person visit free of charge. |
| Groups | –Exhibition tour (up to 25 people, 45 min.): €15 in Lithuanian, €20 in a foreign language; town overview tour €30 / €40. Admission tickets are bought separately. |
Free admission for pre-school children, children in children's homes, persons with disabilities and one accompanying person, persons aged 80 and over, Lithuanian museum staff and ICOM members. A 50% discount applies to pupils, students, people of pensionable age (under 80), victims of political repression and other designated groups.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Educational sessions and tours of the exhibition and the town are offered; the website features an interactive map and a list of the town's places of interest. |