Žemaitės memorialinis muziejus
The memorial exhibition in the birthplace of the writer Žemaitė at the Bukantė manor house, an exhibition of the folk master Stanislovas Riauba and an exhibition of the sacred heritage of the Plungė region.
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About the museum
Julija Beniuševičiūtė-Žymantienė, known in literature by the pen name Žemaitė, was born on 4 June 1845 at the Bukantė manor house near Šateikiai. In the 19th century the manor belonged to Count Pranciškus Plateris, and the writer's parents were its managers – her father a forester (urėdas) and her mother a housekeeper (gaspadinė). In 1965, marking the 120th anniversary of the writer's birth, a memorial exhibition was set up in the restored birthplace.
In 2012 the residential house was renovated again, and the barn and granary were rebuilt. Since 1994 the museum has belonged to the Žemaičių dailės muziejus (Samogitian Art Museum).
Highlights
- Žemaitė's birthplace house with a memorial exhibition
- Exhibition of the folk master Stanislovas Riauba in the granary
- Exhibition on the sacred heritage of the Plungė region in the barn
- The Bukantė manor homestead
Permanent exhibitions
- Žemaitės memorialinė ekspozicija – The writer's life and creative path are told in the birthplace house; ethnographic and historical objects, books, publications and photographs are displayed.
- Stanislovo Riaubos memorialinė ekspozicija – One of the most outstanding folk masters of Samogitia, his living environment and his work are presented in the manor's granary.
- Plungės krašto sakralinis paveldas – Traditional Samogitian sun-crosses (kryžiai-saulutės) and small figures of saints are presented in the restored barn.
- Founded
- 1965
- Operated by
- Žemaičių dailės muziejus
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2Pupils, students and seniors |
| Children & teens | €2Pupils of Plungė district visiting in organised groups visit the museum free of charge on Wednesdays. |
| Seniors | €2 |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
| Families | €92 adults and 1–3 minor children. |
| Guide service in Lithuanian (up to 25 people, 1 hour) | €10Each person also buys a museum ticket. |
| Guide service in a foreign language (up to 25 people, 1 hour) | €20Each person also buys a museum ticket. |
An educational session (8–25 people) costs from €2 to €100; each person also buys a museum ticket.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €9 · 2 adults and 1–3 minor children. |
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- Family tours & workshops
Family ticket €9.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours and educational programmes are offered at the Bukantė manor homestead. |