Lithuanian Ethnography Open-Air Museum

Lithuanian Ethnography Open-Air Museum features recreated villages from Highland Lithuania, Dzukija, Suvalkija Zemaitija and Little Lithuania. Each village showcases typical buildings from the region, reflecting the local architectural styles and household characteristics of that time. Lithuanian ethnography museum with children is the perfect place to teach children about Lithuania’s ancient culture.

Here, you can not only observe how tools, fabrics, and ceramics were made in ancient times but also participate in various educational workshops.

Ethnographic exhibitions dedicated to ancient clothing, household items, and agricultural tools offer a deeper insight into Lithuania’s ancient culture.

Lithuanian Ethnography Open-Air Museum

The museum offers various educational programs that introduce people to ancient crafts, traditions and celebrations. Children can take part in weaving, felting clay or making antique dishes.

You can also book tours with a guide – the service is available only by prior reservation by phone: +370 687 67237 all year round. Overview tours are conducted in Lithuanian, English, Russian, German, Polish and Spanish (duration up to 2 hours, for groups up to 20 people).

Various thematic holidays such as Mardi Gras (winter carnaval), St. John’s day, Assumption Day and other traditional Lithuanian holidays are held here, which restore old traditions and customs. The museum also hosts music and light sculpture festivals.

The large area is perfect for those who like to spend time outdoors. In the museum you will find swings and even a beach.

Horses, goats, sheep and a cow are kept in the Lithuanian Ethnography Museum. The aim is to grow only Lithuanian breeds, such as Lithuanian local rough sheep, Lithuanian local goats and the old genotype Lithuanian black-marred cow. The largest herd of farm animals is horses. Visitors are invited to ride in carriages and a phaeton around the museum territory. It is great entertainment not only for children but also for adult.

Amenities and services at the Lithuanian Ethnography Museum

You will find neat toilets in the museum (near the ticket office).

You can also plan a visit to the campus cafe, where daily lunch is offered. Or you can simply drink coffee, tea or eat dessert. “Karčiama” is open only on weekends, so if you want to have a snack or a meal, plan it on weekdays in the main town.

Our advice is to wear comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for the season when visiting the museum. The territory of the museum is large, you will definitely need to walk a lot.

Ticket prices can be found on the Lithuanian ethnography museum website. Discounts apply, preschoolers are free. You can also visit the museum for free on the last Sunday of the month.