National Museum of Lithuania, History museum in Old Town, Vilnius, Lithuania.
The National Museum of Lithuania houses over 800,000 items across five departments including archaeology, ethnography, numismatics, and historical collections from different periods.
The museum originated from the Museum of Antiquities in 1855, but lost numerous artifacts during the Russian Empire's rule and World War I relocations.
The institution maintains collections of traditional Lithuanian crafts, folk art, and national costumes, representing the cultural development across different regions.
Located in the New Arsenal building, the museum opens Wednesday through Thursday from 12:00 to 20:00 and Friday through Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
The museum manages multiple historical buildings including the Gediminas Castle Tower, which provides views over Vilnius from its medieval fortification.
Location: Vilnius City Municipality
Inception: 1952
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 12:00-20:00; Friday-Sunday 12:00-18:00
Phone: +370(5)2486100
Email: arestine@lnm.lt
Website: http://lnm.lt
GPS coordinates: 54.68722,25.28917
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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