Tadas Ivanauskas Zoological Museum, Natural history museum in Kaunas, Lithuania
The museum contains an extensive collection of zoological specimens, including hunting trophies, stuffed animals, insect collections, skeletons, and anatomical dissections.
The museum opened in 1919 when professor Tadas Ivanauskas transferred his personal zoological collection from Lebiodka manor to establish an educational institution.
The institution functions as an educational center where visitors learn about Lithuanian wildlife and global biodiversity through detailed exhibits and research programs.
Located at 106 Laisvės Avenue in Kaunas, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
The facility stands as the single zoological museum across all Baltic states, housing specimens that represent both regional and international animal species.
Location: Kaunas
Inception: 1919
Founders: Tadas Ivanauskas
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-19:00
Phone: +37037229675
Email: info@zoomuziejus.lt
Website: http://zoomuziejus.lt
GPS coordinates: 54.89799,23.90392
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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