Lithuanian Sea Museum, Maritime heritage museum in Klaipeda, Lithuania.
The Lithuanian Sea Museum occupies a former military fort building, presenting extensive collections about marine life, naval history, and Baltic Sea ecosystems.
Established in 1979, the museum evolved from a maritime department created in 1967 at the Klaipeda Region Museum, inheriting an initial collection of 3,000 exhibits.
The museum maintains exhibits of traditional Baltic Sea fishing practices, seafarer uniforms, and maritime artifacts that reflect Lithuania's connection to the sea.
The facility includes an aquarium, dolphinarium, outdoor exhibits, and educational programs, with limited wheelchair accessibility throughout the historical fortress structure.
The museum collection contains 88,563 items, including biological assets like living aquatic animals maintained under specific care regulations since 2010.
Location: Klaipėda
Inception: 1979
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: Yes
Address: Smiltynės g.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:30-18:00
Phone: +37046490740
Email: ljm@muziejus.lt
Website: http://muziejus.lt
GPS coordinates: 55.71677,21.09976
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
Lithuania combines medieval architecture with expansive natural areas and a complex history. The capital Vilnius presents Gediminas Tower, baroque churches such as Saints Peter and Paul Church and the Gate of Dawn, as well as reminders of Soviet occupation including the KGB Bunker Museum and Lukiškės Prison. Trakai Castle, situated on an island in a lake, ranks among the country's most recognized historical structures. Kaunas, the second-largest city, holds the baroque Pažaislis Monastery, the Christ's Resurrection Basilica, and the Ninth Fort, a memorial to Second World War victims. The Baltic Sea coast features the port city of Klaipėda and the Curonian Spit, a narrow land formation with shifting dunes and fishing villages. Inland, several national parks extend across the landscape, including Aukštaitija with its lakes and forests, Žemaitija surrounding Lake Plateliai, and Dzukija in the south. The spa town of Druskininkai is known for its mineral springs, wellness facilities, and Grūtas sculpture park, which exhibits Soviet-era statues. Other sites include the archaeological area of Kernavė, the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai, the Nemunas Delta, and several castles such as Kaunas, Biržai, Medininkai, Panemunė, and Raudondvaris. The Užupis district in Vilnius draws visitors with its alternative arts scene.
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