Šiauliai Aušros Museum, History museum in Šiauliai, Lithuania.
The Šiauliai Aušros Museum is a history museum with multiple departments and exhibition spaces scattered across the city. The collection spans photography, bicycles, radios, televisions, and other specialized topics displayed in separate locations.
The museum was founded in 1923 and named after Aušra, a significant publication in Lithuanian history. Despite major losses during World War II, the institution survived and continued its work.
The museum takes its name from Aušra, the first Lithuanian newspaper, reflecting a connection to the region's communication and cultural identity. The collections across different sections tell stories about objects that mattered to people's daily lives here.
The different branches are located at separate sites throughout the city, so plan your route ahead of time. Each location operates on its own schedule, so check opening hours before visiting.
The Radio and Television sections display an extensive collection of equipment spanning multiple decades. This assemblage documents how broadcasting technology evolved in Lithuania over the years.
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