Kretinga Museum, Lithuania

One of the most popular and splendid museums of Lithuania is the Kretinga Museum which houses a vast collection of diverse range of articles. The museum was established in the year 1935. In 1992, the Kretinga Museum was shifted from Franciscan monastery building to Kretinga Estate. Covering an area of 43.1 hectares, the estate houses monument buildings, parks, exhibitions etc.

Kretinga Museum in Lithuania displays a variety of collections ranging from archaeological relics to numismatics, collections of 17th to 19th century art and paintings, folk sculpture, domestic articles from historical ages etc. The museums houses a number of expositions. These include the following:

Botanical Garden Manor Culture

• Old Lithuanian Folk Art
• Zemaiciai House
• Numismatics
• Archaeology
• Counts Tiskeviciai

Serving as a venue for exhibitions like art exhibitions, literature exhibitions etc, Kretinga Museum of Lithuania also offers several cultural and educational activities. The museum also has a number of departments. These are :

• History Department
• Art Department
• Ethnography Department
• Archaeology Department
• Nature Department
• Education and Information Department
• Economic Department

From silver and copper jewelry to historical household items, heritage of the counts, flowers, the museum offers a fascinating and wide range of collection that is sure to capture the attention of every visitor.