National Museum, Lithuania

The largest storehouse of specimens from various historical periods of Lithuania, the National Museum of Lithuania mirrors the rich cultural and historical heritage of the land. The archaeological and cultural wealth displayed by the museum is well-preserved and studied. The National Museum of Lithuania is the country's oldest museum which has its roots in the Vilnius Museum of Antiquities that was established in 1855.

Located in the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, the National Museum of Lithuania is housed in the region of Vilnius Castles. The expositions of the National Museum of Lithuania include the following:

The Old Arsenal The New Arsenal The Castle Tower of Gediminas Hill

• The Bastion of Vilnius Defense Wall
• The Memorial Farmstead of Dr. Jonas Sliupas
• The museum of Dr Vincas Kudirka

The museum also consists of a number of departments. The various departments of the National Museum of Lithuania are as follows:

• Department of History
• Department of Archaeology
• Department of Ethnography
• Department of Iconography
• Department of Numismatics
• Department of Information and Education
• Department of Restoration
• Department of publishing

Exhibiting a voluminous collection of antiquities collected over the years, the National Museum of Lithuania delves deep into the history of the land and its culture to pick out the most wonderful specimens that leave its audience fascinated.