Exhibitions

 

The first floor of the exhibition is devoted to important events and phenomena that have shaped Lithuanian Jewish culture and identity and everyday life: the historical context, Judaism, life in the shtetl, Jewish language and other important aspects that determined life of the Jewish community.

 

The second floor of the exhibition is dedicated to Lithuanian Jewish creative endeavours and secular culture: literature, music, theatre and art. We also invite visitors to listen to stories told by Lithuanian Jews about their or their family members` relationship with their homeland and to reflect on the factors that shaped Lithuanian Jewish identity.

 

The third floor of the building hosts the museum of Rafael Chwoles, an artist from Vilnius. Through the story of one person`s life, we tell about the complex events of the first half of the 20th century and the influence that they had on the destiny of so many.

 

The history of Lithuanian Jews, their work and achievements are important not only in Lithuania: the Jews who emigrated to various corners of the world contributed to science, culture and politics in their newly discovered homes. Therefore, this museum is important not only for our visitors from Lithuania, but also for our guests from many countries around the world. 

 

You can contribute to the establishment of the museum, too: if your family comes from Lithuania, and you have stories you would like to share, write to us at: aivaras.poska@jmuseum.lt