Frequently Asked Questions

How many branches make up the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History?

The museum consists of several branches:

  • Samuel Bak Museum – Naugarduko St. 10

  • Museum of Lithuanian Jewish Culture and Identity – Pylimo St. 4A

  • Holocaust Exhibition – Pamėnkalnio St. 12

  • Paneriai Memorial – Memorialo St. 15

What is the price of a general admission ticket? Does it vary depending on the location?

Admission prices are the same at all museum branches:

  • Adults – €6

  • Schoolchildren, students, and seniors (up to age 80) – €3

  • Family ticket (valid for up to 2 adults and up to 4 school-age children at a single museum branch) – €10

Can I visit all branches with a single ticket?

No, each museum branch requires a separate admission ticket.

However, you can choose one of the multi-entry ticket options:

  • €10 Personal Ticket – valid for 7 calendar days, includes one-time admission for 1 adult to any 3 museum branches

  • €15 Family Ticket – valid for 7 calendar days, includes one-time admission for up to 2 adults and up to 4 school-age children to any 3 museum branches

What are the museum's opening hours?
  • Monday: Closed

  • Tuesday to Friday: 10:00–18:00

  • Saturday & Sunday: 11:00–18:00

All museum branches are closed on national public holidays in Lithuania.

Is the museum open on Jewish religious holidays?

The Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History is a state-funded institution under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. The museum observes Lithuanian national public holidays and does not close for religious holidays.

Who should I contact about guided tours and educational programs?

To arrange a guided tour or educational program, please contact:
+370 655 77612
edukacijos@jmuseum.lt

How much does a guided tour cost?
  • A guided tour (in Lithuanian) for a group of up to 30 people at the Samuel Bak Museum or the Museum of Lithuanian Jewish Culture and Identity, or for a group of up to 25 people at the Holocaust Exhibition€20 (plus admission tickets)

  • The same tour in a foreign language€30 (plus admission tickets)

  • A guided tour at the Paneriai Memorial (in Lithuanian or a foreign language) for a group of up to 30 people – €30

What is the cost of educational programs?
  • For adults – €6

  • For schoolchildren, students, and seniors up to age 80 – €3

Can I book a guided tour upon arrival at the museum?

We kindly ask visitors to book guided tours at least 3 days in advance, especially if you would like the tour in a foreign language. While we always do our best to accommodate your needs, availability may be limited at times.

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