Vytautas the Great War Museum

National Network
Lithuania
Address

K. Donelaičio st. 64
Kaunas
Lithuania

Telephone
(8 37) 32 07 65
Telephone (other)
(8 37) 22 28 47
Fax
(8 37) 32 07 65
E-Mail
vdkaromuziejus@kam.lt
E-Mail (2)
vilija.sapjanskiene@kam.lt
E-Mail (3)
indre.braseviciute@kam.lt
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1921
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
  2. Research
  3. Youth and education
General Information
Vytautas the Great War Museum is one of the oldest and biggest museums in Lithuania and the Baltic States. Founder of the Museum is Ministry of National Defence Republic of Lithuania. There are more than 90 cultural and administration employees working in Museum. The Museum accumulates, keeps, restores, investigates and propagates monuments of the Lithuania nation and its fights for freedom and independence of the Lithuanian State, displays telling about the history of Lithuania and other states, the art of military skills from the oldest time to our days. It contains more than 250 000 exhibits: archaeological finds, weapons, firearms, ammunition, army uniforms of various states, objects and documents related to the transatlantic flight of "Lituanica". To mark various significant historical events there are presented some temporary exhibitions every year. The Museum arranges the educational programs related to the military.
Mission and Objectives

The mission of the Museum is to act as a bridge between the rich historical and cultural heritage of world cultures, as embodied in its collections, and the unique experience of each visitor. Dedicated to the primacy of the visitor experience, committed to excellence in every aspect of its collections and programs, and drawing on both new and traditional tools of communication, interpretation and presentation, the Museum aim is to serve its diverse public as a dynamic, innovative and welcoming center for learning through the history. The main objectives of the Museum are to accumulate and keep museum-pieces of military and cultural heritage, work exploratory work, introduce to community the accumulative museum-pieces, work educational work.

Main Projects / Activities

Accumulating, keeping, restoring, investigating and propagating monuments of the Lithuania nation and its fights for freedom and independence of the Lithuanian State, educational programs, organization of lectures, seminars, lessons, organization of celebrations, book presentations, organization of events for kindergartens, organization of events for conscripts, making reports, preparation of articles for press.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can share our experience, knowledge and skills, developing communication and common projects with Euro-Mediterranean region.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Our aim is to find partners and initiate international cooperation, present our institution, share practice and learn from other institution's experience, improve our knowledge and enhance communication and understanding on national and international levels.

Contact (1) Full Name
Vilija Sapjanskienė
Job Title
The Head of Department of Education and Visitor Service
Head of the organisation
Kęstutis Kuršelis
Contact (2) Full Name
Indrė Brasevičiūtė
Job Title (2)
Cultural Activity Manager