Lithuanian Ethno-Cosmology Museum

Info Telefon: +370-383-45424
Besucher-Email: astro@moletai.omnitel.net
http://www.cosmos.lt/...

1st April to 1st November:
Tuesday to Sunday 8.00-15.30 (in the day time);
1st November to 1st April:
Tuesday to Saturday 8.00-15.30
Guided tours at night by arrangement.

"The museum was founded in 1990. Founder of the museum is Culture Ministry of Lithuania.
Museum’s collection
The museum contains collections of metrological instruments, old calendars, and works of fine art on the subject of the cosmos.

Exhibition:
Ethnic Relations with Universe
This part of exposition reveals relations between Man and Universe through folk art, ornamentation, mythology and systems for perception of space and time.
Systems for Measuring of Space
This part of exposition displays ancient systems for space measuring (volume, length, weight, pressure, temperature etc.) and instruments. It tells as well about metrology investigated at the old Vilnius University, origin of the unified measure system, as well as present measures and measuring units.
Systems for Time Measuring and Calendars
This part of exposition reflects methods and devices for time measuring, calendar systems (those of Sun and Moon), calendar rituals and customs.
Scientific Relation with Universe
The visitor is acquainted with astronomy, astronautics, astrology, programs SETI and UFO.
Relations through Art, Religion, Philosophy
Various works of art are displayed reflecting the Creator’s relation to Universe as well as exhibits depicting the scientific and ethnic relation to Universe.
Cultural, educational activity
The museum arranges amateur astronomical observations, lectures, seminars and calendar festivals for its visitors. " (Museums of Lithuania)

 

Mindunai Fishing Museum

Info Telefon: +370-687-01795

Moletai Area Museum

The museum is located in the 9th km between Moletai-Ignalina motor way.

ATTENTION: Visits by ONLY arrangement.

"The exposition is set up from collected old and new fishing articles from Mindunai prefecture mostly. " (Museums of Lithuania)

 

Zarasai Energy Museum

Tel.: +370-385-45572

Info Telefon: +370-385-30890

Utena Electrical System

The museum is located between the Salakas-Zarasai motor way, near the Sventoji River.

ATTENTION: Visits ONLY by arrangement.

"The main and the most original exponent of the museum are the water mill and its equipment, which after reconstruction looks like primeval.
The exposition presents the history of the Tiltiskes water mill, history of Lithuanian energetic and history of Zarasai area energetic
There are more than 5.000 exponents in the museum’s collection.
Photo by J. Danauskas" (Museums of Lithuania, corrected)

 

Dusetos K. Buga secondary school local lore museum

Info Telefon: +370-385-56531

ATTENTION: Visits ONLY by arrangement.

"The museum was opened in 1962. In 1969 the museum was reestablished after the fire.
Sections:
archaeology and ethnography
Dusetos area history
Dusetos school history" (Museums of Lithuania)

 

Tauragnai Eugenija Simkunaite secondary school museum

Fax.: +370-389-32486

Info Telefon: +370-389-32468

"The museum was founded in 1997.
Exposition:
Sections of the exposition:
Ethnography of the area.
Life and work of Dr. Eugenija Simkunaite. " (Museums of Lithuania)

 

Sudeikiai basic school local lore museum

Tel.: +370-389-34332

Info Telefon: +370-389-34383

The museum was opened in 1976. The museum belongs to the secondary school of Sudeikiai.The exposition presents the culture, history, education, agriculture, and famous people of the area and deportations.

Sections of the exposition:
People of Sudeikiai area;
Local Lore exposition.