Vilnius

Art Center of Baltic Amber (Sv. Mykolo str. 12, Vilnius)

11 Dec 2023

In the Museum of Art Center of Baltic Amber, you can see an amber road, which is presented originally and artistically: drops of amber dripped down the pine; a variety of raw amber pieces caught by Lithuanian amber fishermen in the stormy Baltic Sea; a variety of amber colours and shapes.

Inclusions create special value: like through the ship porthole, you view the world of flora and fauna that existed 50 million years ago and got conserved safely in amber. The most valuable and unique exhibit is a lizard in the amber piece. A very important object in the museum is the sanctum of the pagans. It tells us about the ritualistic places of pagans and the rites. Amber was an essential part of these rituals. It is believed that amber could pacify raging gods, and make dreams and expectations come true. You will get an opportunity to see cultural layers of Vilnius dating back to the 15th century, various archaeological findings and authentic ceiling paintings can be seen.

The Art Center of Baltic Amber, a member of the Fine Crafts Association in Vilnius, offers a unique experience for visitors. You can witness one of the oldest crafts, the processing of amber, in a modern studio. Explore archaic processing tools and even have the opportunity to create your amber amulet, believed to bring beauty and protection according to our ancestors. The center has a long-standing tradition of organizing amber processing lessons. This initiative aims to showcase the art of amber processing and share its cultural significance with a wider audience.
Anybody willing to get acquainted with amber closer may have a unique chance to touch a natural amber piece, smell it, hear about a specific amber drink made in the traditional way, and feel particularly powerful energy, which is produced by a unique amber machine. Here you receive hints on how to tell real amber from artificial.
In the Art Center of Baltic Amber visitors may see expositions of Lithuanian and foreign artists works, buy certified amber jewellery, witnessing high quality, real amber item. Furthermore, there is consistently a diverse range of engaging events such as lectures, seminars, and exhibits on a wide array of topics, ensuring there is something of interest for everyone.

Celebrating Vilnius' 700th Birthday, the Art Center of Baltic Amber (Šv. Mykolo st. 12, Vilnius) organizes a cycle of cultural and educational activities dedicated to the project supported by the Vilnius City Municipality "A comprehensive cycle of amber artistic creative activities to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Vilnius: the development of the amber craft and hands-on amber processing classes". All educational and cultural events during the project are free until December 31. For more info follow us on Facebook, text or call us.

Amber workshop
The Art Center of Baltic Amber offers engaging amber processing classes for individuals who are interested in experiencing the beauty and warmth of amber. The duration and group size of the programs can be customized based on your preferences and our resources. These classes are suitable for both children and adults, making them a wonderful gift option. Additionally, the tour and lessons can be conducted in Lithuanian, Russian, and English, ensuring accessibility for a wider audience.

For further information please call: +37060789131, email: bgmc@ambergallery.lt
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