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Amber Museum
Amber Museum
Situated inside the fabulous 19th-century neo-Classical former mansion of Count Tiškevičius (Pol. Tyszkiewicz), this exemplary museum holds some 25,000 pieces of amber of which over half have animals and plants trapped inside. Telling the fascinating story of Baltic Gold, this is a wonderful place to spend an hour in and is highly recommended for keeping children entertained. The back of the mansion features a famous rose garden, and the mansion itself also hosts the occasional concert and recital.
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Vytauto 17

tel. (+370) 460 535 01

Open 11:00 - 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Mon (Sep 1 - May 30). 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon (Jun 1 - Aug 31).  
Antanas Mončys House Museum
Lithuanian sculptor Antanas Mončys (1921-1993) fled the country in 1944, eventually finding a home and a place to work in post-war Paris. Recognised during the massive changes taking place in Lithuania in 1988, this small cottage-museum features some of his finest work as well as drawings, exhibition posters, personal affects and other items of interest.  Like all great sculptors, Mončys was obsessed with the tactile quality of his work, and accordingly left a clause in his will specifying that it was perfectly acceptable for others to touch it, these pieces included.
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Daukanto 16

tel. (+370) 460 493 66

Open 13:00-19:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed.