Places to visit

1. Kaunas Castle & Santaka Park

A. Aleksandravičius

A 14th-century medieval stone castle at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers, next to a beautiful park.

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  • Location: old town
  • Opening hours:
    • September–May: Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–17:00
    • June–August: Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00; Sun 10:00–16:00
  • Tickets: Adults €4; Students/Seniors €2; Children free
  • Address: Pilies g. 17, Kaunas
  • Contact: +370 687 55 263, pilis.kasa@kaunomuziejus.lt
  • Website: Kaunas Castle

2. Laisvės Alėja (Liberty Avenue) & Vilniaus Street, Old Town

A lively pedestrian boulevard and cobbled street lined with cafés, shops, and interwar architecture.

  • Location: city center & old town
  • Hours: Open 24/7
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Location: Central Kaunas

3. Devils Museum

The world’s only museum dedicated to devils, with more than 3,000 figures from around 70 countries.

  • Location: city center
  • Opening hours:
    • Tue, Wed, Fri 11:00–17:00
    • Thu 11:00–19:00
    • Sat & Sun 10:00–17:00
  • Tickets: Adults €8; Students/Seniors €4
  • Address: V. Putvinskio g. 64, Kaunas
  • Contact: +370 675 13372, mkc.velniai@ciurlionis.lt
  • Website: Devils Museum

4. Pažaislis Monastery

A. Aleksandravičius

A stunning Baroque monastery by the water, perfect for walks and guided tours.

  • Location: 10 km from city center
  • Opening hours: Thu–Fri 10:00–17:00; Sat 10:00–16:00
  • Tickets: Adults €6; Students/Seniors €3
  • Address: T. Masiulio g. 31, Kaunas
  • Contact: +370 37 458 868, info@pazaislis.org
  • Website: Pažaislis Monastery

5. Ninth Fort Museum

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A memorial and museum dedicated to WWII tragedies and Soviet repression.

  • Location: 10 km from city center
  • Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (closed Mondays)
  • Tickets: Adults €8; Students/Seniors €4; Free on last Sundays
  • Address: Žemaičių pl. 73, Kaunas
  • Contact: +370 686 26243
  • Website: Ninth Fort Museum

6. Art Deco Museum

An authentic interwar apartment with preserved Art Deco interiors—an immersive guided experience.

  • Location: City center
  • Visit: Guided tours only (pre-booking required)
  • Tickets: ~€23 per person
  • Address: Gedimino g. 48–5, Kaunas
  • Contact: +370 618 85964
  • Website: Art Deco Museum

7. Čiurlionis Museum of Art

Justė Mocevičiūtė

Lithuania’s national art museum, home to masterpieces by M. K. Čiurlionis and other important collections.

Location: City center
Website: Čiurlionis Museum of Art
Mobile (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30): +370 686 58330

Opening hours:

Tue, Fri–Sun 10:00–18:00
Wed & Thu 11:00–19:00

Tickets: Adults €10; Students/Seniors €5
Address: V. Putvinskio g. 55, Kaunas
Contact: +370 684 84463, mkc.info@ciurlionis.lt

8. Mokslo sala (Science Island)

Lithuania’s first Science and Innovation Promotion Centre – a modern, hands-on museum with a large interactive exhibition, a planetarium, STEAM laboratories, and family-friendly educational programs. It’s a place where science comes alive for all ages.

  • Location: City center
  • Opening hours:
    • Tuesday–Friday: 09:00–18:00
    • Saturday–Sunday: 10:00–19:00
    • Closed on Mondays
  • Tickets:
    • Exhibition – Adults €17, Children (3–18 yrs) €12, Family (up to 2 adults + 3 children) €50
    • Planetarium – Adults €8, Children €6
    • STEAM Lab activities – €6 per person
    Free admission for people with disabilities and companions, as well as seniors over 80.
  • Address: Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 50, Kaunas
  • Contacts:
    • General info: info@mokslosala.lt
    • Group visits: grupes@mokslosala.lt
    • STEAM education: steam@mokslosala.lt
    • Ticket office: kasos@mokslosala.lt
    • Phone: +370 634 24144
  • Website: mokslosala.lt/en