Visitor information

Address

J. Basanavičiaus 45, LT–57182, Kėdainiai.
Tel.  (370 347) 57398
E-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.lt

Museum hours

Wednesday thru Friday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Admission

 Free entrance

Excursions are booked by the telephone  (370 347) 57398.

Get Directions

129 km – about 1 hour 44 mins

61.1 km – about 51 mins

Driving directions from Klaipeda to 45 J. Basanavičiaus gatvė, Kėdainiai LT-57182, Lithuania
207 km – about 2 hours 2 mins

 


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About Kėdainiai

Kėdainiai (Polish: Kiejdany) is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania. It is located on the Nevėžis River. First mentioned in the 1372 Livonian Chronicle of Hermann de Wartberge, its population as of 2008 was 30,214. The old town of Kėdainiai dates from the 18th century is one of the largest in Lithuania.

The former Town Hall, the House of Rectors, the Church of St. George, the Calvinist Church, and the House of Scotch Merchants are notable architectural sites. It was a custom that everyone arriving in Kėdainiai had to bring a stone for the construction of the town. Kėdainiai is also the location of the only minaret in Lithuania. In all, Kėdainiai has two synagogues, one Orthodox church, one Lutheran church, two Catholic churches and one Calvinist church.