The Vilnius University science Museum

Contacts
Address: Šv. Jono g. 12, LT-01123, Vilnius.
Tel. (+370 ~ 5) 268 71 54.
Fax (+370 ~ 5) 268 71 04.
E-mail: vytautas.gricius@mb.vu

Information for Visitor

Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 10–17.

Admission:
adults – 4 Lt;
pupils and students – 2 Lt
Visitors with a purchase of the tickets may also visit the architectural ensemble of Vilnius University.

Collection
The museum is located in Sts. Johns’ Church, in the centre of Vilnius University’s old architectural ensemble. The museum stores many valuable collections of numismatics, medals and graphic works. There are many collections rich in the exhibits of pictorial art, sculpture, manuscripts, books and material records as well.

Exposition

Vilnius University 1579–1773–1803–1832
(Vilnius University Sts. Johns’ Church, The Old Vestry)
The exhibition displays the development of law, humanitarian, natural and hard sciences in the University of Vilnius in 1579–1842.

Medicine in Vilnius University 1781–1832–1842
(Vilnius University Sts. Johns’ Church, St. Barbara Chapel)
The exposition encompasses the period from the beginning of teaching the course of higher medicine in Vilnius University to the closure of Vilnius Medicine-Surgery Academy.

Theology in Vilnius University 1579–1832
(Vilnius University Sts. Johns’ Church, St. Anne Chapel)
In this exposition, the portraits of scientists that formerly worked in the University of Vilnius, books, manuscripts, maps, plans, and diplomas are displayed.