Ethnography

The exhibition is dedicated to everyday life in Biržai region in late 19th and 20th century. It aims to represent the richness and variety of the local customs, traditions and crafts. On display there are household objects, tools, dowry furniture, fashion and clothing items as well as musical instruments.

Exhibitions and events

Prehistory

Permanent exhibition

This permanent exhibition showcases some valuable finds from northern and northeastern Lithuania. These regions were inhabited by the Selonian and Semigallian Baltic tribes, who left...

Warfare in the 16th century

Permanent exhibition

The castle's arsenal houses a permanent warfare exhibition since 2014. Archaelogical excavations were completed in 2007 and the present building stands on the same place as the old one. On display...

Biržai and the Radziwill

Permanent exhibition

This permanent exhibition showcases the turbulent history of Biržai, its manors and the castle. During a very long period Biržai was ruled by the Radziwiłł family. These aristocrats...

Biržai in the 19th century

Permanent exhibition

This exhibition represents the Tyszkiewicz (Tiškevičiai) family heritage in Biržai region. During this period Lithuania formed part of the Russian Empire (1795-1915). On display there...

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