Museums in Kaunas range from collections focused on medicine and sport to art and music, alongside a collection of devil-themed objects. The Museum of Lithuanian Sport is about a 2-minute walk from Daugirdas Old City Hotel. The M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art holds the artist’s creative legacy, and the Devils’ Museum has more than 3,000 objects.
- Medicine and pharmacy: the Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy.
- Sport: the Museum of Lithuanian Sport.
- Art and music: the M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art is at V. Putvinskio str. 55.
- Collection and tickets: the Devils’ Museum is at V. Putvinskio str. 64; admission costs €8, with a reduced rate of €4.
Choose a museum by interest
Choose among these museums in Kaunas by subject: medicine and pharmacy, sport, art and music, or a collection of devil-themed objects.
The Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Museum of Lithuanian Sport are both in the Old Town area. For a walk linking Old Town landmarks, the Kaunas Old Town walking guide can help you fit a museum stop into your route.
The M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art and the Devils’ Museum are both on V. Putvinskio Street, at separate addresses. Their different collections make them a natural pair to consider when you want to focus a visit on art, music and collected objects.
Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy
The Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy is one of the museums in Kaunas focused on the history of medicine and pharmacy.
Museum of Lithuanian Sport
The Museum of Lithuanian Sport is in Kaunas Old Town, close to other Old Town plans.
M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art and Devils’ Museum
The M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art and the Devils’ Museum are on the same street, with collections that offer two distinct reasons to visit.
M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
At V. Putvinskio str. 55, the M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art holds the creative legacy of M. K. Čiurlionis (1875–1911). You can listen to his music in the museum’s Music Hall. Established in 1921, the museum’s building was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023.
Devils’ Museum
At V. Putvinskio str. 64, the Devils’ Museum is also known as the A. Žmuidzinavičius Creations and Collections Museum. Its collection contains more than 3,000 objects, including fine and applied art, souvenirs and masks.
Guided tours at the Devils’ Museum cost the visitor ticket plus €20 for a Lithuanian-language tour, or plus €25 for an English- or Russian-language tour.
Check hours, tickets and access
The M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art and the Devils’ Museum publish different weekly opening patterns and ticket prices.
- M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00; Wednesday and Thursday 11:00–19:00. Admission is €10, with a reduced-rate ticket for €5.
- Devils’ Museum: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00–17:00; Thursday 11:00–19:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:00. Admission is €8, with a reduced-rate ticket for €4.
The art museum’s official ticket information includes free admission for pre-school children, people with disabilities and one accompanying person per person, among other specified groups. Both museums admit visitors until 30 minutes before closing. Hours, prices and admission rules can change, so check the official site before you go.
Plan a museum day from Old Town
Build a museum day around the Old Town stops first, then make a separate plan for the two museums on V. Putvinskio Street.
The Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Museum of Lithuanian Sport are Old Town stops, while the art and Devils’ museums share a street. Check the opening pattern of the museums you choose before deciding which to visit on the same day.
If you’re arranging a fuller day around the Old Town, the one-day Kaunas itinerary offers another way to organize time among city stops.
FAQs
How late can you enter the M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art?
Visitors are admitted until 30 minutes before closing.
Are there free tickets at the M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art?
Yes. Free admission applies to pre-school children, people with disabilities and one accompanying person per person, among other specified groups.
Can you take a guided tour at the Devils’ Museum?
Yes. Guided tours are available in Lithuanian, English and Russian, with a supplement added to the visitor ticket price.