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Church Heritage Museum

Tourist attraction Church Art museum

👍👍 A spectacular experience that is rich both in exhibits and the story. There are ample descriptions in English about all the exhibits and a proper placing into context. There is an audio guide free of charge which adds even more to the story. I ended up spending more than an hour in the main room whi... People often mention museum, guide, interesting, church, visit, objects,


Address

Šv. Mykolo g. 9, 01124 Vilnius, Lithuania

Website

www.bpmuziejus.lt

Contact

+370 5 269 7803

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (237 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: (Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania), 11 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (17) guide (13) interesting (10) church (9) visit (8) objects (6)
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  • 5/5 Klaus W. 4 years ago on Google • 1116 reviews
    A spectacular experience that is rich both in exhibits and the story. There are ample descriptions in English about all the exhibits and a proper placing into context. There is an audio guide free of charge which adds even more to the story. I ended up spending more than an hour in the main room which is the nave of a former church exploring the history of these wonderful artifacts. One of the best places to visit in Vilnius!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chandra Kanth R. 8 months ago on Google • 1536 reviews
    I like the architecture of this. I like the Annes more

  • 5/5 Alan W. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent Guide - informative and entertaining.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not superficial stories, really liked. Bound for children with vocational guidance. (Original) Ne paviršutiniški pasakojimai, labai patiko. Siejama vaikams su profesiniu orientavimu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Federico P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a museum of Lithuanian sacred art founded on 7 October 2005 by Cardinal Audrys Juozas Bačkis. Since 2009 the museum has been housed in the former church of San Michele Arcangelo in the complex of the convent of the Bernardine nuns (since 1956 there was the museum of architecture). The museum contains various liturgical objects of historical and artistic value, mainly from the cathedral, the churches of Saints Peter and Paul, Saint Michael and Saint Teresa. In addition to goblets, ciboriums, monstrances, and a few reliquaries in precious metals, it contains an interesting variety of embroidered and precious "liturgical planets" found in the choir, in the upper part of the church (to see them just pull the drawers of the large wooden chest of drawers it is obviously forbidden to touch them). There is also a small vintage organ with a multimedia installation with explanations of how it works. There is also an interactive route for children. (Original) È un museo di arte sacra lituana fondato il 7 ottobre 2005 dal cardinale Audrys Juozas Bačkis. Dal 2009 il museo è ospitato presso la ex chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo nel complesso del convento delle suore Bernardine (dal 1956 qui c'era il museo dell'architettura). Il museo contiene vari oggetti liturgici di pregio storico ed artistico, provenienti principalmente dalla cattedrale, dalle chiese dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, da San Michele e da Santa Teresa. Oltre a calici, cibori, ostensori, e qualche reliquiario in metalli preziosi, contiene una interessante varietà di ricamate e preziose "pianete liturgiche" che si trovano nella cantoria, nella parte superiore della chiesa (per vederle basta tirare i cassetti della grande cassettiera in legno; ovviamente è proibito toccarle). C'è anche un piccolo organo d'epoca con una installazione multimediale con le spiegazioni di come funziona. C'è pure un percorso interattivo per bambini.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tomasz L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting museum. It is worth paying attention to reliquaries. (Original) Bardzo ciekawe muzeum. Warto zwrócić uwagę na relikwiarze.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Igor G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting museum. A visit is advisable with a guide. Very impressed with the crypt. (Original) Очень интересный музей. Посещение желательно с гидом. Очень впечатлила крипта.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Egidija P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's very fun to visit and you haven't been (Original) Jis labai įdomus apsilankykite ir jūs kas nebuvote
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Valentina V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well preserved museum (Original) Museo ben conservato
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rasa G. 5 years ago on Google
    Religion in art, and art in religion is presented in most pleasant way. The staff is wonderful. Look fir the choral music in it - worth to go again and again. When you sit surrounded by a chorus and listen to ir in a Renaissanse church.... Unforgettttttttttable. Education for kids - 7 stars of 5. They know how to work with teenagers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Antanas 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) took care of you (Original) zajbal cia
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zilvinas Z. 5 years ago on Google • 394 reviews
    Exclusive place. You can find big peace of Lithuania history here.

  • 5/5 Iryna P. 8 months ago on Google • 273 reviews
    A real discovery for me) This is a trip to the history of religious dress from all over the world. There are also a great collection of icons, sculptures, religious books and objects. You will be surprised how many important religious relics are gathered in the museum. In my view , the most impressive thing is a collection of sacred robes and vestments from different centuries and countries. It is absolutely amazing and kept in good condition! My recommendation)

  • 5/5 Chris Oh! B. 3 months ago on Google • 184 reviews New
    Absolutely loved this exhibition and museum. It was really informative and had a wealth of ecclesiastical objects, paintings and vestments to see and admire

  • 5/5 Alberto F. 4 years ago on Google • 149 reviews
    If you are interested in holy art this museum in Vilnius is for you. A huge collection of religious objects and dresses

  • 5/5 Goda S. 1 year ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Very interesting place and very good guide.

  • 3/5 Александра �. 6 years ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Nice exhibition, but not worth the price. For Vilnius, anyway.

  • 5/5 Louie S. 5 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Fantastic tour guide who provided lots of information and some great things to see

  • 5/5 Ping-Jun L. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are a jewlwery lover it’s amazing !!!

  • 4/5 катя �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Were without a guide, there is no information in Russian, but in spite of this it was quite interesting. Very beautiful exposure, a lot of rooms. Something that was able to translate from English is very interesting. Take the guide or learn English, and you will not regret it: s (Original) Были без гида, информации на русском языке нет, но не смотря на это было довольно интересно. Очень красивая экспозиция, много залов. Кое что удалось перевести с английского, очень интересно. Берите гида или учите английский, и не пожалеете :з

  • 5/5 Jolanta J. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting museum, but a necessary guide. And the guides are professional. Ten points. (Original) Labai įdomus muziejus,bet būtinas gidas. O gidės profesionalės. Dešimt balų.

  • 5/5 Тигридия T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth to visit (Original) Стоит посетить

  • 5/5 Vytas A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very impressive place and concerts (Original) Labai įspūdinga vietą ir koncertai

  • 5/5 Sigita P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Expensive exposition, great guide, really exciting educational activities (Original) Vertinga ekspozicija, puiki gidė, tikrai įdomūs edukaciniai užsiėmimai

  • 5/5 Marija B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interesting program, good guides (Original) Įdomi programa, geri gidai

  • 5/5 Rimante B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting exhibits, valuable artistic tombstones, pleasantly surprised the exposition. (Original) Įdomus eksponatai, vertingi meniniai antkapiai, maloniai nustebau ekspozicija.

  • 5/5 Joe W. 5 years ago on Google
    Holy church exhibits of heritage that you never see elsewhere. Admission is cheap especially for senior including one hour human guide in English.

  • 5/5 Jurate P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting museum (Original) Labai įdomus muziejus

  • 3/5 Peter O. 2 years ago on Google
    Lots of Church artifacts, it's part of the Vilnius Pass, so why not to visit. Otherwise, not great, not terrible.

  • 5/5 Caterina C. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Amazing museum!

  • 3/5 shervin f. 1 year ago on Google
    There is no facility for disable people and lots of stairs that are too difficult for old women and men

  • 5/5 Gin V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place.

  • 5/5 Živilė �. 7 years ago on Google
    Interactive exposition, treasure!

  • 5/5 Dr AK S. 6 years ago on Google
    Very Historic and valuable Museum

  • 5/5 Milda P. 7 years ago on Google
    Really interesting exhibition with nice guides. Approximate time needed - 1 hour. Worth visiting!

  • 5/5 Оля 1. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Велично

  • 5/5 Mantas B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's worth looking here (Original) Verta čia užsukti

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    🌄⚡🌤

  • 4/5 Maciej P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth visiting (Original) Warte odwiedzenia

  • 5/5 Aidas K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Noteworthy at the Church Heritage Museum. (Original) Vertos dėmesio bažnytinio paveldo muziejuje.

  • 5/5 Lina S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful location and guide! (Original) Nuostabi vieta ir gidė!

  • 5/5 100gabijota 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We visit here every year! Kids love it! Very kind and professional staff, the guide is just amazing !!! (Original) Lankomes čia kasmet! Vaikams labai patinka! Labai malonios ir profesionalios darbuotojos, gide tiesiog nuostabi!!!

  • 4/5 dziundzes v. 4 years ago on Google
    It was nice place I visited

  • 3/5 Leonardo P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exposition of the church treasure. Splendid objects, of excellent workmanship displayed in a beautiful context. Honestly, however, he did not excite me. (Original) Esposizione del tesoro della chiesa. Oggetti splendidi, di ottima fattura esposti in un bel contesto. Sinceramente però non mi ha emozionato.

  • 5/5 Vytautas L. 3 years ago on Google
    Guided tour highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Sonata Rasa M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for meditation :)) (Original) Puiki vieta meditacijai:))

  • 5/5 Domek R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good museum, looks great on the interior :D

  • 5/5 Bohdan �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magnificent museum with exhibits of rare religious and cultural significance. It is worth to spend at least an hour here, examining the oldest sculptures from around the world. The altar and its decoration suggest that it was a working temple for thousands of parishioners. Interactive video materials about the organization, its structure, registers and playing techniques on this temple instrument deserve special attention. The museum also contains many scepters, ryas, and other objects that participated in church services. (Original) Великолепный музей с редкими по своему религиозному и культурному значению экспонатами. Стоит здесь провести минимум час, рассматривая древнейшие скульптуры из разных стран мира. Алтарь и его убранство говорят о том, что это был действующий храм для тысяч прихожан. Особое внимание заслуживают и интерактивные видео-материалы об оргАне, его устройстве, регистрах и техники игры на этом храмовом инструменте. В музее также много скипетров, ряс и других предметов, участвовавших в церковных богослужениях.

  • 5/5 Osvis 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting exhibition, guide told a lot of amazing facts about artifacts. Very thankful to the guide, who told so much.

  • 4/5 Manuel. S. 4 years ago on Google
    Interested

  • 5/5 Elena L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is beautiful, I recommend to visit. (Original) Место красивое,рекомендую посетить.

  • 5/5 Artūras B. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place. Huge amount of catholic church treasures.

  • 5/5 Vitas M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We did not know what the tribute was to Borges (Original) No sabíamos q estaba el homenaje d a borges

  • 4/5 Armando T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place to visit and see good landscapes and architecture (Original) Local para visitar e ver boas paisagens e arquitectura

  • 5/5 Inga C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum in Lithuania, which has one of the most valuable collections, is located in an architecturally impressive monastery and church complex. 3 floors of beauty and aesthetics experience. (Original) Vieną vertingiausių kolekcijų turintis muziejus Lietuvoje, įsikūręs architektūriškai įspūdingame vienuolyno ir bažnyčios komplekse. 3 aukštai grožio ir estetikos patirties.


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