Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum, Vilnius

Name: Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum
Address: Naugarduko g. 10-2, Vilnius, 01309, Lithuania
Telephone: +370 5 231 2357

#60 among attractions in Vilnius

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Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum is a Lithuanian museum dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of Lithuanian Jewry. ()

Local name: Valstybinis Vilniaus Gaono žydų muziejus Coordinates: 54°40'38"N, 25°16'26"E

Address

Naugarduko g. 10-2NaujamiestisVilnius 01309 Lithuania

Contact

+370 5 231 2357

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum open?

Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum?

Nearby attractions include Tiškevičiai Palace, Vilnius (7 min walk), Lithuanian Theatre Union, Vilnius (7 min walk), Choral Synagogue, Vilnius (8 min walk), Vilniaus Švč. Mergelės Marijos Ėmimo į dangų bažnyčia, Vilnius (9 min walk).

How to get to Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum:

Trolleybus

Trakų st. • Lines: 12, 6 (6 min walk)
MO muziejus • Lines: 1, 2, 20, 7 (6 min walk)

Bus

MO muziejus • Lines: 11, 1G, 53, 88, 88N, 89 (6 min walk)
Taraso Ševčenkos st. • Lines: 23, 3G, 73 (7 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (17 min walk)