Lithuanian Railway Museum, Vilnius

Name: Lithuanian Railway Museum
Address: Gelezhinkelio g. 16, Vilnius, 02100, Lithuania
Telephone: 269 37 41

#141 among attractions in Vilnius

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Museum of Railway in Vilnius - Museum of Lithuanian railways.

The initiative of the creation of the Museum was established in 1936, but it was only materialized in thirty years later - in 1966, in a building occupied by the Branch of the Przybałtic Railway with its registered office in Riga, currently by the Lithuanian Railways at ul. Mindaugo 12-14. In 1998, the Museum was moved to the building opposite - at ul. MINDAUGO 15. In 2010, the institution was closed by moving it to the station Vilnius. The audience's exposure was opened in 2011.

The exhibition presents the history of Lithuanian Railway, Line, Station, Security of Movement and Communications, Railway Pioneers; In one of the rooms there is a mockup.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°40'16"N, 25°17'10"E

Address

Gelezhinkelio g. 16NaujamiestisVilnius 02100 Lithuania

Contact

269 37 41

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lithuanian Railway Museum?

Nearby attractions include Zamelis Synagogue, Vilnius (6 min walk), Wall of Vilnius, Vilnius (7 min walk), Gate of Dawn, Vilnius (7 min walk), ISM University of Management and Economics, Vilnius (8 min walk).

How to get to Lithuanian Railway Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lithuanian Railway Museum:

Bus

Stotis • Lines: 1, 12, 13, 16, 19, 1G, 2, 221, 227, 23, 2G, 3, 31, 34, 4, 41, 42, 53, 54, 58, 61, 74, 78, 82, 89 (2 min walk)
Vilnius bus station (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Stotis • Lines: 1, 15, 16, 2, 20, 7 (3 min walk)
Gėlių st. • Lines: 1, 2, 20, 7 (7 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (3 min walk)