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Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

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Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

This museum serves as a grim reminder of Lithuania's struggle against oppression, focusing on those who suffered under Soviet rule.

Founded in the former KGB headquarters in 1992, the museum highlights its historical significance as a site where countless Lithuanians were murdered, imprisoned, or deported. The architecture retains its foreboding character, effectively evoking the oppressive atmosphere of past horrors.

Unforgettable Highlights

  • 🔍 Exploration of KGB Prison Cells
  • 📸 Back-lit Photographs of Victims
  • 🕯️ Memorial Plaques for the Lost

The museum offers free entry, appealing to tourists, families, and historians interested in Lithuania's difficult past.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

Foundation Year

The museum was established in 1992 within the former KGB building.

Execution Site

Over 1,000 prisoners were executed in the yard between 1944 and 1960.

Cell Messages

Messages of despair from prisoners are etched into the walls of the cells.

Location

2A Aukų g.

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