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M.K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art

About

The M. K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art is one of Lithuania’s most treasured cultural institutions, dedicated to the life and work of painter and composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Founded in 1921, it became a cornerstone of Kaunas’ cultural identity during the interwar period, when the city served as the temporary capital. Its building, shared with the Vytautas the Great War Museum, is a landmark of early Lithuanian modernism and reflects the nation’s artistic ambitions. Inside, visitors encounter the world’s largest collection of Čiurlionis’ paintings and musical manuscripts. His works—dreamlike, symbolic, and deeply atmospheric—form the heart of the museum. Highlights include the famous cycle “Creation of the World” and the visionary “Sonata” series, where visual art and musical structure merge into a single poetic language. Beyond Čiurlionis, the museum presents Lithuanian art from the 19th century to the present, including sculpture, graphics, and applied arts. Temporary exhibitions introduce contemporary artists and new perspectives, while the museum’s serene halls and carefully curated displays create an environment ideal for slow, reflective viewing.

Kaunas Lithuania
M.K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art
Location

M. K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art is located in the New Town area of Kaunas, Lithuania, on V. Putvinskio Street, a short walk uphill from the city centre and the Old Town. The museum occupies a distinctive modernist‑style building that is one of the most striking cultural landmarks in the city. Very close by you can visit the Devils’ Museum, a popular folk‑art museum housed in the neighbouring building on the same street. The museum is also near the foot of the Žaliakalnis Funicular, which climbs up to the massive Christ’s Resurrection Church, one of the largest churches in the Baltic States. A short walk takes you to Vytautas the Great War Museum, as well as the main cultural strip of Kaunas with its galleries, cafés and historic architecture, so it is easy to turn a visit to the Čiurlionis museum into a full‑afternoon sightseeing route through the city’s artistic and historic heart.

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