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Devils' Museum

About

The Devils’ Museum in Kaunas is one of Lithuania’s most unusual and captivating cultural attractions, dedicated entirely to the figure of the devil in folklore, art, and world traditions. Founded on the personal collection of artist Antanas Žmuidzinavičius, it opened in the mid‑20th century and has since grown into a unique three‑storey museum housing more than 3,000 devil‑themed objects from over 70 countries. Inside, visitors encounter an extraordinary variety of sculptures, masks, carvings, and figurines. The Lithuanian section highlights the devil as a mischievous trickster from local folklore, often humorous rather than frightening. International exhibits reveal how different cultures imagine the same figure—from African ritual masks to Asian guardian spirits and European satirical depictions. One of the most interesting displays is the collection of devils gifted by foreign diplomats, each reflecting the artistic style of its country. The museum also preserves Žmuidzinavičius’ original studio, offering insight into the artist whose fascination sparked this remarkable collection. Playful, symbolic, and sometimes darkly comic, the Devils’ Museum invites visitors to explore humanity’s long relationship with myth and imagination.

Kaunas Lithuania
Devils' Museum
Location

Devils’ Museum is located in the New Town area of Kaunas, Lithuania, on V. Putvinskio Street, a short uphill walk from the city centre and the main pedestrian promenade. The museum stands in a distinctive building that is already noticeable thanks to its unusual theme and lively facade. Very close by you can visit the M. K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art, which shares the same street and is one of the city’s major art galleries. The museum is also near the Žaliakalnis Funicular, which leads up to the huge Christ’s Resurrection Church, and within easy reach of Vytautas the Great War Museum, Unity Square and the main cultural strip lined with galleries, theatres and cafés. This makes Devils’ Museum a good stop in the middle of an afternoon that combines quirky folklore, fine art and impressive architecture in central Kaunas.

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