Devils' Museum (Zmuidzinavicius Museum)

The basics

Spread across three floors, the Devil’s Museum explores the devil and surrounding mythology in different art forms, including a look at Lithuanian folklore. Exhibits aren’t purely historic and often include contemporary art. The focus of exhibits isn’t always on the Devil and moves around to supernatural creatures such as witches, but also looks at the museum’s founder, the artist Antanas Žmuidzinavičius. Expect to spend around an hour visiting the museum if you stop to read all of the exhibits.

Things to know before you go

• Exhibits at the museum are designed to appeal to adults and kids.

• This is not a museum focused on religion, but rather on art and culture, so you don’t need to have specific religious beliefs to enjoy it.

• Access to each floor of the museum is only via stairs. There is no elevator, so the museum is not wheelchair-accessible.

How to get there

The Devils’ Museum is in the city center of Kaunas, two blocks north of the Laisvės Alėja pedestrian boulevard through the heart of the city. Walking to the museum is generally the easiest way to reach it. You can also take one of the many different bus and trolley bus routes that go to the L. Sapiegos bus stop near the museum.

When to get there

As the Devil’s Museum is an indoor activity, it is a good option for tourists when it's raining or during winter when you need a break from the cold. It’s best to arrive at least an hour before closing time so that you don’t feel rushed as the museum staff closes up.

Devil’s Museum collection highlights

Although there’s so much to see at the Kaunas Devils’ Museum, some items stand out as highlights. One item is the museum’s smallest artifact, a Russian piece so small that you can only see it under a magnifying glass. Another popular statue portrays Hitler and Stalin as deformed devils. International visitors often also enjoy seeing the museums’ painted masks from around the world to find items from their home country.