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Kretinga Manor - Museum

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Kretinga Manor was originally a private estate of the Counts Tyszkiewicz, who has acquired the estate in 1874. it was converted into a museum in 1992. The house contains exhibits from the former owners family portraits, furniture, photographs, household objects, and paintings.

The museum holds also a large collection of archaeological finds, silver coins of the 15th-18th centuries, the tools of 18th-20th century farmers and craftsmen, household articles and furniture, a collection of Shrovetide masks, and works of Lithuanian cross crafters.

The house is surrounded by a large park and is famous for its Winter Garden, with unique plants from exotic countries.

The museum sponsors concerts, scientific and research projects, folk dance presentations...

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Kretinga Manor - Museum

Vilniaus st. 20
97104 Kretinga
Lithuania