From grains to garments

A tiny grain of flax is more than just food. Flax has many purposes, specially in Lithuania. In the olden days, people would make their clothes from it. Learn about the grain's journey from soil to a beautiful linen dress!


Exhibitions and events from this museum

Biržai and the Radziwill

This permanent exhibition showcases the turbulent history of Biržai, its...

Ethnography

The exhibition is dedicated to everyday life in Biržai region in late 19th and...

Warfare in the 16th century

The castle's arsenal houses a permanent warfare exhibition since 2014....

Biržai in the 19th century

This exhibition represents the Tyszkiewicz (Tiškevičiai) family heritage...

Activities from this museum

Žaldokas Beer program

The museum offers a unique glimpse at the beer traditions in Biržai. Visitors...

Old things can speak

Life in the past is made accessible in this program. Through fun tasks you will...

How was paper made?

It is hard to imagine life without paper. Where does it originate from, when...

From grains to garments

A tiny grain of flax is more than just food. Flax has many purposes, specially...

Secret School

Could you imagine Lithuanian schools without Lithuanian language? A century ago...

Mint a coin

When did people start using coins? What could you buy for 3 litas in 19th...

Biržai during the Great Northern War

Get acquainted with the local history! How did people of Biržai live during the...

Play with clay

Pottery making is one of the oldest crafts still surviving today. Explore the...


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