In 2025, we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of the most prominent Lithuanian artists, composer and painter Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Open air Museum of Lithuania joins the anniversary program and invites visitors to educations full of traditions and experiences in the museum town.

The educations organized on September 19–22 by the museum will provide an opportunity not only to hear, but also to experience and discover the secrets of traditional crafts and music making for yourself.

More about the events dedicated to the 150th anniversary of M. K. Čiurlionis can be found here: https://ciurlioniui150.lt/en/events

 

EDUCATION “LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER”

September 19 1:00 PM | September 20 12:00 PM
Location: Museum‘s town, Tabariškės House
Price: with museum ticket
Registration required: +370 68 764 831

Have you ever wondered what the purpose and benefits of music were in ancient times? And how has the purpose of music changed in modern times? In this workshop, you will get acquainted with a variety of traditional instruments – from the stump drum, goat horn or birch trumpet to the whistle, bladder pipes or jew’s harp. You will hear their stories, find out who played them and on what occasions. Participants will have the opportunity to try out the instruments themselves – play a Lithuanian multipart song with kuvytsi  together, or beat a common rhythm with drums. At the end of the education, all participants will create a joint improvised piece together.

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS “TAR MILLING”

September 20th 10:00 am | September 21st 10:00 am
Location: Museum Town, Blacksmith Shop
Price: with museum ticket
Registration required: +370 68 764 831

Have you heard the proverb about a drop of tar in a barrel of honey? But do you know what tar really is and how it is made? During the education, you will learn many interesting things about this material, its purpose in various fields, eras and customs. You will see exhibits related to tar, participate in the tar-making process, and the experience will be enriched by riddles and creative tasks.