14th January “French retreat from Moscow” dramatization
Winter 1812-1813: From what was once undefeatable Grande Armée only a shadow remains. Last soldiers of a beaten and frozen French army are retreating from Russian campaign towards Lithuania. A detachment of these soldiers, consisting of French, Lithuanian and Polish troops, is heading to town of Rumšiškės hoping to find a path in the frozen Nemunas river, but they are unaware that their road from Warsaw to Konigsberg may be cut by Platov’s Cosacks and regular Russian army…
31th December Christmas Tree Stump Burning
Welcome to the Open-Air Museum of Lithuania On December 31. It is the day when any hard work is frowned upon and the best thing to do is go visiting people and places, so hesitate no more and join us for some great fun!
Welcome to the rebuilt village of Salos!
Etnoachitectual village Salos (Ignalina disrict) is surrounded by forests and lakes, on the shore of Alksnas. The picturesque location in erratic village is one of the few of its kind remaining villages in Lithuania.
The Opening of Wooden Built Heritage Conservation, Research and Training Centre
On 27th of October 2016 the restored Aristavele manor-house of the XVIII century and the Wooden Built Heritage Conservation, Research and Training Center therein was opened for society, community of culture, wooden heritage specialists. It also marks the end of the project activities. More than 125 persons attended this event.
Museum opening hours
Interior expositions are closed and visiting the museum as a park is available: 16th October – 31st March Monday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm.