Chaimas Frenkelis Villa-Museum

Chaimas Frenkelis villa, with a park and a fountain decorating it, is an exclusive space in Šiauliai. In 1908, Chaimas and Dora Frenkeliai built a villa – a two-story residential house – next to their thriving leather processing factory. It is unique, one of the few buildings of modern architecture (Secession, Art Nouveau) style in Lithuania in the early 20th century, whose facades interweave elements of various styles, and the authentic interior fascinates with wood finish and ornate mouldings.

The new exhibition “The Frenkel Family, Industrialists” presents the history of two generations of the Frenkel Family and the Jews of Šiauliai. In this historically authentic setting, stylized interiors of the manufacturers’ home have been recreated, revealing the lifestyle, traditions and values of a wealthy, modern-minded Jewish family of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The visit to the museum is diversified by excursions, thematic educational activities. There is also a restaurant “Bleu de Frenkel“, located in the building. The villa hosts exhibitions, concerts, book presentations and other events. A modern-style park is open to visitors, where a rosary of a thousand roses was established. The International Chaimas Frenkelis Villa Summer Festival presenting various art forms is organized in the park every summer.

Vilniaus St 74, Šiauliai

Phone +370 41 52 43 89

Email info@ausrosmuziejus.lt

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Website www.ausrosmuziejus.lt

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OPENING HOURS

Tue, Thur, Fri 10 am–6 pm

Wed 10 am–6 pm

Sat–Sun 11 am–5 pm

The Park is open for free I–VII 10 am–10 pm

ADMISSION

Ticket – 6 Euro (with discount 3 Eur)
Guided tour – 20 Euro (no discounts)
Audioguided tour in English, Russian – free of charge
E-guided tour in English, Sign language – free of charge
Marriage registration ceremonies are available at the Villa – 200 Eur, in the park – 100 Eur

EXPOSITION

“The Frenkel Family, Industrialists”

 

The new exhibition presents the lives of two generations of the Frenkel family – the family of Chaim and Dora Frenkel and their son Jokob Frenkel with his family – in Šiauliai. It tells the story of the success of the family business whose success brought worldwide recognition to the name of Šiauliai, as well as the Frenkel’s role in the life of the Jewish community and their contributions to the city.

The museum narrative is enriched by the history of the Jews of Šiauliai, from their settlement in the city to the Holocaust. The exhibition reveals the Jewish community’s contribution to the city’s economic and social life, introduces the themes of culture, education, and Jewish religious traditions, and displays works of Litvak art.

The exhibition is displayed in the former Frenkel family house – one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau (Secession) architecture in Lithuania. In this historically authentic setting, stylized interiors of the manufacturers’ home have been recreated, revealing the lifestyle, traditions and values ​​of a wealthy, modern-minded Jewish family of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

DISCOUNTS

• Schoolchildren, students, pensioners, after presenting LR, EU or international identity card ISIC and teachers who have international identity card ITIC, young people who have European Youth Card, are given 50 per cent discount to visit the museum and for guided tour.

• Pre-school age children, children from children's homes, disabled persons, curators of Lithuanian Republic, the members of International Museum Council (ICOM), the members of friends club of Šiauliai "Aušros" museum, the teachers who accompany schoolchildren groups, disadvantaged schoolchildren groups visit the museum free of charge (the list has to be presented in advance), other services are provided with 50 per cent discount.

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