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European Night of Museum 2026
2026-05-14
European Night of Museum 2026
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, in celebration of International Museum Day, European Museum Night events will be held in Šiauliai, as across Europe. During the evening and night hours, 23 museums and cultural institutions in Šiauliai will open their exhibition doors and invite visitors to explore them...
Egidijus Koviera. Lost People
2026-05-06
Egidijus Koviera. Lost People
On May 14, 2026, at 5 p.m., a solo exhibition by Egidijus Koviera is opening at the Art Gallery of Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy (Vilniaus St. 141, Šiauliai). The exhibition will run until June 7, 2026. The gallery can be visited on Tuesday-Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, from...
Generation of Change: Transformations in Šiauliai’s Photographic Scene in the 1980s
2026-05-06
Generation of Change: Transformations in Šiauliai’s Photographic Scene in the 1980s
On May 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., the exhibition “Generation of Change: Transformations in Šiauliai’s Photographic Scene in the 1980s” opens at the Photography Museum, running until July 26, 2026. The curator of the exhibition is Vilija Ulinskytė-Balzienė.
John Angerson exhibition “On This Day” opening
2026-03-09
John Angerson exhibition “On This Day” opening
On March 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., the John Angerson exhibition “On This Day” will open at the Photography Museum. The exhibition will run from March 19, 2026 to May 3, 2026.
Opening of Donatas Stankevičius’s exhibition “Legendary Past”
2026-01-28
Opening of Donatas Stankevičius’s exhibition “Legendary Past”
On February 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the exhibition “Legendary Past” by Donatas Stankevičius will open at the Photography Museum. The exhibition will run until March 15, 2026.
Free museum admission on the last Sunday of September
2025-09-15
Free museum admission on the last Sunday of September
2025. September 28, Sunday, 11 am–5 pm. Visiting the departments of the Šiauliai “Aušros” Museum is free of charge.
Exhibition of historical carriages and antique cars "Standing in Time"
2025-09-02
Exhibition of historical carriages and antique cars "Standing in Time"
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., an exclusive cultural event will be held at the Chaimas Frenkelis Villa-Museum Park (Vilniaus St. 74, Šiauliai) – an exhibition of authentic historical carriages, cars from the early 20th century.
Premiere of Kaunas Dance Theatre “Aura” Performance "Dausos"
2025-08-13
Premiere of Kaunas Dance Theatre “Aura” Performance "Dausos"
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 10:00 PM, in the park of the Chaim Frenkel Villa Museum (Vilniaus St. 74, Šiauliai), the 22nd International Chaim Frenkel Villa Summer Festival will present the premiere of “Dausos” by the Kaunas Dance Theatre “Aura“.
European Heritage Days at the Šiauliai “Aušra” Museum Branches
2025-08-12
European Heritage Days at the Šiauliai “Aušra” Museum Branches
The 2025 European Heritage Days invite you to discover architectural heritage as a link between the past, present, and future. The theme “Architectural Heritage: A Window to the Past, a Door to the Future” encourages us to see heritage not only as preserved historical objects but also as a living...
Exclusive Italian Jazz Concert in Šiauliai with “Double Breath” and the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra
2025-08-12
Exclusive Italian Jazz Concert in Šiauliai with “Double Breath” and the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the stage in the Chaim Frenkel Villa Museum Park in Šiauliai will welcome world-class international music stars – the Italian jazz quartet “Double Breath” and the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra. This will be one of the most spectacular events of the 22nd...
THE 22ND INTERNATIONAL CHAIM FRENKEL VILLA SUMMER FESTIVAL | THE PROGRAM
2025-06-23
THE 22ND INTERNATIONAL CHAIM FRENKEL VILLA SUMMER FESTIVAL | THE PROGRAM
THE 22ND INTERNATIONAL CHAIM FRENKEL VILLA SUMMER FESTIVAL | THE PROGRAM
The new project "STOGAS FM" features jazz, alternative music, dance and the sound of classical instruments
2025-06-09
The new project "STOGAS FM" features jazz, alternative music, dance and the sound of classical instruments
The new project "STOGAS FM" features jazz, alternative music, dance and the sound of classical instruments This June, a new cultural program "Stogas FM" will launch on the roof terrace of the Museum of Photography (Vilniaus g. 140, Šiauliai), inviting you to experience professional live...
European Night of Museum 2025
2025-05-16
European Night of Museum 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, on the eve of International Museum Day, European Museum Night events will be held in Šiauliai, as across Europe. During the evening and night hours, 20 museums and cultural institutions in Šiauliai will open their exhibition doors and invite visitors to explore them...
Attention! A new exhibition of the Chaim Frenkel villa-museum is being created
2025-03-26
Attention! A new exhibition of the Chaim Frenkel villa-museum is being created
The work on creating a new exhibition begins in the Šiauliai “Aušra” Museum branch – the Chaim Frenkel Villa-Museum. In 2025, the “Aušra” Museum is implementing the project “Frenkel Manufacturers. The History of Šiauliai Jews. Stage I” funded by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of...
Ričardas Dailidė. Photography
2025-03-18
Ričardas Dailidė. Photography
From March 6 to April 6, 2025, the Photography Museum will host a solo exhibition of photographs by the photographer from Šiauliai Ričardas Dailidė. The exposition presents works created in the 7 to 10 decades of the 20th century, in which the author captures authentic everyday life in...