Overview
Housed in the former KGB headquarters, this state-run museum offers a vital, if harrowing, lesson in Lithuania's 20th-century history. Exhibits detail the Soviet and Nazi occupations and the local resistance movements, providing a deep understanding of the nation's past. Admission is free for all visitors. The experience is powerful and emotionally intense, particularly in the basement. Here, visitors can walk through the authentic and chilling former KGB prison, with its preserved cells, torture rooms, and execution chamber left largely untouched. While text-heavy, it's considered an essential stop for anyone interested in Baltic history.
