Palangos gintaro muziejus — Attraction in Palanga

I went to see Gabriele Vilkickyte there. Had an unopened chocolate bar in my bag, the security guard made me get rid of it before entering. Chairs were set up in the middle of the stage, standing sections on both sides- couldn’t see much. There’s a wall dividing the center stage and the garden that is a downward slope. If you’re in the garden you cannot see anything. There’re ledges you could stand on but the security guard told us we couldn’t (I’m Asian). Then I saw a couple white people standing on it. I got tired and sat on the grass. Same security guard came over and told me I couldn’t. As soon as he left I saw a white lady one person over sitting on the grass. Then 10 minutes later there were 5 more white people sat on the grass and he said nothing. If it’s not racism, I don’t know what. It’s unfortunate Gabriele Vilkickyte performed there. I would not go to any concert at this venue. They need to hire...

The 'classic' museum of Palanga that hosts:

an informative exhibition about amber with many valuable artifacts (incl. one of the most scientifically valuable globally collections of 'inclusions' (objects like insects, plants etc. 'mummified' inside pieces of amber));

an exhibition about the Tiškevičiai family palace, i.e. the building that hosts the exhibition;

a changing exhibition inside the former palace chapel;

educational activities (mostly in Lithuanian).

Exhibition is explained in EN, LT and a few other languages (audioguide available). There's also a scenic café (but they really should hire a bit more wait staff to ease the pressure on current ones).

Lithuanians will know much of this museum and building & the surrounding park by heart, but it's also of interest to international visitors willing to learn more about the 'Baltic gold' and the history of LT&...

excellent museum!! I enjoyed every moment!! it's not very big, not exhausting. !!! loved the jewels !!! visited 22/12/2024. ticket 6€ per person.

some information for the museum and amber : Palanga's Amber museum, is housed in the restored 19th-century Tiškevičiai Palace and is surrounded by the Botanical Garden . The museum's collection of amber comprises about 28000 pieces, of which about 15000 contain inclusions of insects, spiders, or plants!! Many of these are items of artwork and jewelry. The Baltic Sea coast has been a source of Eurasian amber trade since prehistoric times. (the known Amber Road) In Lithuanian mythology, there is a legend of Jūratė and Kastytis, which imagines an undersea palace of amber under the Baltic sea, which was shattered by Perkūnas, the god of thunder!! Its fragments are still washes up on the...