Published: 20260514
FREE ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM FROM 6:00 PM, ON MAY 23RD.
The last visitors are admitted to the museum at 11:00 PM.
The museum exhibits are open until midnight.
During Museum Night, admission to the museum and all events are free.
Events will be photographed.
10:00–11:00 PM Screening of the silent film “Leonardo da Vinci” (Italy, 1919) with live harpsichord improvisation (Events Hall)
During Night of the Museums, visitors will have a unique opportunity to see the silent film “Leonardo da Vinci” (Italy, 1919), with a live improvised soundtrack by harpsichordist and composer Vitalijus Neugasimovas.
This film was directed by one of Italy’s first female directors, actress Giulia Cassini-Rizzotto, together with Mario Corsi. It is a biographical work that thoroughly explores the life of the Renaissance genius—from his years as an apprentice to his final days in Amboise (France), including his encounter with the Mona Lisa. The film was created to mark the 400th anniversary of Leonardo’s death.
1919
Directors: Mario Corsi, Giulia Cassini-Rizzotto
Cast: Alberto Pasquali, Alfredo Bracci, Gilda Pieroni, Laura Darville, Beppo Corradi, Salvatore Lo Turco, Rina Calabria
Genre: drama, silent film
Runtime: 1 hour
Screenplay by: Mario Corsi
The film will be screened with Lithuanian subtitles.
The event is free, but registration is required.
Performer
Vitalijus Neugasimovas (keyboards) – pianist, organist, harpsichordist, also engaged in improvisation, solo singing, and composition
DURING NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMS, WE KINDLY INVITE YOU TO VISIT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS ON DISPLAY AT THE MUSEUM
6:00 PM–12:00 AM International exhibition “A portrait of the Lithuanian Chancellor and Voivode of Vilnius Mikalojus Radvilaitis”(Route II)
6:00 PM–12:00 AM Exhibition "HERITAGE COMING HOME. Paintings acquired in 2018–2025" (Route IV)
6:00 PM–12:00 AM The international exhibition “Verdures with the Vytis. Tapestries of the Wiśniowiecki and Sanguszko Princes from Wawel” (Route IV)
6:00 PM–12:00 AM | A Mirror of the Palace of the Grand Dukes’ History
At the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, everyone has the opportunity to “travel back in time” and become a historical figure. In one of the halls, along the route of the Reconstructed Historical Interiors, modern technology superimposes a person’s image onto historical portraits, bringing them to life, while the visitor’s image is transformed into that of nobles and rulers.
6:00 PM–12:00 AM | 3D Virtual Journey Through Time
Route I
Virtual reality glasses will transport you centuries into the past—you’ll see how the territory of Vilnius’s castles and the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania have changed from the 13th century to the present day. All museum visitors are invited!
Price – 3 EUR (tickets available at the ticket office).
6:00 PM–12:00 AM | 3D Virtual Reconstruction of Gediminas Tower
Route III
A 3D virtual reconstruction of Gediminas Tower will transport you to a virtual Vilnius: you will see what the tower looked like and how it changed during the time of Grand Duke Gediminas (1316–1341), along with the objects that surrounded it.
Price: 3 EUR (tickets available at the ticket office).
