EDUCATION

EDUCATION

The museum offers a number of educational workshops.

Biržai during the Great Northern War

Get acquainted with the local history! How did people of Biržai live during the Great Northern War? How did they fight? Who are the hussars? Who were the Radziwiłł family? Learn this and much more in one of our most interactive educational programs.

 
Ages: 16-19, adults
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: group of 10 people or more  - €2 per person
         group of less than 10 people -  €20
 This workshop is in English and Russian.

For further information and booking:
+370 450 33390, +370 655 43845
uzsakymai@birzumuziejus.lt

Defend the Biržai Castle!

During the educational program, you will become active defenders of the castle and will get to know the castle structures and fortifications. You will also learn about the most important defensive equipment and weapons to protect the castle from enemies.

Ages: 16+
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Number of  visitors: 20–55
Price: 5 € per visitor.
This program is only in Russian.

For further information and booking:
+370 450 33390+370 655 43845
uzsakymai@birzumuziejus.lt

From a grain to a song: Biržai tradition and hospitality

The museum offers a unique glimpse at the beer traditions in Biržai. Visitors will be able to savor local beer produced at one of the oldest breweries in Lithuania. To round off the experience, beer will be accompanied by local food. During the programme, visitors will be acquainted with the traditional beer making process and tools, as well as local customs. Visitors will be entertained by a  folklore ensemble from Aukštaitija region and they can expect to take part in their lively performance.

 
This program is only suitable for adults and it should be booked in advance. 
 
Special version of the program is available for wedding ceremonies.
 
The beer programme is available in Lithuanian, Latvian, Russian and English, based upon availability of the guides.
 
Duration: 60 minutes
Price per person: €9
Groups of 10 or fewer people: €90
Groups of 11 up to 15 people: €135
 
Duration: 90 minutes
Price per person: €11
Groups of 10 or fewer people: €110
Groups of 11 up to 15 people: €165
 
For further information and booking:
+370 450 33390, +370 655 57737
uzsakymai@birzumuziejus.lt

How was paper made?

It is hard to imagine life without paper. Where does it originate from, when was it first made, what were the techniques? These are just some of the mysteries you will uncover during this program. Moreover, you will get to do it yourself.

 
Ages: 10-19
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: group of 10 people or more - €2 per person
         group of less than 10 people - €20
 This workshop is in English and Russian.
For further information and booking:
+370 450 33390, +370 655 43845
uzsakymai@birzumuziejus.lt

Secret School

Could you imagine Lithuanian schools without Lithuanian language? A century ago Lithuanian was banned in schools and students were forced to speak another language. What did these schools look like? What did the children learn about? And were they still speaking their own language in secrecy? Find out!

 
Ages: 12-16
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: group of 10 people or more - €2 per person
         group of less than 10 people - €20
 This workshop is in English and Russian.

For further information and booking:
+370 450 33390, +370 655 43845
uzsakymai@birzumuziejus.lt

Last edited: 2024-01-09 11:16



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A biržiečė vaišin dainuodamūs
We invite you to visit our exhibition of ancient brewing traditions and take part in our special program "From a grain to a song: Birzai tradition and hospitality".