Šiauliai History Museum Museum

The Šiauliai History Museum is located on Aušros Avenue in central Šiauliai. After reconstruction, the museum opened its doors in 2022. It is housed in the historical Aušros Museum building, which was built in 1932 based on the design of a local architect, Vlad Bite. Originally it was a school building, while a part of the building was dedicated for the purposes of the museum in 1933. Today, the Šiauliai History Museum combines state-of-the-art technology with traditional exhibitions and a modern exhibition of museum funds. Here, visitors are introduced to the history of Šiauliai, from the earliest records about the area to the proclamation of the Republic of Lithuania in 1918.
Part of the exhibition is devoted to war themes. The first-floor hall features a restored short film that is based on historical documents about the Battle of the Sun that took place in the Šiauliai area; there are also exhibits (objects, documents, photos) related to World War I, which severely devastated the city, resulting in the loss of both inhabitants and infrastructure. The exhibition also displays evidence of the battles against the Bermontians, who invaded the town in 1919 and vandalised the houses. The content of the exhibitions of Šiauliai History Museum is expanded by knowledge rooms and an open-air exhibition. The museum also has an exhibition and event hall for multifunctional activities.