World War II Exposition “Muziejus 39/45” Museum

“Muziejus 39/45”, which belongs to the History Museum of Lithuania Minor, tells the story of the Second World War events in Klaipėda and the region. The museum is located under a rampart on the eastern side of the former Klaipėda Castle, where German troops had set up an explosives depot during the war.
The exposition of the museum is modern and engaging for visitors: the exposition consists of four halls that present different periods of the wartime, and 13 interactive points have been installed in the halls. The hall “Klaipėda on the Eve of War” displays historical documents and photos, while the radical changes in Europe of the time are described on an original animated map. The hall “The Storming of Klaipėda” reflects the very tragic history of Klaipėda and its inhabitants, while the second hall “Klaipėda after the War” features an installation commemorating the demolished churches of the city. The last one – the Hall of Memories – features a symbolic six-metre-long carriage with a glass roof, under which multiple simple household objects that once belonged to both German soldiers and Klaipėda civilians are on display. The glass is coated with a layer of sand, so you have to brush the sand off with your fingers to see the exhibits.