Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus

What Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus does

Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus (Vytautas the Great War Museum) is a Lithuanian state budget institution (Biudžetinė įstaiga) subordinate to the Ministry of National Defense, founded on February 16, 1921, in Kaunas. It is one of the oldest museums in Lithuania and operates a multi-site cultural complex comprising the main museum at K. Donelaičio g. 64 in Kaunas (in a heritage building designed by Vladimiras Dubeneckis, Karolis Reisonas, and Kazys Krikščiukaitis), the Military Equipment Exposition at Kaunas Fortress VI Fort, the Dalia Grinkevičiūtė Exposition in Laukuva (Šilalė district), the Underground Printing House "AB" in Salių village, and the Lithuania Freedom Fighters Recognition Center in Vilnius. The institution preserves and presents Lithuanian military history from prehistoric times to the present day, holding the most extensive weapons collection in Lithuania along with 274 military equipment treasures, 31,592 photographs, 52,900+ press exhibits, 45,000+ archaeological findings, 39,000 numismatic items, 17,000+ historical objects, approximately 1,500 works of art, and 1,500+ digital objects — including the wreckage of the Lituanica aircraft and effects of transatlantic pilots Steponas Darius and Stasys Girėnas.

The museum's core "products" are its permanent and temporary exhibitions, 17 interactive educational programmes, 30 modern traveling exhibitions, virtual exhibitions, restoration services, and publications, supplemented by digital offerings such as the "Pasklidę po pasaulį" interactive map of Lithuanian-origin soldiers abroad and the "Laisvi pokalbiai" podcast. It serves a diversified audience including the general public, families and tourists (adult admission €6, child/student €3, family €15; military equipment branch €5/€2.50/€10), school groups (educational programmes €3/person + ticket; off-site €90 + €3/person), and government/institutional visitors (NATO personnel, Lithuanian Riflemen's Union members, state officials) for commemorations, conferences, and ceremonies.

The business model is a hybrid of ticket-based commercial revenue (admissions, guided tours at €20/group, educational programmes, traveling exhibitions) and — predominantly — direct state-budget funding via the Ministry of National Defense. Free admission is mandated on select national holidays and the last Sunday of each month, and broad categories of visitors (children from foster homes, teachers, disabled persons, ICOM members, pensioners, NATO soldiers) receive free entry. The museum employs 7 people, operates with no commercial technology platform or AI capabilities, and is not subject to normal PE/VC/M&A dynamics: it is fully state-owned, has no external investors, and cannot be acquired or exited through conventional investment mechanisms. Strategic growth is therefore driven by state policy and budget allocation rather than market forces.

Name

Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus

Legal name

Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus

Website

https://vdkaromuziejus.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus is a Lithuanian state war museum subordinate to the Ministry of National Defense, operating multiple sites in Kaunas and beyond to preserve and present Lithuanian military history, with collections exceeding 150,000 catalogued items and diversified visitor, educational, and commemorative programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military History Museum

NAICS

Museums (712110), Museums (71211), Historical Sites (712120), Libraries and Archives (51921)

akta.pro primary industry

History Museums (THAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), History, Heritage & Museum-Focused Study Tours (THAKAGAN)

Keywords

• Military history museum
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Educational museum programs
• Historical artifact collections
• Museum guided tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaunas

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Admission fees and tickets: Revenue generated from ticket sales to visitors for museum exhibitions, military equipment exposition, and Dalia Grinkevičiūtė exposition. Adults pay €6.00, children/students €3.00, family €15.00. Military equipment exposition has separate pricing: adults €5.00, students €2.50, family €10.00.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus is a state-owned military history museum that preserves and presents Lithuanian military heritage through permanent and traveling exhibitions at multiple physical sites. It offers admission-based visits, guided tours in Lithuanian and English, 17 interactive educational programs (including off-site delivery), artifact restoration services, and digital products including virtual exhibitions, a podcast, and an interactive map project. The museum houses over 150,000 catalogued items across specialized collections of weapons, military equipment, archaeology, photographs, numismatics, press, art, historical objects, and digital objects.

Product overview

Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus operates as a unified museum complex with multiple physical locations and digital offerings. The core consists of the main museum in Kaunas, the Military Equipment Exposition at the Sixth Fort, the Dalia Grinkevičiūtė Exposition in Laukuva, and the Underground Printing House "AB." The museum also manages the Lithuanian Freedom Battles Recognition Exposition. Supporting services include 17 interactive educational programs, virtual exhibitions, 30 traveling exhibitions, and restoration services. The museum houses extensive collections including Weapons, Military Equipment (274 treasures), Archeology (45,000+ findings), Photographs (31,592 items), Numismatics (39,000 items), Press (52,900+ items), Art (~1,500 items), Historical Objects (17,000+ items), and Digital Objects (1,500+ items). Digital products include the "Pasklidę po pasaulį" interactive map and the "Laisvi pokalbiai" podcast series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Museum Admissions (Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus) Admission-based visits to the main museum at K. Donelaičio g. 64, Kaunas, offering exhibitions on Lithuanian military history, weapons history, and freedom struggles. Open Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00. Adults €6.00, children/students €3.00, family €15.00.
• Military Equipment Exposition Admissions (Karo technikos ekspozicija) Admission-based visits to the Military Equipment Exposition at K. Baršausko g. 91 (Kaunas Fortress VI Fort), displaying armored vehicles, artillery, aircraft, and naval equipment. Visits only with advance registration and guide. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00. Adults €5.00, students €2.50, family €10.00.
• Dalia Grinkevičiūtė Exposition Admissions Admission-based visits to the Dalia Grinkevičiūtė memorial exposition in Laukuva, Šilalė district, documenting the history of resistance and fate of Lithuanian citizens during Soviet repressions. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00.
• Underground Printing House 'AB' Visits (Spaustuvė „AB") Free-admission visits to the Underground Printing House 'AB' in Salių village, Kaunas district, preserving the heritage of clandestine resistance publishing. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00.
• Interactive Educational Programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Musée de l'Armée: France's national military museum at Les Invalides; comparable as a large national military museum combining historical objects, visitor education, and state institutional backing.
• Bundeswehr Military History Museum: Germany's official military history museum in Dresden; comparable as a state military museum with extensive collections and a civic-education mandate.
• Imperial War Museums: UK national museum network covering conflicts from WWI onward; directly comparable as a state-affiliated national military history museum with multi-site collections and broad public programming.
• Canadian War Museum: Canada's national museum of military history; comparable as a state-supported national institution with extensive artifact holdings and educational programming.
• Polish Museum of Military History: Poland's national military history museum in Warsaw; comparable as a Central European national military museum with state affiliation and similar collection scope.
• Australian War Memorial: Australia's national memorial and museum covering military history; comparable as a national military heritage institution combining commemoration, collections, and education.
• Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Museum of Military History Vienna): Austria's museum of military history housed in a historic arsenal building; comparable as a European national military museum in a historic landmark with broad chronological coverage.

Regional players

• National Museum of Military History (Bulgaria): Bulgaria's national military history museum; comparable as a state military museum in a former Eastern Bloc country with similar collections and educational role.
• Latvian War Museum: Latvia's national war museum located in the Riga Powder Tower; comparable as a Baltic regional military museum with shared independence-struggle heritage and state backing.
• Estonian War Museum — General Laidoner Museum: Estonia's national military museum; comparable as a Baltic-neighbor military history museum sharing regional context, similar Soviet-occupation narrative, and state affiliation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLqXZcV2s2DCOcAWZu2KolV46txMxRWUkm
• Facebookfacebook.com/laisveskovupazinimocentras
• Instagraminstagram.com/karo_muziejus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vytauto-did%C5%BEiojo-karo-muziejus

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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