Photography Museum is a specialized museum of photography art, one and only in Lithuania. It is an important multifunctional center, which preserves and represents significant collection of 150 000 objects, an important part of Lithuanian visual heritage: photographs, technology and equipment of photography, collection of prints and documents, other objects. In 2014th, modernized museum started to organize photography exhibitions of contemporary and historical Lithuania, as well as foreign exhibitions. Meetings with authors and researchers of photography art and other innovative educational and recreational activities are organized.

By the agreement of three parties in 2014th, Lithuanian Ministry of Culture, Šiauliai Aušros Museum and Tatjana-Luckienė-Aldag, in Photography Museum Vitas Luckus photography Center was established. In the Center research on art of Lithuanian Photography of the second half of 20th century is made. Research on works of artists of the time and one of the most conceptual representatives of his time, Vitas Luckus are made. In Photography Museum, the collection is preserved, recognition of the center is being built.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

Where are we ?

Address

Vilnius St. 140, LT-76296 Šiauliai

Email

Phone

+370 41 52 43 96

MUSEUM’S OPENING HOURS

II – V 10 am. – 6 pm.

VI – VII 11 am. – 5 pm.

TICKET PRICING

Ticket – 5 € (with discount 2,5 €)

Group (starting at 15 people) – 4 € (with discount 2 €)

Guided tour (no more than 30 people) – 20 €

Visit of the roof terrace – 1 € (with discount 0,50 €, preschoolers and schoolchildren with discount – for free)

On the last Sunday of each month – for free!

Movable property rental is governed by the general provisions set out in Article XXVIII of the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania regarding the general terms and conditions of rental.
“Aušros” museum in Šiauliai (hereinafter the “Lessor”) rents bicycles to persons of at least 16 years of age who provide a personal ID that validates their identity (hereinafter the “Renter”). Persons younger than 16 years may rent a bicycle with an adult who claims all responsibility for the actions of the minor. The Renter bears financial responsibility for the rented bicycle and its damages and has to cover the costs detailed in the Bicycle Rental Agreement. The Renter shall also adhere to the bicycle rental terms and conditions set forth herein.

  1. Rental Terms and Conditions
    1.1. By signing the Bicycle Rental Agreement, the Renter agrees and acknowledges that:
    1.1.1. the rented bicycle was inspected and is fit for use and there are no complaints regarding the state of the bicycle;
    1.1.2. the Lessor provided the Renter with all necessary information about the usage characteristics of the rented bicycle;
    1.1.3. the Renter is physically capable, his/her health state is sufficient and he/she has the necessary skills and experience to use the rented bicycle.
    2. Transfer and return of inventory.
    2.1. By signing the Bicycle Rental Agreement, the Renter acknowledges that the bicycle transferred to the Renter is in proper condition, functioning, and fully equipped.
    2.2. The Renter is responsible for returning the bicycle at the end of the rental term in the same condition as it was transferred, taking into account the normal wear.
    2.3. If the bicycle returned to the Lessor is damaged or not fully equipped due to the Renter’s fault, the Renter shall cover all damages. Damages for a lost bicycle shall be equal to 100 percent of the bicycle’s value, including normal wear. The damages incurred shall depend upon the extent of damage. The Lessor shall draw up a record of damage.
    2.4. If the Renter does not return the bicycle on time, he/she has to cover the costs of every additional hour.
    2.5. The Renter can rent a bicycle in the ticket offices of the departments of Šiauliai “Aušros” museum: Chaim Frenkel’s Villa (Vilniaus st. 74), the Bicycle Museum (Vilniaus st. 139), and the Photography Museum (Vilniaus st. 140).
    2.6. The inventory has to be returned to the Lessor at the mutually agreed time, i.e. during the working hours of the museum:
    2.6.1. Chaim Frenkel’s Villa’s working hours: II 10:00–18:00, III 10:00–19:00, IV–V 10:00–18:00, VI–VII 11:00–17:00;
    2.6.2. Bicycle Museum’s working hours: II 10:00–18:00, III 10:00–19:00, IV–V 10:00–18:00, VI–VII 11:00–17:00;
    2.6.3. Photography Museum’s working hours: III 10:00–19:00, IV–V 10:00–18:00, VI–VII 11:00–17:00.
    2.7. The bicycle that was rented by the Renter has to be returned to the place of rental or to any other department listed in sections 2.6.1, 2.6.2, and 2.6.3.
    2.8. Bicycles are rented during the warm seasons (from the beginning of April to the end of September).
    3. The Renter’s rights and responsibilities
    3.1. The Renter has the right to use the rented bicycle according to the signed Bicycle Rental Agreement.
    3.2. Once the bicycle is returned to the Lessor according to the terms of Agreement, the Lessor shall confirm the return and the state of the bicycle by signature.
    3.3. The Renter shall preserve the bicycle and use it safely and according to its intended purpose.
    3.4. The Renter has to promptly inform the Lessor about the damages and loss of the bicycle and the delay of its return.
    3.5. The Renter shall cover the damage of the bicycle inflicted due to his/her fault.
    4. Liability
    4.1. The Renter is unconditionally responsible for the use of the rented bicycle during the rental period (from the transfer to the return of the bicycle).
    4.2. The Renter bears complete responsibility for his/her health and life during the period of bicycle use.
    4.3. The Lessor shall not bear any responsibility to third parties for any damage inflicted by the Renter during the bicycle use period.
    4.4. The Lessor has no obligation to provide additional accessories during the bicycle rental period.
    4.5. The Renter has to provide a document that validates his/her identity.
    5. The rates of bicycle rent and costs of damages
    5.1. Bicycle’s value – 220 EUR.
    5.2. 1 hour – free of charge.
    5.3. Additional 1 hour with a museum’s ticket – free of charge.
    5.4. After 2 hours – 1 EUR for each hour.
    5.5. Day – 12 EUR.
    5.6. Costs of damaged bicycle parts (EUR):
    5.6.1. Tire change – 6;
    5.6.2. Straightening of a wheel rim – 12;
    5.6.3. Wheel rim change – 18;
    5.6.4. Repair of gears – 9;
    5.6.5. Reflector change – 3;
    5.6.6. Lost lock – 6;
    5.6.7. Chain change – 9;
    5.6.8. Lost pump – 9.

Enjoy the view of Šiauliai rooftops !

 

 

 

Explore the exhibitions of the Photography Museum, enjoy a breath-taking view of Šiauliai panorama from the museum’s rooftop terrace, or experience what it feels like inside a camera by visiting the camera obscura on the terrace.

The terrace is open from 1st March to 31st October.