The Vilnius Castle Museum was opened in 1960, and in 1968 it became a subdivision of the Lithuanian National Museum.

The exposition of the Vilnius Castle Museum displays reconstruction models of Vilnius castles of the second part of the 14th and the beginning of the 17th centuries, armament, iconographic material of old Vilnius.

An observation deck on the top of the tower is the best place from which to appreciate a magnificent panorama of Vilnius.

El Museo del Castillo de Vilnius fue inaugurado en 1960, y en 1968 se convirtió en una subdivisión del Museo Nacional de Lituania.

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The National Museum of Lithuania is the largest depository of Lithuanian historical cultural heritage in the country. It is the oldest museum in Lithuania, dating back to 1855, when the Museum of Antiquities was established in Vilnius.

Authentic exhibits help to recall the history of Lithuania and its national culture and customs.

The New Arsenal, part of Vilnius' castle complex, houses an extensive historical and ethnographic collection illustrating the history of Lithuania and its people from the 13th century to today.

Part of the maligned Royal Palace, this 18th century Renaissance manor was renovated and converted from 1958-65, retaining fragments of its brick walls and Gothic vaults.

Inside you'll see everything from dioramas of early Lithuanian folk life to 18th century toilets to recently excavated ancient coins and Napoleonic remains.

As the city's history continues to be revealed through the Lower Castle archaeological site, this is the place to see all the exciting discoveries.

A monument to King Mindaugas stands in the square in front of the building.