WORTH VISITING:
The Jacques Lipchitz Museum is a branch of the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History dedicated to the life and work of the world-renowned Litvak sculptor Jacques Lipchitz (1891–1973), who was born and raised in Druskininkai. The world’s first museum named after the artist reopened following renovation on 17 April 2026, marking the 135th anniversary of his birth.
Lipchitz was one of the pioneers of Cubist sculpture and made a significant contribution to the development of twentieth-century modern art. The museum’s permanent exhibition traces his life and artistic journey from Druskininkai through Vilnius to Paris and New York. The exhibition also explores the history of the Jewish community in Druskininkai, offering visitors an insight into the past of the artist’s hometown.
While living and working abroad, Lipchitz maintained a strong connection to Lithuania. “Without our roots, we could not create the great trees of life,” he wrote in a 1972 letter to the Lithuanian sculptor Vladas Vildžiūnas.
BRIEF HISTORY:
The exhibition uses modern technology to offer interactive ways of exploring the sculptor’s work and its historical context. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, guided tours and educational programmes for visitors of all ages. Its facilities are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
Address: Šv. Jokūbo g. 17, Druskininkai.
Opening hours:
- Wednesday–Friday: 10:00–18:00.
- Saturday–Sunday: 11:00–18:00.
- Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Last admission: 17:30.
Information about tickets, exhibitions, educational activities and changes to opening hours is available on the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History website.
