Energy and Technology Museum explained

Energy and Technology Museum
Native Name:Energetikos ir technikos muziejus
Native Name Lang:lt
Location:Rinktinės g. 2, 09312 Vilnius
Coordinates:54.6904°N 25.2875°W
Type:Science museum, local museum
Visitors:48,248 (2018)
Director:Mykolas Bistrickas
Owner:Vilnius city municipality
National Lithuanian Electricity Association
Lithuanian Electricity Association
JSC "Vilniaus šilumos tinklai"
Lithuanian District Heating Association
Car Park:City parking, Red zone

Energy and Technology Museum (Lithuanian: Energetikos ir technikos muziejus) is an institution dedicated to researching and presenting energy history, the industrial heritage of Lithuania, and the history of Vilnius. It is housed in a former Vilnius power plant. At 5,000 square meters, this museum is the largest museum of technology in Lithuania.[1]

The museum also features interactive rooms that are mainly aimed at children and feature interactive exhibits which illustrate different aspects of science.[2]

The first public power plant of Vilnius was opened in 1903.[3] The Energy and Technology Museum still holds the old power plant equipment including steam turbines, generators, steam boilers, water pumps, pipelines and a control panel.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Energy and Technology Museum | Vilnius Tourist Information Centre . 2014-01-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131225170335/http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/tourism/places-to-visit/museums/energy-and-technology-museum/ . 2013-12-25 . dead .
  2. Web site: Energy & Technology Museum | Sightseeing | Vilnius. www.inyourpocket.com.
  3. Web site: Energetikos ir technikos muziejus . Kelionės Lietuva . lt . 2020-12-02.
  4. Web site: Energy and Technology Museum . Vilnius Tourism . 2014-01-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131225170335/http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/tourism/places-to-visit/museums/energy-and-technology-museum/ . 2013-12-25 . dead .