Church Heritage Museum (Bažnytinio paveldo muziejus)

Sacred treasures of Vilnius

The Church Heritage Museum (Bažnytinio paveldo muziejus) is set inside the beautiful, historic Church of St Michael the Archangel on Šv. Mykolo Street in the Old Town. Its collection of sacred art is exceptional — liturgical vestments, intricate monstrances and treasures, some dating back to the 14th century — and the experience reaches across three distinct sites: the Cathedral Treasury, the Bell Tower and the atmospheric Crypts beneath Vilnius Cathedral.

Visitors single out the guides as the highlight: exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging, they bring the context to life, so many people recommend joining a guided tour to get the most from a visit. If you prefer to explore on your own, a free multi-language audio guide runs on your phone, and there are educational activities and treasure hunts that make it work for families with children.

• Cathedral Treasury — vestments, monstrances and sacred art
• Bell Tower — climb for a different view of the Old Town
• Crypts — guided tours beneath Vilnius Cathedral
• Family activities and free phone audio guide

Good to know

The museum is at Šv. Mykolo g. 9 and is generally open Tuesday to Saturday (with a later closing on Wednesday) and closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. The Crypts are visited by guided tour only. As hours and ticket prices change, confirm them on the official site before you go, and consider a guide to get the full story.