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Markučiai Manor Museum

A cosy 19th-century wooden manor — once the home of Pushkin's son — with authentically furnished rooms, the Pushkin family crest and an 18-hectare park with ponds and a chapel.

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A street view of Islandijos Street in Vilnius, showing historic apartment buildings with ground-floor cafes, outdoor seating, and a bicycle lane.

The short version

✓Six authentically furnished rooms from the late 19th century, with original furniture.
✓Once the home of Alexander Pushkin's son, Grigory, and his wife, Varvara.
✓A tranquil 18-hectare park with old trees, ponds and St Barbara's Chapel.
✓A rare surviving example of 19th-century wooden architecture near the city centre.

Markučiai Manor Museum

Markučiai Manor Museum is a cosy, atmospheric house museum on the historic Markučiai estate, southeast of the Old Town at Subačiaus g. 124. The main residence is a rare and well-preserved example of 19th-century wooden architecture, and it was once the home of Alexander Pushkin's son, Grigory, and his wife, Varvara. Inside, six authentically furnished rooms recreate the late-19th-century atmosphere, some featuring original furniture decorated with the Pushkin family crest and monograms — a genuine glimpse into the era. Today it operates as a branch of the Vilnius City Museum.

Vilnius Oldtown Aerial — Vilnius, Lithuania — BigHead · CC BY-SA 4.0

Beyond the house, the estate's expansive 18-hectare park is reason enough to come: old trees, ponds, walking paths, the historic St Barbara's (St Varvara's) Chapel and a small family graveyard make for a peaceful wander. To get the most from the history, hiring one of the friendly, knowledgeable guides is highly recommended.

The museum is reachable on foot, by bike or by bus (routes 10 and 13, 'Markučiai' stop). Visitors have noted that admission is cash-only, and opening hours run on a part-week schedule, so check current times and prices before visiting.

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Markučiai Park

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