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Vilnius for Kids1. Gediminas’ Tower of the Upper Castle

, Arsenalo g. 5 +370 5 261 7453, www.lnm.lt I–VII May–September – 10:00–19:00, October–April 10:00–17:00# Museum – children under 7 years of age – for free, pupils and students, 2 LTL, adults 5 LTL. Funicular – children under 7 years of age – free, adults and pupils– 3 LTL.

A funicular is used for going up and down the hill. You can see castle templates, warriors’ armament and knights’ armour. A spectacular view of the city opens from the top of the castle.

2. Toys’ Museum

, Šiltadaržio g. 2 / B. Radvilaitės g. 7, +370 604 00449, www.zaislumuziejus.lt September–May III–V 15:00–20:00, VI–VII 11:00–16:00# Children under 2 years of age – free, children 2–5 years old – 8 LTL, children from 5 years – 10 LTL, for large families – 8 LTL, adults – 12 LTL.

The goal of the museum is not only to reveal the uniqueness of toys and games, but also to provide a possibility to try them out. Both original toys and their copies, which can be touched and play-ed with, are displayed at the museum.

3. The Money Museum

, Totorių g. 2/8 +370 5 268 0077, +370 5 268 0334, www.pinigumuziejus.lt April–October II–V 10:00–19:00, VI 11:00–18:00, November–March II–V 9:00–18:00, VI 10:00–17:00# Free

At the museum one can become familiar with the history of money and see virtual expositions. Here one can also forge a souvenir plate, weigh themselves on special scales and fi nd out their price if they were made of gold, platinum or silver.

4. Energy and Technology Museum

, Rinktinės g. 2, +370 5 278 2085, www.emuziejus.lt II, III, V, VI 10:00–17:00, IV 10:00–19:00# Pupils – 5 LTL, adults – 10 LTL. Saturday – Children‘s Day: for children under 16 years of age – free entrance.

The museum is located at the former premises of the Vilnius Central Electricity Station. Here one may get familiar with the various heritage of technologies; children are especially fond of an interactive exposition of science and transport.

5. Railway Museum of Lithuania

, Geležinkelio g. 16, +370 5 269 3741, www.litrail.lt II–V 9:00–17:00, VI 9:00–16:00# Preschoolers – free, pupils – 2 LTL, adults – 4 LTL.

The museum exhibits authentic attributes of travelling by rail, there are three railway templates operating. During the summer the outdoor exposition of trains, locomotives and engines is open.

6. Television Tower

, Sausio 13-osios g. 10, +370 5 252 5333 www.tvbokstas.lt Ticket offi ce open II–VI 11:00–21:00, VII–I 11:00–20:00 # Children under 5 years of age – free, pupils – 9 LTL, adults – 21 LTL.

On the fi rst fl oor the exposition in memory of January 13 victims is open. An elevator carries to an observation deck where a wonderful view is revealed (a radius of up to 50 km); a restaurant is also open there. The Historical Antennae Park can be found outside.

• Church Heritage Museum Šv. Mykolo g. 9, tel. +370 5 269 7803, www.bpmuziejus.lt

• National Museum of Lithuania, The New Arsenal Arsenalo g. 1, tel. +370 5 262 9426, www.lnm.lt

• National Museum of Lithuania, The Old Arsenal Arsenalo g. 3, tel. +370 5 262 9426, www.lnm.lt

• Radvila Palace Vilniaus g. 24, tel. +370 5 212 1477, www.ldm.lt

• Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Cinema Museum Vilniaus g. 41, tel. +370 5 262 2406, www.ltmkm.lt

Visiting Museums

Other Museums

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7. Vingis park: Amusement Park and Bicycle Rent, Entrance to the park from Birutės g. and Geležinio vilko g. www.vilniausparkai.lt A central part of the park has a stage equipped; during a warm season an amusement park, bike and roller-skate rent stations, a café and children playground are open. The park has pedestrian walkways and cycle-ways installed as well.

8. Adventure Park “UNO Park”, Antakalnio g. (Lizdeikos stop), +370 602 32366, www.unoparks.lt An adventure park invites children to have fun. Here special tracks for children are installed (a net track for the little ones, a yellow track for beginners and a chartreuse green track is for the brave ones) as well as a closed adventure castle.

9. “HBH” Restaurant and Amusement Park “Lūšiukas”, Raudondvario kaimas, Vilniaus rajonas, +370 657 07007, www.hbh.lt “HBH” restaurant has a play room for children; outside the restau-

rant one can find a basketball court, swings and the amusement park “Lūšiukas” with climbing structures and a trampoline.

10. Belmontas Entertainment and Recreation Centre, Belmonto g. 17, +370 610 00009, www.belmontonuotykiuparkas.lt, www.belmontas.lt Belmontas Entertainment and Recreation Centre is situated in a picturesque location near the river Vilnelė. It contains restaurants, a souvenir shop and a children playground. There are pedestrian walkways installed as well as an adventure park with various com-plex tracks.

11. Liepkalnis , Liepkalnio g., +370 620 52222, www.liepkalnis.lt During a skiing season one can visit Liepkalnis where a track for be-ginners, a snow park, funiculars, a café and a ski gear rent station, where equipment for children and adults can be rented, are open.

Anonymous Swings Fund Colorful swings are hanging in an unexpected urban spaces.

Outdoor Entertainments

12. Bernardine Gardens, Maironio g., www.vilniausparkai.lt

An authentic environment of the 19 century as well as ponds and fountains are restored in the park; playgrounds and benches are installed; one can get familiar with various plants.

13. Active Recreation Area near White Bridge, Upės g.

Near the White Bridge basketball, volleyball and skateboard courts are equipped and swings are installed; cafes are open nearby.

14. Playground in Rūdninkų Square, Rūdninkų g.

Swings, climbing structures and benches are installed for the little ones.

15. Playground in S. Moniuškos Square, Vilniaus g.

Swings and benches are installed in the S. Moniuška Square near the Church of St. Catherine. Vilnius Teachers’ House is situated in front of the church where different events are held and interest clubs for children are organised.

16. Playground in K. Sirvydo Square, Šv. Jono g.

Swings, climbing structures and benches are installed for the little ones.

Outdoor Playgrounds in the Old Town

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17. Vichy Water Park , Ozo g. 14C, 118, www.vandensparkas.lt

Visitors can enjoy various aqua parks; the special playground “Žai-dimų sala” is waiting for children; a team of animators organises performances and games.

18. Akropolis Ice Skating, Ozo g. 25, +370 5 249 2878, www.akropolis.lt

Rent of skates and protection gear; beginners can skate with a pen-guin; instructor’s consultations are available.

19. Pramogų Arena, Ąžuolyno g. 9, +370 5 242 4444, www.pramoguarena.lt

Figure skating, ice hockey and curling training activities are held in the arena; a café and sports club are open.

20. SEB Arena , Ąžuolyno g. 7, +370 5 236 2205, www.sebarena.lt

Adults and children can play tennis, squash and badminton; a sports club, yoga centre, cafes, sport gear shops are open.

Indoor Entertainments

21. Family Amusement Park “X-planet”, Ozo g. 18 (Ozas, 3 floor), +370 652 88566, www.xplanet.lt

The amusement park offers different amusing activities, active sport entertainments, electronic games, 5D cinema, various events for children and a huge playground.

22. Children‘s Entertainment Center “Nuotykių miestas“, Ozo g. 25 (Akropolis, 2 floor), +370 659 14797, +370 659 17377, www.nuotykiumiestas.lt

Offered entertainments: a special playing area for children under 4 years of age, labyrinth-climbing structures, interactive games, rope park, motor-racing track with cars, various trampolines and other games.

23. Children‘s Entertainment Center “Pramogų imperija“, Ukmergės g. 369, (BIG), +370 5 203 4383, +370 618 44918, www.pramoguimperija.lt

Offered active entertainments: tunnels, colourful ball basins, swings, merry-go-rounds, trampoline and educational program-mes for under-fives and children of school age.

24. Playroom “Nykštukų pasaulis“ , Laisvės pr. 88, +370 5 240 7070, +370 656 04660, www.nykstukupasaulis.lt

A café has an equipped play room where climbing areas, skating-rinks, a colourful ball basin, trampolines, tunnels, an observation tower and suspension bridge are installed.

Playgrounds and Entertainment Centres

Cinemas Theatre for Children

25. Pasaka, Šv. Ignoto g. 4 / 3, +370 5 261 1516, www.kinopasaka.lt

26. Multikino, Ozo g. 18 (Ozas), +370 5 219 5378 , +370 5 219 5376, www.multikino.lt

27. Forum Cinemas Vingis, Savanorių pr. 7, 1567, www.forumcinemas.lt

28. Forum Cinemas Akropolis, Ozo g. 25, 1567, www.forumcinemas.lt

29. Theatre “Lėlės“ , Arklių g. 5, +370 5 262 8678, www.teatraslele.lt

30. Vilnius Chamber Theatre, Konstitucijos pr. 23B, +370 650 54300, www.vkamerinisteatras.lt 31. Keistuolių Teatras (The Odd Man Theatre), Laisvės pr. 60, +370 5 242 4585, www.keistuoliai.lt

32. Theatre “Raganiukės”, S. Stanevičiaus g. 24, +370 677 19812, +370 670 97832, www.raganiuke.lt

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KukumukuVokiečių g. 6, tel. +370 5 261 0620, www.kukumuku.lt

Charlie KidsKonstitucijos pr. 16 (VCUP SC), tel. +370 610 13588, www.charlie.lt Saltoniškių g. 9 (Panorama SC), tel. +370 698 26235,Ozo g. 18 (Ozas SC), tel. +370 686 74229

McDonald‘sGedimino pr. 15, tel. +370 5 262 2931, www.mcd.ltSeinų g. 3, tel. +370 5 233 4553Ukmergės g. 173, tel. +370 5 237 5028Kareivių g. 13, tel. +370 5 277 5853Ozo g. 25 (Akropolis SC), tel. +370 699 44188

Pinavija (Kibin Inn)Vilniaus g. 21, tel. +370 676 44422, www.pinavija.lt

Gusto blyninėLaisvės pr. 77 B, tel. +370 5 2736140, +370 647 17777, www.gusto.lt

VapianoKonstitucijos pr. 7A (Europa SC), tel. +370 686 18244, www.vapiano.lt

VerandaKęstučio g. 39, tel. +370 5 273 0107, +370 685 33032, www.veranda.lt

AJ šokoladasPilies g. 8, tel. +370 655 95555, www.ajsokoladas.lt Gedimino pr. 46, tel. +370 5 249 7122Konstitucijos pr. 7 (Europa SC), tel. +370 699 61641Chocolate restaurant “Senamiesčio šokoladinė”, Vokiečių g. 6, tel. +370 616 71786

Soprano IcehousePilies g. 3, tel. +370 5 212 6042, www.soprano.lt Ozo g. 25 (Akropolis SC), tel. +370 5 249 2702,Saltoniškių g. 9 (Panorama SC), tel. +370 616 42133

Dione IcehousePilies g. 16, tel. +370 687 79086

Valentino IcehouseOzo g. 25 (Akropolis SC), tel. +370 699 68456, www.valentinoledai.lt Saltoniškių g. 9 (Panorama SC), tel. +370 652 60476

Public Transport TicketsPreschoolers – free, pupils with ISIC:

• Ticket from the driver – 1,75 ltl, ticket is valid till the last stop of the route. • E-ticket “Vilniečio kortelė” (price 4 ltl) : 30 minutes – 1,10 ltl, 60 minutes – 1,60 ltl, 1 Day – 2,40 ltl, 3 Days – 4,20 ltl, 10 Days – 8,20 ltl, 30 Days – 20 ltl.

More information www.vilniusticket.lt

Visiting MuseumsMusuems apply discounts for children and pupils. The most common discount is 50 % for a ticket. Pupils must have an identity card.

Vilnius City CardVilnius City Card is valid for 24 or 72 hours. The holder of the card can visit museums, take part in walking tours and bus/mini bus tours etc. Card prices – 45 ltl, 58 ltl and 90 ltl. 5 % discount for children under 14 years.More information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

AccommodationMost 3-5 star hotels have family rooms for 3 or 4 persons. Other hotels suggest staying in triple or quadriple rooms with applied dis-counts for children.

Cafes & Restaurants

Practical Information

Sightseeing Tours

Vilnius Tourist Information Centre‘s Walking ToursRegular walking tours from 15 May until 15 September in English, German and Russian languages; for children under 7 years old – free, from 7 till 14 years old – 50 % discount (price 17 ltl).More information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Regular Vilnius City Tours by BusCity tours in Vilnius and Trakai by bus with English speaking guide or audioguide. Tickets for children: preschoolers – free, 6–12 years old – 5 % discount. More information www.vilniuscitytour.com

“Valandėlė“ Vilnius Sightseeing Tours by BusVilnius city sightseeing tours by open top bus . Tickets for children: under 5 years old – free, 5–17 years old – 10 ltl, Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) – 80 ltl. More information www.valandele.lt

Information prepared by the Vilnius Tourist Information Centre in February 2014.Vilniaus g. 22, tel +370 5 2629660, tic@vilnius.ltwww.vilnius-tourism.lt | www.vilnius-events.lt

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Vilnius for Kids1. Gediminas’ Tower of the Upper Castle2. Toys’ Museum3. The Money Museum4. Energy and Technology Museum5. Railway Museum of Lithuania6. Television Tower7. Vingis Park: Amusement Park and Bicycle

Rent8. Adventure Park “UNO Park”9. “HBH” Restaurant and Amusement Park

“Lūšiukas”10. Belmontas Entertainment and Recreation

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11. Liepkalnis 12. Bernardine Gardens13. Active Recreation Area near White Bridge14. Playground in Rūdninkų Square15. Playground in S. Moniuškos Square16. Playground in K. Sirvydo Square17. Vichy Water Park 18. Akropolis Ice Skating19. Pramogų Arena20. SEB Arena 21. Family Amusement Park “X-planet”22. Children‘s Entertainment Center

“Nuotykių miestas“

23. Children‘s Entertainment Center “Pramogų imperija“

24. Playroom “Nykštukų pasaulis“ 25. Pasaka26. Multikino27. Forum Cinemas Vingis28. Forum Cinemas Akropolis29. Theatre “Lėlės“ 30. Vilnius Chamber Theatre31. Keistuolių Teatras (The Odd Man Theatre)32. 32. Theatre “Raganiukės”