Caravaggio exhibition at Vilnius museum to have visitor limits during Culture Night

The Palace of the Grand Dukes Museum in Vilnius is preparing for "Culture Night" on June 12, offering free entry to its exhibitions and a vibrant program of events. However, a special highlight, the exhibition "Caravaggio. Ecstasy of Saint Mary Magdalene," will have restricted access.

To ensure the delicate microclimate required for the Caravaggio masterpiece and to manage visitor flow, the museum is implementing a mandatory pre-registration system for this specific exhibition. Those wishing to view the painting must reserve their time slot online via the museum's website. Entry will be denied to visitors without prior booking.

Beyond the Caravaggio display, "Culture Night" attendees can explore other significant exhibits. These include "Returning Heritage. Paintings Acquired in 2018–2025," showcasing recent acquisitions, and the international exhibition "Verdure with the Vytis. Tapestries of Princes Wiśniowiecki and Sanguszko from Wawel," featuring large-scale historical tapestries from Poland's Wawel Royal Castle.

Dr. Vydas Dolinskas, the museum's general director, emphasized the unique opportunity for visitors to experience "world-class art, the history of the Lithuanian state, and living culture" within a single evening. The museum's permanent exhibition on the history of the Grand Dukes' Palace, interactive displays, and virtual reality experiences, including a 3D journey through time and a digital reconstruction of Gediminas' Tower, will also be available. Some virtual reality attractions require an additional fee.

The evening's program extends to musical performances. The Mstislav Rostropovich Charity and Support Foundation will present a concert by young talents, "Celestial Bodies," followed by the ensemble "Sans Frayeur" performing a Baroque music program, "Vertigo." Outdoors in the Great Courtyard, starting at 7 p.m., a free program will feature the Lithuanian Symphony Wind Orchestra playing Italian film music and the Vilnius City Dance Theatre "Low Air" performing.

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Culture Night at the Palace of the Grand Dukes this year will provide an exceptional opportunity to experience in one evening what is most valuable in the museum – world-class art, the history of the Lithuanian state, and living culture.