ch. frenkel vila

Contacts
Address: Vilniaus g. 74, LT-76283, Šiauliai.
Tel. (+370 ~ 41) 52 43 89.
E-mail: daile@ausrosmuziejus.lt, info@ausrosmuziejus.lt
http://www.ausrosmuziejus.lt/

Information for Visitor

Opening hours:
June – September:
Wednesday – Friday 10–18; Saturday – Sunday 11 – 17.
October – May:
Tuesday – Friday 10–18; Saturday 11–17.

Admission:
adults – 6 Lt;
schoolchildren, students, soldiers of regular army, pensioners – 3 Lt.

Entry is free:
children under 7, inmates of children's home, disabled of 1-2nd groups, museum professionals, ICOM members. 

Guided tour:
charge – 40 Lt;
schoolchildren, students, soldiers of regular army, pensioners – 20 Lt.

Exposition
Jewish Heritage in Šiauliai: the Merchants Frenkelis
History of Šiauliai unimaginable without numerous and influential Jewish community. In 1909 there were 56,4 percent of Jews in Šiauliai. Manufacturers, merchants and benefactors were the most distinguished representatives of Jewish Community in Šiauliai. The Frenkelis family in early 20th century undoubtedly influenced town's economical and cultural development greatly, glorifying the name of Šiauliai city all over the world. It is symbolic and meaningful, that under lucky historical circumstances, the exposition devoted to Jewish heritage is housed exactly here – in the former Frenkelis family home. In context of Lithuanian architecture, unique Jugend (Art Nouveau, Secession) style mansion is the most valuable object representing Jewish heritage. More >
Provincial Estate and a Town in the Middle of the 19th–Middle of the 20th c.
The exposition "Provincial Estate and a Town in the Middle of the 19th-Middle of the 20th c." comprises of two parts: The ground floor displays the exposition "Provincial Town", while the first floor is devoted to the "Provincial Estate". The stylized atmosphere in exposition "Provincial Estate" reflects the everyday life, cultural and artistic needs of landowners. The exposition is displayed in 8 halls: 4 galleries (Eastern Art Gallery, Kings Hall, Landlords Portrait Gallery, and The Gallery) and 4 interior halls (The Library, Yellow and Green Drawing Rooms, and The Dining Room). More >

Ch. Frenkel Palace
The palace was constructed in 1908. It is assumed that the palace was designed by Ch.Frenkel’s son Jacob. The palace is a characteristic monument of modern architecture. In this building the family of Chaim Frenkel, later – his son Jacob – had resided. From 1920 to 1940 a private Jew college operated in the palace. During the WWII, a German military hospital was established in the building. A great while after that, a Soviet military hospital has been operating here.