SAMOGITIAN ART MUSEUM
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Address: Parko str. 1, LT-5640 Plunge
Tel. (370 294) 53833
Working hours:
Wednesday-Sunday -
winter 10.00-17.00
summer 10.00-19.00
Monday, Tuesday - closed
Admission charges:
children - 1 Lt
adults - 2 Lt
Wednesday - free entrance |
The first regional Lithuanian Museum of Art. It was established in the premises of the existed ducks Oginskiai estate in Plunge. The palace was constructed by the German architect K. Lorencas project, which was built by duck Mykolas Oginskis. He was not only a rich man, but he was a famous enlightener and a man of culture, who has established a school of music in Plungę - in that school his way to music and art's world began the composer and artist M. K.Ciurlionis. In the ducks Oginskiai period all were met and seen off by music which was heard in the park of remarkable beauty surrounding the palace.
The idea of establishing of the art's museum of Samogitia born in same Plunge. The Ministry of Culture of Lithuania approved this idea and the large works began. The first exhibition was held on by artist Juozas Bagdonas who lived in the U. S.A., than were exhibited creative works of Samogitian artist Adomas Galdikas, and in summer of 1994 on the first day of the Second World Samogitian Art Exhibition the Samogitian Art Museum officially was opened. Its aim - to collect and exhibit the creative works of Samogitians, who have spread all over the world, to refresh the musical life tradition which has been in the
Oginskiai estate and park, to hold on the exhibitions of the famous Samogitian artists, to acquaint widely visitors with the Samogitian art's history, to arrange the historical exposition of Plunge district. The Samogitian Art Museum is known now by artists and art's lovers. The Plunge palace ensemble is managed today so, that in future it will be the important center of culture it will be the important center of culture and tourism of Samogitia. |
History
Oginski family museum
Mykolas Oginskis |
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A.Zientarskis drawings of Plunges Oginskiai palace
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Mykolas Oginskis was famous for his family museum foundator and owner of a large and rich library. In Oginski museum one can find a rich family portraits collection, where more than 100 paintings and sculptures are present. |
Fragment of Oginskiai library |
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After M.Oginskis death all the riches have spread through all over the world, after WWI the palace was left without master and was very devastated |
Buildings at the Plunge Palace
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Plunge Central Palace
The central palace is a building of three floors, including ground floor. On the both sides of the central building, one can find two additional buildings, designed in common style with the main one. Long time ago these buildings hosted famous Oginskiu musical school and craft school.
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The Right outbuilding
The Right outbuilding of the renaissance style is located to the north-east from the main building, in symmetry to the Left outbuilding. In the times of Oginskiu the administration and kitchen were operating here. Some information sources suggest, that the palace orchestra school was also placed here.
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The Left outbuilding
This outbuilding is located to the north-west from the main building. It was built in 1879. In the first half of the XX-th Century a half of the building was destroyed. The Left outbuilding was designed to host the palace's guests. Girls' school teacher also lived here.
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Palace Clock Room
300 m. to the south of the central palace, in the lower part of the park, the famous Green House and the Clock Room building was located in the times of Oginskis. The building was built in 1846 by the order of A.Zubov. Some researchers claim, that the Clock Room was built between 1863 and 1879. It was later renovated in the end of the XIXth Century. The second floor of the building was beautifully decorated and was used as summer living facility.
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The very top of the square building hosted a big clock. The Green House was connected with the Clock Room by the terraces, where many exotic plants were grown.
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The Stud-farm
The Stud-farm was built in 1879. The building is of the neogothical style. Workers, who took care of the palace's horses also lived in this building. A spacious arena is located inside as well.
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The Park Gates
The Gates are built on the side of the Park, to the east side from the main building. Built in 1879, they combine neoreneissance style and monumentality. XVI Century's knights figures stand next to the Gates.
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