Blooming Lily and Shining Pearl: The Grand Hetman of The Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Mykolas Kazimieras Pacas (1624–1682)
In this exhibition, visitors will find more about the Pacas family and the Grand Hetman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Mykolas Kazimieras Pacas: they will be able to view original draft genealogical charts and the Pacas family tree of and find out how Pacas is named in them. Visitors will have an exclusive opportunity to take a closer look at the seals, original signatures, and clues about the Pacas family history. On display are authentic documents of Mykolas Kazimieras Pacas and the 17th century publications he is mentioned in. Visitors will find out why Pacas was depicted as the coat of arms of the Lithuanian state and be given an overview of his depiction in the pictures of that time, as well as a glimpse at two beautiful surviving buildings that maintain the cultural memory of the Grand Hetman. For this occasion, The Wroblewski Library of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences opens its abundant records for all to see.
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2024-07-16Explorer of Wisdom. 300th Anniversary of Kant's Birth
The exhibition is divided into three parts. The first reveals some features of Kant's character and some episodes of his everyday life. The second presents some of his works kept in the Wroblewski Library of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. The third part focuses on the former owners of the books as presented below.
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2022-12-02Francysk Skaryna’s “Little Traveller’s Book” turns 500
In 2022, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of printing in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1522, the Ruthenian printer Francysk Skaryna issued the “Little Traveller’s Book”, a publication that marked the beginning of crucially important changes in the culture of Lithuania. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania became a member of the community of European countries that printed books, i. e. mastered the most modern means and methods of information and communication. Far from accidental, this development was caused by several reasons and was promoted by the most prominent Lithuanian statesmen, scholars, and people of culture belonging to several religious denominations. And this is what this exhibition is about.
Visos virtualios parodos
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2020-12-21On St. Jerome and His Followers
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