Kaunas Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology

You can see a wide variety of animals here. The lady at the reception was very kind and welcoming. There are lockers available to leave your coats and bags, which is very convenient. The museum is spread across three floors and is very well-organized. It's an excellent place for children to broaden their horizons. Highly recommended!

Tadas Ivanauskas Museum of Zoology is a fascinating place to visit. A huge and diverse collection of animals, insects, and natural history exhibits, all well presented and educational. Great for adults and kids. Centrally located, informative, and truly impressive—well worth a visit in Kaunas!

A very nice experience. It’s fascinating to see the animals up close and observe the details of their bodies—something that’s impossible in a zoo. The museum even includes some rare specimens, such as a 200 kg flounder and a saber-toothed deer. Some of the specimens even have amusing, expressive looks (see the last photo), so I recommend starting on the lowest level to lift your spirits right at the beginning of your visit.

This museum is conveniently located. Laisvės Alley is smooth. The museum collections are very informative and colorful. There are exhibits that show animals in the wild. Some exhibits are about 100 years old. But... how many animals have died and been stuffed...

Surprisingly good museum packed with collections of insects, shells, fossils and stuffed animals. It was so interesting I ended up spending much longer there than I anticipated. Excellent value for money.

🦴 Zoological Museum – fascinating and full of discoveries 🦋 A great place to explore the diversity of the animal world. The museum has a large number of exhibits, from tiny insects to impressive large animals. Every room offers something interesting, whether you’re into marine life, birds, or mammals. It’s well-organized, educational, and perfect for a calm, curious visit. A must for anyone interested in nature and science.

If you’re in Kaunas I highly recommend a trip here. So many animals. The displays spread out over several floors. A lot more animals than I thought. Myself and my friend throughly enjoyed the visit and stayed about 90 minutes looking at all the animals and creatures.

A lot of exhibits are missing descriptions and information, quite a few exhibits repeat themselves and many exhibits just have Latin names. There is no context why they are grouped in a certain way other than they belong to the same species. What stood out were animals that looked like got killed during hunting trips, some animals were dated to as recent as 2016. It’s not clear whether these animals were killed just for the museum, or somebody did it for fun and then donated them etc. I understand that it’s for educational purposes and mainly all items date back to early 20th century. But the museum presentation and overall feel feels outdated and some items are morally questionable.