Kretinga Museum
The Kretinga Museum (Lithuanian: Kretingos muziejus), also known as Kretinga Manor, is located near the Baltic Sea in Kretinga, Lithuania. Originally a private estate, it was converted to a museum in 1992, and now contains a number of archeological finds, fine and applied art collections, folk art, and ethnographic exhibits, as well as a restored orangery. Nearby is a sculpture garden featuring a reconstruction of a Lithuanian solar calendar. The museum is operated by the Kretinga district municipality.
| Kretinga Manor | |
|---|---|
Kretingos Dvaras | |
| General information | |
| Type | Manor |
| Architectural style | Neoclassicism |
| Town or city | Kretinga |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Coordinates | 55.9000°N 21.2486°E |
| Estimated completion | 15-16th century |
| Owner | Kretinga Museum |
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