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Visitor Amenities & Accessibility

Everything you need to know about facilities and services to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable

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There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.

Amenities

The Lost Shtetl Museum is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for every visitor. Our team is always on hand to offer assistance, share information, and help you make the most of your time at the museum.

There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.

Accessibility at the Museum

The Lost Shtetl Museum is fully designed to accommodate visitors with special needs, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience for all.

Audio Guides

There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.

For visitors’ convenience, four different audio guide tours are available in Lithuanian and English. You’ll find them at the Museum’s Reception. Staff will assist you in selecting the tour that interests you and choosing the preferred language. The service is free of charge.

4 audio guides

  • This audio guide invites you to explore the most fascinating exhibits and their stories. Who enjoyed sipping tea from a giant samovar? What do the letters sent from Šeduva to America reveal? Why does the ritual cup have two handles? Who wore the uniform of a volunteer in Lithuania’s Wars of Independence?
    Every museum exhibit is a connection to the past. Listen to the stories they tell.
    The audio guide includes 30 stops. With voiceover by Betsy Winchester and Jason Mccoy, professional voice artists.

  • This audio narrative is inspired by Nochum Berman, who once lived in Šeduva. Join the young pharmacist on a walk through the town: stroll through the bustling Market Square, meet the artisans living and working there, step into Mausha Fleish’s restaurant, and on Friday — visit the synagogue and welcome Shabbat.
    Dream and love in Šeduva! Sadly, carefree life was irreversibly shattered by occupation, war, and the Holocaust. As a witness to these events, Nochum could only watch as the entire world of Šeduva’s Jews collapsed before his eyes.
    The audio guide includes 30 stops. With voiceover by Chad Damon Stewart, professional voice artist.

  • This audio narrative is inspired by Sulamita Nol, who lived in Šeduva. Married to Shmuel Nol, a volunteer in Lithuania’s Wars of Independence and a fabric shop owner, Sulamita lived in the town center and could hear the bustle of Market Square daily.
    As you walk through Šeduva with Sulamita, you’ll meet shtetl residents, hear their stories, learn about Jewish culture and traditions, and discover the role of women in the Jewish faith. Sulamita’s life — and that of her loved ones — was irreversibly changed by occupation, war, and the Holocaust.
    Can one survive when everything they hold dear is destroyed?
    The audio guide includes 30 stops. With voiceover by Viktorija Jodeliukaite, professional voice artist.

  • This audio guide is designed to ensure a full museum experience for visitors with visual impairments. It leads them through the galleries, highlights the most compelling exhibits, and conveys the atmosphere and spatial layout of each space.
    The guide helps with orientation and clearly indicates the location of tactile objects throughout the exhibition. These allow visitors to explore exhibits through touch.
    The audio guide includes 30 stops.

There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.

Take a break during your visit at the Lost Shtetl Museum’s on-site café, located just steps from the main exhibition area. The menu features a selection of freshly prepared dishes inspired by Jewish and Lithuanian culinary traditions, including vegetarian and family-friendly options.

Whether you're looking for a full meal or a quick coffee and pastry, the café offers a welcoming space to relax and reflect. Indoor and seasonal outdoor seating are available. Open daily during museum hours. No reservation required.

There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.

Reading Room

The Lost Shtetl Museum’s Reading Room offers a quiet space for reflection, discovery, and deeper learning. Visitors can explore a carefully curated collection of books, journals, and archival materials focused on Jewish history, culture, and the lives of Lithuanian shtetls.

The Reading Room is open to all and particularly welcomes students, researchers, and anyone curious about the stories behind the museum’s exhibitions. Selected resources are available in multiple languages, and staff are on hand to assist with research inquiries.

Did you know? Many shtetls maintained their own communal libraries—even small towns often had dedicated reading rooms where people gathered to share news, study, or read in Yiddish.

There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.

Museum Shop

Located near the main exhibition area, the Lost Shtetl Museum Shop offers a curated selection of items that reflect the rich heritage of Lithuanian Jewish shtetls. Browse through books, handcrafted souvenirs, and educational materials that bring the stories of the past to life. Whether you're seeking a meaningful gift or a keepsake to remember your visit, the shop provides a thoughtful collection to explore. Open daily during museum hours. No reservation required.

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