A new interactive exhibition on the development of energy in Lithuania

The Energy and Technology Museum presents a new interactive exhibition, "Lietuvos energetikos raida" (The Development of Energy in Lithuania). Opening to visitors on December 11, the exhibition invites you to explore the evolution of Lithuania's energy sector, from kerosene lamps and the first power plants to modern green energy.

The exhibition was created to engage visitors with the most important stages of energy history and to show how technologies and engineering projects have shaped modern Lithuania. Interactive elements, audio recordings, and historical photographs allow you not only to learn but also to experience how one of the first light bulbs in Lithuania was lit, how the Vilnius Central Power Plant operated, what role the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant played, and how generators using renewable energy sources work today.

Furthermore, visitors can learn how the electrical energy system functioned in the past and what differences are visible today. Visitors will be able to observe real-time updated data on Lithuania's electricity production, revealing how much energy is generated in the country from solar, wind, hydro, and other sources. The exhibition complements the museum's educational activities and helps visitors better understand how the energy system works today.

Andžej Kuldoš, head of the museum's creative workshops, says that the goal was to present the history of energy in a way that is understandable to all age groups. "The history of energy is inseparable from Lithuania's modernization and our daily lives. We wanted visitors to see how energy sources have changed over more than a century and how this has shaped society. Interactivity allows information not just to be shared, but to be experienced firsthand," he states.

Mykolas Bistrickas, director of the Energy and Technology Museum, emphasizes that the new exhibition complements the museum's mission to present complex topics in an attractive and modern way. "The museum building itself is part of energy history, so we feel a responsibility to present this topic comprehensively, yet understandably," says the director.

The "Lietuvos energetikos raida" exhibition is intended for both individual visitors and school groups. It helps connect historical decisions with current energy changes and provides an opportunity to see how Lithuania became a modern energy system integrated into European networks.

The exhibition at the Energy and Technology Museum is open to visitors starting December 11.

The project is funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture.