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The VU Museum Endowment Sub-fund was formed in August 2022 thanks to the entrepreneur Gediminas Vaitiek\u016bnas<\/strong>, an alumnus of the VU Faculty of Physics. The patron supported the VU Foundation’s endowment capital with EUR 300 thousand, of which 20% \u2013 EUR 60 thousand<\/strong> \u2013 were allocated to the needs of the VU Museum Endowment Sub-fund. We invite you to support the VU Museum Endowment Sub-fund<\/strong>. Donations are invested and the payout from the investment returns earned are used annually for the needs of the VU Museum.<\/p>\n

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About the VU Museum<\/h4>\n

Vilnius University museum has four departments \u2013 the VU architectural ensemble and bell tower, the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, and the M. K. \u010ciurlionis Street Observatory (“Observatory of Ideas”).<\/p>\n

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One of the main goals of the Museum is to: collect, preserve and study the values of the University’s academic, cultural, and scientific heritage; to present the University’s rich history, and its heritage to the University community, the Lithuanian public, and foreign visitors; to cooperate with the University’s other departments, museums, cultural and scientific organizations in Lithuania and abroad. The Museum offers the public various excursions and educational activities, and also, updates and introduces new ones every year.<\/p>\n

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Among the exhibits of Vilnius University Museum, which are important for the history of Lithuania, there is the first Lithuanian book published in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania “Postilla catholicka” (Mikalojus Dauk\u0161a, 1599), the “Dictionary of Three Languages” (Konstantinas Sirvydas, 1713), the collection of poetry “Lyricorum libri IV” (Motiejus K. Sarbievijus, 1632), “Artis magnae artilleriae pars prima” (Kazimieras Simonavi\u010dius, 1650) and others. The museum also houses a collection of 19th-century Masonic ritual items, 19th and 20th-century prints (Vil\u010dinskis’ album sheets form a significant part of the collection), 20th-century paintings related to Vilnius University, and sculptures, most of which are busts of 19th-century professors.<\/p>\n

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One of the central units of the Vilnius University Museum is the University’s architectural ensemble, St. John’s Church, and the bell tower. Located in the heart of Vilnius Old Town, the architectural ensemble of the University Palace tells a story of almost 500 years of history, framed by the city’s four streets: the University (formerly Bishops’) (Universiteto st.), St. John’s (\u0160v. Jono st.), Castle (Pilies st.), and Skapo (Skapo st.). The bell tower’s observation deck offers an unforgettable view of Vilnius.<\/p>\n

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The Adam Mickiewicz Museum is one of the oldest museums in Vilnius, founded in 1911 to commemorate the poet’s life and work. Today, the museum holds many paintings, books, photographs, sculptures, and other museum objects related to Adam Mickiewicz.<\/p>\n

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Vilnius University’s “Observatory of Ideas” is a space for education, leisure, and science communication in the unique location of the historical observatory complex on \u010ciurlionio street.<\/p>\n

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About the patron Gediminas Vaitiek\u016bnas<\/h4>\n

Gediminas Vaitiek\u016bnas, an alumnus of the VU Faculty of Physics, has built a successful business in telecommunication and fiber optic technologies, as well as in real estate management. The philanthropist is a member of Vilnius Old Town Rotary club, president of Deer farmers association, Chairman of Lithuanian Association of Hunters.<\/p>\n

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Since 2022, G. Vaitiek\u016bnas, representing NGO \u201cGV muziejus\u201d, has become a shareholder of the VU Foundation. In January 2023, the philanthropist was awarded the honorary title of Patron of Vilnius City Municipality for his significant support to the VU Foundation.<\/p>\n

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You can also donate via a bank transfer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

IBAN \u2192 LT62 7300 0101 7889 9823<\/strong>\u00a0(Swedbank)
\nPayment purpose \u2192\u00a0Donation to VU Museum Sub-fund<\/strong>
\nRecipient \u2192\u00a0Paramos fondas Vilniaus universiteto fondas<\/strong>\u00a0(company code 304222713)<\/p>\n

For contribution contracts over\u00a0100 thousand euros<\/strong>\u00a0notarization is required. Vilnius University Foundation will take care of it. Contact us in a convenient\u00a0way<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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