The Daugyvenė Museum-Reservation on History of Culture is the pride of Radviliškis region. This highly popular museum is valued as one of the richest, best-preserved sites of memory in terms of its exhibitions, collections, and work, and as a unique example of restoration and preservation of cultural history and complex heritage.

The museum was founded in 1991 on the initiative of heritage conservation specialist Egidijus Prascevičius. The unique complex of historical and cultural monuments on the riverbanks of Daugyvenė in a distinct landscape offers visitors an unforgettable experience. The Museum-Reservation includes the following branches: the Burbiškis Manor History Exhibition, the Kleboniškiai Rural Life Exhibition, the Raginėnai Archaeological Complex and the Šeduva Regional Museum (the collections of the latter have now moved to the Daugyvenė Museum-Reservation).

Branches and units of the museum

Burbiškis Manor History Museum	Burbiškio k., LT-82206, Radviliškio r. sav., Lietuva	Information about the branch / unit The Burbiškis Manor History Exhibition is a branch of the Daugyvenė Museum-Reservation on History of Culture. The exhibition on the history of the Burbiškis Manor is set up in the old Baženskiai Manor, which is mentioned in historical sources as early as the 17th century. The landscape-type park of the manor is characteristic for its impressive ponds with 15 islets. Footbridges of wood and brick lead to rest areas on the islets of the ponds. At the beginning of the 20th century, Burbiškis was often visited by important public figures. After World War II, the rooms of the manor house served a different purpose, and the surrounding area was neglected. With the establishment of the Daugyvenė Museum-Reservation on History of Culture, Burbiškis Manor was renovated and restored to its former state and became one of the branches of the museum. The aim of Burbiškis Manor is to reconstruct the past and the atmosphere of the early 20th century as accurately as possible and to create its functional continuity in the present context. Burbiškis Manor is a neo-Romantic and neo-Gothic gem, where not only the architectural heritage of the landscape is made relevant again, but also the traditions of manor culture.
Kleboniškės Village Household Museum	Kleboniškių k., Pakalniškių sen., LT-82210, Radviliškio r. sav., Lietuva	Information about the branch / unit The Kleboniškiai Rural Life Exhibition is a branch of the Daugyvenė Museum-Reservation on History of Culture. The village of Kleboniškiai is situated on the picturesque bank of the Daugyvenė River, on an old village site. Within these 18 hectares, the Museum of Rural Life was established, which today includes typical rural buildings from the early 19th and 20th centuries, transferred here from the nearby surroundings. Former homesteads are restored near those that remain, highlighted by various fences. The ancient trees of the village grounds and the thatched roofs of the buildings add a touch of mysticism, while the inhabitants provide a realistic touch. The daily life of the farmers, reconstructed in the museum's exhibits, transports the visitor back to the late 19th century. The museum has a working farmhouse sauna. On display are collections of various everyday objects, tools, and technical equipment. There is a working windmill from 1884 in the village.
Raginėnai Archaeological Monuments Complex	Pakalniškių k., Radviliškio r. sav., Lietuva	Information about the branch / unit The Raginėnai Archaeological Monument complex is a branch of the Daugyvenė Museum-Reservation on History of Culture. The complex consists of 12 objects. It includes mounds, ancient settlements, tumuli, burial grounds, and ritual stones that have survived to the present day. The most important of these is the Raginėnai Mound, around which legends and stories entwine, and which is called by the locals the Witches' Mound. It is one of the most impressive mounds in north-central Lithuania. The mound is surrounded by the Daugyvenė River to the east, a gorge to the south and west, and a trench and ridge to the north. The mound has not been the subject of extensive research and therefore still retains its legendary secrets. Next to the mound are several tumuli (dating from the 2–3rd century of our era).
Šeduva Department of Local Lore	Panevėžio g. 24, Šeduva, LT-82224, Radviliškio r. sav., Lietuva	Information about the branch / unit The Šeduva Department of Local Lore is a branch of the Daugyvenė Museum-Reservation on History of Culture. The museum has not only changed hands several times, but also its location. The museum was founded in 1959 in an old house from 1884 which served as a leather workshop in 1929. Currently, the exhibits of the Šeduva Regional Museum have been moved to the repositories of the Daugyvenė Museum due to the condition of the building, and the museum itself is closed to visitors. The museum's collections are being conserved, stored, organised, and restored.

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