Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum of the Centre of Europe
Joneikiskiu k., Vilnius r. 4013
Lithuania
Contact: Gintaras Karosas - President
Tel: (370 5) 2377 077 or (370 5) 2377 070
Fax: (370 5) 2377 077
email: hq@europosparkas.lt
website: www.europosparkas.lt

Europos Parkas, the only museum of international sculpture in Lithuania, is located 20 minutes north of Vilnius town centre.

Europos Parkas was founded in 1991 due to the initiative of Lithuanian sculptor Gintaras Karosas after Lithuania had regained independence. The year of the museum’s establishment coincides with the end of the era of Soviet occupation and the beginning of new opportunities to realize innovative ideas.

The goal of Europos Parkas is to give artistic significance to the geographic centre (as determined by the French National Geographic Institute in 1989) of the European continent. The non-profit museum seeks to present the most interesting examples of Lithuanian and world contemporary sculpture.

The exhibition spans an area of 55 hectares and displays over 90 works by artists from 29 countries. Some of the works are site-specific. The sculptures vary from those nestling on the ground to those 14 metres high and from those occupying one square metre to those spanning an area of over 3500 square metres. Gintaras Karosas' Infotree has been acknowledged by Guinness World Records as world's largest sculpture composed of TV sets.

The works of art are complemented by the expressive landscape of the park, woodlands and grasslands dotted with natural springs. This harmonious whole leaves a lasting impression.

Though still young the museum features famous contemporary artists. The collection includes large scale works by Magdalena Abakanowicz, Sol LeWitt, Dennis Oppenheim among others. The museum is visited by over 60,000 people annually.

Europos Parkas organizes Annual International Sculpture Symposiums and Residency Program.

$2 - $5 admission fee, discounts for students and senior citizens.

Open to the public daily from 9:00 a.m. to sunset.

For driving directions please look up the Europos Parkas website http://www.europosparkas.lt/English/visiting_m.shtml

Free parking is available.

Availability of guided or self-guided tours for individuals or groups, including audio guides.

Guided and self-guided tours for individuals and groups are available. Guided tours are conducted in English, Russian and Lithuanian.

Europos Parkas catalogues and other printed materials can be received via mail when ordered by fax or email.

:Educational programs are held for school students.

Other facilities: Restaurant (indoor and outdoor seating), museum shop, restrooms, post office, hall to host conferences, events and presentations.

Magdalena Abakanowicz

Gintaras Karosas

Gintaras Karosas

Gintaras Karosas

Sol Le Witt

Dennis Oppenheim

Dennis Oppenheim