Exposition of the National Park of the Curonian Spit


Dedicated to the flora and fauna of the park, this museum is spread across three wooden houses. Alongside stuffed examples of wild pigs, badgers, beavers and elk, there's a large collection of insects, and information on measures being taken to protect the dunes.


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