Lithuania Sea Museum


This popular museum, set in a 19th-century fort, has some fascinating stuffed sea animals, as well as aquariums showcasing the marine life of the Curonian Lagoons and beyond. Animal lovers will wish to skip the live shows featuring seals, sea lions and dolphins.


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