Dolphinarium and Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum and its Dolphinarium is one of the most visited museums in Lithuania. It is the only museum of its kind in the Baltics that allows you to learn about and see everything related to the aquatic world - from marine biology and animals to the history of shipping and fishing traditions. See aquatic animals up close (dolphins, Californian sea lions, seals, various species of fish), different marine ecosystems in 24 aquariums, ancient ships and the life of seafarers.

The address of the Dolphinarium is Smiltynės g. 3, Klaipėda. To reach the Dolphinarium and the Maritime Museum, you need to take a ferry.

Ferries from Klaipėda to Smiltyne:

• Naujoji perkėla (Nemuno g. 8, Klaipėda) - you can move here by car, on foot or by bicycle. If you move to Smiltyne, the distance to the museum is 7 km.
• Old ferry (Danės g. 1, Klaipėda) - this is where those who want to reach the dolphinarium by bike or on foot can move. If you move to Smiltyne, the distance to the museum is about 1.8 km. In the summer season, there is a train to the museum from the old ferry.

Ferry prices: For full prices and discounts, see the link below. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket office at the ferry.

Tip: The museum receives a lot of visitors during the warm season, so we recommend checking the ferry timetable in advance and booking your tickets in advance.

The Maritime Museum has several different exhibitions, each of which requires separate tickets - see below for prices. Tickets can be purchased at the museum box office or online here: https://ljm.lt/ . When buying tickets at the box office, payment can only be made by bank card. Ticket prices are subject to change, so it is worth checking before you arrive.

* prices are based on information available in November 2025

Ticket prices for the museum's exhibitions and aquarium:

• Adults: €9 in low season and €13 in summer months;
• Children from 4 years old, schoolchildren, students and seniors: €4.5 in low season and €6.5 in summer months;

Ticket prices for dolphin shows:

• Adults: €9 in low season and €17 in summer months;
• Children from 4 years old, schoolchildren, students and seniors: € 6 in low season and € 12 in summer months;

Performances take place at specific times, so be sure to check the schedule here:

Ticket prices for the ship - museum M52 „Sūduvis“:

• Adults 6 €;
• Children from 4 years old, schoolchildren, students and seniors 3 €.

The Baltic Sea Animal Rehabilitation Centre is currently only available for organised tours for groups with advance bookings.

On the last Sunday of the month, the Maritime Museum also offers free admission to the Maritime Museum and Aquarium exhibitions and to the museum ship M52 „Sūduvis“, subject to prior registration.

In the low season, September - April, the museum is normally open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In May, the museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday. From June to August, the museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday.

Opening hours vary from one exhibition to another - you can see the opening hours of the exhibitions you want to visit here

To make your visit to the Maritime Museum a smooth one, here are some of our main recommendations on what to look out for:

1. Check the ferry timetable in advance, especially in the warm season when there are more travellers.
2. Buy your tickets online - it's more convenient, saves you time when you arrive and lets you know the exact time of the dolphins' performance (they only perform during certain hours, not regularly).
3. Please note that when purchasing tickets at the ticket office, payment can only be made by bank card.

Watching the dolphins perform is not only a fun activity, but also an educational spectacle. The performance reveals the natural behaviour of these animals, showing their plasticity, strength, playfulness and willingness to interact with each other and with humans. Watching these animals perform combines both playfulness and knowledge of nature, and will be of interest to children and adults alike.

Another immersive and interesting part of the museum is the 25 aquariums, which are home to over 180 species of marine cold-water fish, coral reefs, freshwater fish and invertebrates. Perhaps the most impressive feature is the 18-metre-long transparent tunnel, where sturgeons of impressive size swim overhead and around you, which you can see up close. The coral reef aquariums, where you'll see rare species of fish, are sure to impress.

The exhibition in the Nerija Fort tells the story of Lithuania's maritime history - from the first ships to modern shipping. You can see ancient anchors, ship models and sailing ships, hear stories about the biggest shipwrecks, and learn about the development of the Lithuanian fleet.

First of all, it has one of the largest collections of mollusc shells in Europe - more than 23,000! You'll also see a “living fish fossil” dating back to the time of the dinosaurs, and learn about the biodiversity of the deep sea. Children and adults alike will be fascinated by the predatory marine animals: rays, barracudas, swordfish, moray eels, sea devils and more.

Nida and the Curonian Spit offer much more than a dolphinarium and a maritime museum. From the exquisite dunes to the calm shores of the lagoon, this corner of Lithuania is full of discoveries. We invite you to take a look at other places to visit in Nida. Discover more ideas for things to see and do during your holiday in Nida!