The National Museum of Lithuania is the largest depository of Lithuanian historical cultural heritage. This is the oldest museum in Lithuania. Its origins date back to 1855. Ancient Museum in Vilnius was founded. The purpose of the Lithuanian National Museum is to accumulate, preserve, restore and update Lithuanian historical and cultural values in the society. The Lithuanian National Museum is open to anyone who wants to get to know and understand Lithuanian archeology, history and ethnic culture more deeply or just to admire the works of ancestors.