The museum presents the world-renowned Litvak sculptor Jacques Lipchitz (1891–1973)—a pioneer of Cubist sculpture who left a significant mark on 20th-century art—who was born and raised in Druskininkai. Visitors can explore the sculptor’s creative journey, which led from Druskininkai through Vilnius to Paris and New York, as well as the history of the Jewish community in Druskininkai. This is the first museum in the world dedicated to this famous artist—a source of pride for both Druskininkai and all of Lithuania.
The exhibition incorporates modern technologies, allowing visitors to engage with history and art in an interactive and creative way. It is an open and accessible space, welcoming to local residents, tourists from Lithuania and abroad, and individuals with special needs. In addition to a permanent exhibition, the museum offers rotating exhibitions and educational programs tailored to various age groups.
The museum aims to serve as a long-term center for cultural heritage, contributing to sustainable tourism and the enrichment of cultural life in the resort town of Druskininkai. It represents a significant new cultural space for a city that gave the world an internationally acclaimed sculptor—Jacques Lipchitz, an artist who always emphasized his strong connection to Lithuania. This year, as we mark the 135th anniversary of J. Lipchitz’s birth… …the anniversary of Lipchitz’s birth, this event takes on even greater significance. As Jacques Lipchitz himself wrote, “without our roots, we could not grow the great trees of life” (from a letter to Vladas Vildžiūnas, 1972).
