History Museum of Lithuania Minor, Klaipeda

The History Museum of Lithuania Minor is situated within a historic Baroque-style edifice, dating back to 1774, making it one of Klaipėda's oldest structures. Originally owned by Johann Christian Witte, the post office director, the building boasts a well-maintained vineyard.

The museum offers a diverse range of exhibits, delving into the region's prehistoric era, the lifestyles and burial customs of Baltic tribes such as the Curonians and Skalvians, the Teutonic Order's conquests and the history of their state, and the origins of printed materials in Lithuanian—one of the world's oldest languages. Additionally, the museum explores the events of the first half of the 20th century, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Klaipėda Region Lithuanians, known as Lietuvininkai.