The modernized and updated exposition introduces the Presidents of the First Republic of Lithuania (1918–1940) in traditional and innovative ways. Three presidents took the presidential oath of office: Antanas Smetona spend the whole 15 years in this office; Aleksandras Stulginskis – 6 years (including 2 years, when as the Chairman of the Constituent Seimas he was an Acting President); and Kazys Grinius had barely 6 months, a short term ended by Coup d’État. The President was elected by Seimas. The State President’s institution underwent many serious changes over two decades of the First Republic of Lithuania – changing from nominal and representative to autocracy. This evolution may be traced in explicit photo galleries, documentary films, and president’s speeches that are available on a touch-screen terminal.
The exposition is modernized to meet the needs of children and young people; therefore, there are many interactive educational activities and games. One of them is assembling the replica of the statue of Liberty, the symbol of independent Lithuania, which currently is located in the garden of the Vytautas the Great War museum. Educational games on a touch-screen terminal are challenging, engaging and suitable to visitors of all ages. People can also choose to follow the Presidential Route in the city that is presented on a touch-screen terminal and online as well. Almost all information is presented in Lithuanian and English. Several computer games are also adapted to English speaking visitors.
SINCE 2014 – THE PRESIDENTS OF THE FIRST REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA
