The Lost Shtetl Jewish Museum Opens in Lithuania
The Lost Shtetl Jewish Museum, designed by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects, has been completed in Lithuania. The 4,900 m² museum, finished in 2025, was curated by Hadir Al Koshta, with lead architect Rainer Mahlamäki and project architect Ilkka Syrjäkari. Landscape design and construction were handled by Enea Landscape Architecture, while exhibition design was by Ralph Appelbaum Associates. The executive architect was Studija 2A. The museum commemorates the lost Jewish shtetl communities of Lithuania.
Key facts
- The Lost Shtetl Jewish Museum opened in Lithuania in 2025.
- The museum covers an area of 4,900 m².
- Lead architect is Rainer Mahlamäki from Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects.
- Project architect is Ilkka Syrjäkari.
- Exhibition design by Ralph Appelbaum Associates.
- Landscape design and construction by Enea Landscape Architecture.
- Executive architect is Studija 2A.
- Curated by Hadir Al Koshta.
Entities
Artists
- Hadir Al Koshta
- Rainer Mahlamäki
- Ilkka Syrjäkari
Institutions
- Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects
- Enea Landscape Architecture
- Ralph Appelbaum Associates
- Studija 2A
- The Lost Shtetl Museum
Locations
- Lithuania