The museum was established by Vaclovas Intas, a local doctor who began collecting rocks to improve the aesthetics of his home village.
The park contains thousands of boulders, many of which were salvaged from farmland and construction sites.
The landscaping incorporates the Bartuva River, which flows through the museum grounds.
Several rocks on display are classified as protected natural heritage objects due to their size or unique geological markings.
The collection includes rocks of varying origins, including some brought by glacial ice from Scandinavia.
The museum serves as a unique outdoor classroom for teaching geology and natural history.
The Respublikinis Vaclovo Into akmenu muziejus is a sprawling 14.5-hectare outdoor museum dedicated to the study and preservation of boulders. Founded by the physician Vaclovas Intas in 1957, the site features a massive collection of glacial erratic boulders brought from various regions of Lithuania. The grounds serve as both an open-air geological display and a landscaped botanical park featuring ponds and native trees. The collection highlights the diversity of rock types transported by glaciers during the Pleistocene epoch. It remains an active site for geological research and environmental education within the Skuodas district.
The central bridge spanning the Bartuva River, which offers a wide-angle view of the boulder garden and the riverbanks.
Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes as the terrain involves grass paths and uneven ground.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the park’s water features and dense foliage can attract insects in summer.
Check the local weather forecast before visiting, as the museum is almost entirely outdoors with limited sheltered areas.
Attempting to visit during heavy rain or snow, as the outdoor paths can become muddy and inaccessible.
The outdoor exposition is accessible year-round, but indoor exhibition halls may have specific seasonal operational shifts.
Stay on marked paths to protect the landscaping; do not climb on the larger exhibit boulders.
