Reading Room in the Lithuanian State Historical Archives
Researchers may consult documents held by the Lithuanian State Historical Archives in the Archives’ Reading Room, located at 8 Mindaugo Street, Vilnius. The Reading Room has 41 workstations, including 9 computer-equipped workstations and 5 workstations designated for working with microfilms.
Reading Room Opening Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
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Researchers can search for documents using lists of archival fonds and inventories, personal name, place name and subject indexes, as well as electronic databases.
The Archives provides copies of documents at researchers’ request. Fees for making copies are charged in accordance with the procedure established by applicable legislation.
The Reading Room of the Lithuanian State Historical Archives is accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. Visitors arriving in a wheelchair are kindly asked to press the blue doorbell marked with the wheelchair accessibility symbol at the entrance to the Archives. A member of the Archives staff will meet you and escort you to the Reading Room.
Contact Information
Tel. +370 5 219 55 62, +370 5 219 53 84
Requests for documents to be consulted in the Reading Room can be submitted by email at [email protected]
Document Requests
Request to read the documents stored in the archives
Request to produce (certify) copies of documents
Legal Acts
Rules for Working in the Reading Rooms of State Archives(in Lithuanian)
Rules on Access to Documents in Poor Physical Condition(in Lithuanian)
Order No. R1-40 of 31 December 2018 “On Establishing Reading Room Opening Hours”(in Lithuanian)
Decision No. 3R-625 (2.13-1) of the State Data Protection Inspectorate of 1 August 2019(in Lithuanian)
Decision No. 21R-610 (AG-576/01-2019) of the Lithuanian Administrative Disputes Commission of 9 September 2019(in Lithuanian)
Last updated: 01-10-2026