Contemporary Art Centre | CAC - Open House Vilnius

Authors

ARCHITECT – Vytautas Edmundas Čekanauskas
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER – R. Jakas, 1967
ARCHITECT OF THE RECONSTRUCTION – Valdas Ozarinskas, 2006
ARCHITECTS OF THE RECONSTRUCTION – Marina and Audrius Bučas, 2023
Address and directions

Address:
Vokiečių g. 2, Senamiestis

How to get there:
Rotušė, Gėlių/Rūdininkų, Užupio
Visiting information

Visiting hours:
2026-05-16 11:00 - 20:00
2026-05-17 11:00 - 18:00

Last tour on Saturday:
19:00

Last tour on Sunday:
17:00

Tours run every:
30 min.

Tour duration:
45 min.

Expected crowd level:
Medium

Maximum group size:
25

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In the very heart of Vilnius Old Town, a building originally constructed during the Soviet era as the Vilnius Exhibition Hall is now home to the Contemporary Art Centre (CAC). Designed in a modernist style specifically for art exhibitions, the building not only showcases the latest works by Lithuanian and international artists but is itself a witness to the evolution of experimental art movements.
When the exhibition hall first appeared along Vokiečių Street, it sparked debate due to its bold form and expression in the sensitive context of the Old Town. From the beginning, this experimental building challenged established architectural norms—symbolically becoming a home for those who continued the spirit of experimentation through various artistic forms.
Artists who have worked here, the presence of Fluxus manifestos, architect Vytautas Ozarinskas’ experiments, and the ideas of many other creatives have become an inseparable part of the CAC’s identity.
After a three-year renovation, the Contemporary Art Centre reopened in the summer of 2024, unveiling its renewed spaces. The redesign was carried out by the architectural duo Marina and Audrius Bučas, who sensitively combined new interior forms with the legacy of historical layers. During guided tours, visitors are invited to explore these changes and discover a fresh perspective on one of Lithuania’s most important spaces for contemporary art.