National Gallery of Art was established in a modern architecture building of 1980, built by the project of Gediminas Baravykas (1940–1995) and Vytautas Vielius (1933). 2004 – 2009 the reconstruction was accomplished. The building was renewed by the project of three architects: Audrius Bučas, Darius Čaplinksas and Gintaras Kuginis.
The goal of the National Gallery of Art (NGA) is to collect and research Lithuanian art of the 20th and 21st Century and present it to Lithuanian and international audiences as a part of the international modern art culture. Our aim is to study Lithuanian art heritage of this period, broaden the view of our audiences, reveal the links between Lithuanian art and art in other countries, encourage new interpretations of Lithuanian art, and develop a culture of understanding visual arts.
NGA is a contemporaneous, multifunctional centre for art and culture seeking a dialogue with society. This is a space for active communication where the audience can see the permanent exposition and temporary exhibitions as well as participate in cultural events, lectures and educational programmes.
