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Mission

The mission of the Institute is to study the development of the Lithuanian nation, the society of Lithuania, its culture, economy and statehood, to collect, systematise, and disseminate the documentary and intangible historical heritage through the development of fundamental and applied research; to contribute to the creation of civic society, the formation of historical culture and critical discourse in society, and the preservation of cultural identity through the results of its research; together with universities, to train researchers in history and ethnology to shape the strategy of the history and ethnology of Lithuania, to participate actively in the creation of a knowledge society, and to broaden links with the international research space.

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Open call for abstracts of the conference “50 Years of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group ”
2026-03-20
In 2026, Lithuania will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group, a significant milestone in the history of dissidence and the human rights movement in Lithuania and the broader region.
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Invitation to the presentation of the book by Dr. Piotr Łabędź
2026-03-19
On March 26 of this year (Thursday), we invite you to the presentation of the monograph by Dr. Piotr Łabędź, a researcher at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń: “From a Royal Favourite to an Oppositionist. The Political and Military Activity...
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Lecture of the Year: a look at the history of Lithuania by Prof. R. Butterwick-Pawlikowski
2026-02-24
The Lithuanian Institute of History cordially invites to the Lecture of the Year. Professor Richard Butterwick-Pawlikowski (Great Britain) will give a lecture "Encountering Lithuanian Histories: Lands and People between Nation-state, Unions, and...
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