This is one of the largest (194 ha) open-air ethnographic museums in Europe. At the beginning of 2017 The Guardian included the traditional Shrovetide (Užgavėnės) celebrations held at the museum among the ten most interesting carnivals. Tom Harper, director of the BBC series "War and Peace", which began airing in 2016 and chose the Open-Air Museum of Lithuania for filming some scenes, says the place is a must-see when visiting Lithuania. On the shore of the Kaunas Lagoon stand 146 authentic buildings moved here from all regions of Lithuania – Dzūkija, Aukštaitija, Suvalkija, Samogitia and Lithuania Minor. In buildings from the late 18th to the early 20th century, the interiors of the time have been recreated, and everyday life, crafts, trades and farming techniques are on display. Traditional flower gardens bloom by the village cottages, horses, goats and sheep graze in the pastures, and bees are kept. At the centre of the museum is a small town with its typical buildings, where pots are thrown, amber and wooden items are made and weaving is done. On the north-western edge of the museum (beyond the Aukštaitija village) stands the 18th-century Aristavėlė manor house, which has kept the look of a typical noble residence. Come to the museum for the whole day – be ready for long walks and wear comfortable shoes. You can also get around by bicycle, which you can hire at the museum. More than 15 events dedicated to calendar festivals and family customs are held here each year. You can book one of 40 educational programmes and become not just a museum visitor but also a participant in a traditional wedding or christening.