As part of a programme of nation-building, the Seimas in 2000 passed legislation to reconstruct the palace. Ground was broken in summer of 2002 on the southern part of the site of the original building. By year 2002–2004 and 2005–2006 the palace's project was changed mainly due to archeological findings found on the site and discussions about Schlossberg's house architectural value. Fragments of Schlossberg's house became part of the eastern wing of the restored palace. The building (and museum that was planned to own the building) was partially opened during the celebration of the millennium of the name of Lithuania in summer of 2009, although it was not yet fully completed due to the lack of funding. By the end of July 2009, construction work resumed and the building again became inaccessible for the public.