 Excavations began in 2016, when a group led by Dr. Harry Gol of the American University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire excavated what is thought to be a portion of the synagogue's mikveh.In July 2018, the archaeologists announced the discovery of the Baroque bimah.Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius said that the plans were to demolish the Soviet-built premises, since the primary school had moved out in 2017, and replace it with a meaningful memorial and exposition of the ruins, but not a complete reconstruction of the synagogue, to be completed by 2023.