Museum (Kaluga): address, work schedule. Kaluga city: sights

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Museum (Kaluga) possesses a rich collection of exhibits, many of which date to the 17th century. The total number of units is well over 100 thousand objects. Under its beginning the Museum has collected ten branches and the decision adopted in 2016 became United Museum-reserve.

Oldest Museum

Museum (Kaluga) was established in 1897. To place it took one of the oldest buildings in the city – the chamber that once belonged to the merchants Korobov (17th century). The first exhibition consisted of five showcases, where he was exposed to archaeological finds, ancient coins, household items of the past. The Museum is open only twice a week, the number of visitors for the year was very small-only 500 people.

By 1904, the local history Museum (Kaluga) kept in the collections of approximately 1000 items, among which were the letters of Alexander Pushkin, pen N. Gogol, 1915, the collection consisted of 1,200 units.

After 1918, the institution was transformed into “Provincial historical Museum”. In the building that now houses the Kaluga regional history Museum funds and expositions moved in 1922. The first branches were merged in 1924, the balance went the Museum “good cause" of art. The last in 1925, composed of several departments came under the jurisdiction of Glavnauka.

The funds occurred in the 30-ies, when the local history Museum (Kaluga) was supplemented property of the abolished churches and the nationalized estates. By 1939, the collection consisted of 10 thousand items.

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local history Museum of Kaluga

From war to the present day

During the great Patriotic war the halls of the Museum were not working only 10 months, the rest of the time the exposition was opened to the public. During the occupation, for 78 days, the Museum was closed. Historical patrimony could not be evacuated and throughout the year (in 1942-43), the staff estimated the extent of the damage. The final document was that was looted 10% of the Museum collections belonging to the era of classicism of the 18th century.

In 1944, the Museum moved to its regional status, in 1945 the funds consisted of 7 712 exhibits, for public access was opened 2 143 units. During this period, staff collected materials, documents and memoirs about the great Patriotic war that became the basis of education in the 50 – 60 years of several popular museums in the area. Subsequently, six of them were subsidiaries and walked to the Museum (Kaluga). Today the establishment welcomes visitors with 10 branches.

Kaluga city sights

Manor complex

Museum (Kaluga) has existed for over 100 years, all this time the collection is constantly replenished and to date has more than 100 thousand exhibits. In 1982, the architecture of the old manor, where the Museum is located, and the collection of values acquired unified sound, thanks to unite their idea, performed by Leningrad artists and scientists.

The Most notable exhibit of the collection is the architectural complex, built in 1808, which now is a Museum (Kaluga). The history of the main house tells of what was once called the Palace, and he was the richest estate in town. The facade is decorated with reliefs from the history of ancient Greek epic, the main entrance part is decorated with columns, arch and tracery of the wrought-iron fence, coupled with a massive gate. In the inner part of the courtyard is the front wing, a room for coaches, closes space, covered gallery, raised on a terrace of white stone, decorated with Tuscan columns.

Kaluga regional Museum of local lore

Museum exhibitions

The interiors of the Palace were famous all over the Kaluga, work on their design was led by the Italian architect S. Campioni. On the ground floor, which previously housed rooms for household needs, now exhibited materials division of nature.

On the second floor, eleven rooms, spread exhibition dedicated to the history of the region. The first stands filled with archaeological finds that demonstrate a high level of development of ancient peoples. Below are household items, decorations, costumes merchant of Rus. During the reign of Peter I marked the emergence of the first industrial productions. In the halls of the Museum watch, donated by Empress Catherine II in honor of the governorship in Kaluga.

A Large amount of exhibits assembled in the halls devoted to the war of 1812 and the great Patriotic war. In addition to historical events, the collection contains the cultural heritage of the classics of 19th century literature who visited Kaluga, it contains artifacts which belonged to N. V. Gogol, F. M. Dostoevsky, A. P. Chekhov and other writers.

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Branches

The Regional Museum in Kaluga invites you to visit branches:

  • The Nameless height. Exposition dedicated to the liberation of the Kuibyshev region during the great Patriotic war, when a group of fighters consisting of 18 people, managed to capture important height 224,1. The name of the Museum gave the song V. E. Basner “On the nameless height”, dedicated to this featwarriors-Siberians.
  • Moscow. The branch is located in the ancient city of Borovsk and reflects its history. Sections of the Museum are devoted to merchants, the old believers ' traditions, details the history of the two monasteries-the Pokrovsky and pafnutiev - Borovsky. The substantive part of the exhibition contains fragments of ancient frescoes, the architectural part of the Nativity Cathedral and monasteries, pottery, hand-made bricks of the 16th century. A large collection of archival pictures tells about excavations at the tomb of the Boyarina Morozova. Presented household items merchant and petty-bourgeois families.
  • Zaytseva Gora. the Exhibition is devoted to the long history of fighting the Soviet army against the German invaders in Warsaw highway and breaking the resistance of Germans for the strategic heights, one of which was “Zaitseva Mountain”.
  • Ilyinskoe defense lines. the memorial commemorates the feat ilyinskikh students of military schools. For 12 days they held back the advance of the invaders to Moscow.
  • City. the Exhibition reflects the story of one of the most ancient cities of the Kaluga region, its history dates back to the 12th century. The Museum is located in an old mansion of merchants Tsyplakova. The halls are archaeological finds, objects of history of Ancient Russia. There are also two thematic expositions «devil's Fort" (9-10 century) and “Vedichesky the funerary complex of the 12th and 13th centuries”. One of the Central places takes the battle-painting dedicated to the battle of Kozelsk.
  • Mosalsk. the Museum focuses on the history of the city, are discussed in the sections on nature, history, Ethnography, events of different years. Keen interest among the visitors is a reconstruction of the hut of the peasant in pre-revolutionary Russia.
  • Manor-reserve «Polotnyanyy Zavod”. In a single complex combined two estates owned by Goncharov and Shapochkina. A feature of the estate is its location on the territory of linen and paper manufactories. Here are the Museum-estate Goncharov, the Church of the Transfiguration, Park and greenhouse complex, stables and other historic architectural sites.
  • Tarussky Museum. First mention of the city of Tarussa refers to the annals of 1246. In the halls of the city Museum, ethnographic exhibits, literary exposition, a separate part of the stands devoted to the life and work of the writer K. G. Paustovsky.
  • Tarussky Museum of tsvetaevs. In the halls of the exposition telling about life and creativity of the poetess Marina Tsvetaeva.

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Sightseeing

In 2016, the Museum moved to a new status and is now titled “Kaluga United Museum-reserve”. At the moment there are processes of internal conversion and are preparing a new program. But the activities of the Museum cannot be interrupted, and visitors are invited to excursions

  • History of the Kaluga region. Subject and documented the period of economic development from the 17th century, much attention is devoted to the development of the city, cultural development, literature, and art.
  • Nature of the Kaluga region. In the exposition are considered in detail geological, geographical features of the region represented by the fossils of prehistoric life forms found during the excavations or construction works in the region. Most of the exposition is flora and fauna of the region, represented in artifacts from ancient periods to modern times.
  • Exotic animals. Excursion acquaints visitors with the fauna of the different countries of the world (South America, Asia, Africa, etc.), many exhibits show the life of the underwater world, presented by the fauna of Central Russia.
  • Under the banner of the Soviets. Excursion tells about the establishment of Soviet power, the development of the region until 1941, considers the fates of individuals, as a reflection of the time period of the Civil war, the Stakhanovite movement, repression. The center of the exposition which is devoted to a thematic excursion, are the reconstructed interiors of the school, a communal apartment.
  • The Kaluga region during the great Patriotic war. Thematic tour held in the hall dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Victory in the war. The exhibits are presented in chronological order, reveals the course of events, perpetuates the names of the citizens-active participants of operations and workers of the rear. The Central place given to the diorama “the Liberation of Kaluga”.

In the halls of the Museum contains a rich collection that gives a variety of occasions for excursions. So, interest stories about the Decembrists, the history of porcelain and pottery, the events of the war of 1812, and more.

Kaluga regional Museum mode

Helpful information

With the cordiality welcome the guests of Kaluga Museum of local lore (mode – 9:30 – 17:30, ticket office finish release of tickets at 17:00). Mode of operation Saturday: 11:00 – 19:00. Day off is Monday. The ticket price starts from 100 rubles.

The Discounted price is provided for students, pensioners and schoolchildren. Free admission is available to all citizens on the day of the museums, as well as to certain categories of citizens on an ongoing basis you can go to the Museum (Kaluga). Address: Pushkin street, building 4.

local history Museum of Kaluga

Sights of Kaluga

Many historical events, monuments, cultural centres can please the tourist city of Kaluga. Attractions are presented in such quantity that you can meet with them for one day will fail. Top ten iconic places worth a visit include:

  • St. George's Cathedral in 1701 was built.
  • Church of the Transfiguration of the 17th century, located on the territory of the fortress.
  • Optina (70 km from Kaluga). According to legend, the monastery was founded by a repentant robber Opti in the late 19th century. The complex is a miraculous spring, the second Holy spring is located on the banks of the Zhizdra river.
  • State Museum of cosmonautics named after Tsiolkovsky. Has Russia's largest exhibition devoted to space exploration. The collection contains about 600 thousand items, access – 400 thousand units.
  • Chamber of merchants Korobovich. Is an architectural monument of old Russian architecture of the 17th century.
  • Stone bridge, connecting Berezovskogo edge of the ravine. The viaduct was built in 1785 and is Russia's largest stone structure of its kind. Length is 160 meters and the width more than 20 meters. The middle part is split level with arches.
  • Gostiny Dvor, on the square Old market. The building and area date to the 18th century, the construction was initiated by the merchants on the site of the old ravine. The restoration was carried out in 2015.
  • Pearl Kaluga – estate Zolotarev, where is a local history Museum.
  • Museum of workmanship architecture and daily life. Has an extensive exhibition on the history of development of traditional folk crafts, large collection of clay toys. Some of the exhibits are dated back to 17-18 centuries.
  • Nikola-Lenivets, a village on the territory of the Park of national importance «Ugra» the annual art festival «Archstoyanie”. On-site artists and architects created a unique sculpture from natural materials, which are scattered throughout the reserve.

This is not a complete list of what can enjoy the tourist arriving in the city of Kaluga. Attractions are located within the city and region. Unique at the shamordino monastery is near the village of Shamordino. Central Kazan Cathedral is decorated with 15 cupolas, the General solution belongs to the old Russian style, whimsical reflecting the epic tradition. Stand close attention manor vorobiove, monument, system administrators, House masters, and more.


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