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.
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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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.
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.
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.
The Regional Museum in Kaluga invites you to visit branches:
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
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.
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.
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:
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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