We always excites and attracts the unknown and beautiful.Especially mysterious in our imagination seems Oceans.The museum, established in Kaliningrad, to realize the dream of thousands of people to see this magical world with their own eyes.And now everyone can see not only the flora and fauna of water space, but also to visit historical ships, admire the architectural monuments, see the amber collection.It is not just a museum, but also a complex, which presents a set of historically valuable objects.
History of
According to the documents of the World Ocean Museum was founded in 1990, April 12, after the adoption of the corresponding resolution by the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR.But after 5 years, the institution has accepted the first visitors when the ship "Vityaz" in 1994, embarking from the pier of the museum, a playground for the exhibition.
in full force museum earned in 1996 when it was performed in honor of the tercentenary celebrations of the Russian fleet.
In 2000, work began on the conservation and preservation of the remnants of the wooden sailing ships of the XIX century., Found in the quarry village Amber.
In 2003, completed construction of the central building with a conference room.
World Ocean Museum (photos of the building you can see above) differs extraordinary beauty and originality of the structure.In 2006, it was renovated port warehouse pre-war construction, which in the following year opened the exhibition "Maritime Koenigsberg-Kaliningrad."In that same 2007, the museum gave an architectural monument of the 19th century - "Fridrihsburgskie gates."At the same time we opened the exhibition building "Warehouse".
2009 was marked by the fact that the World Ocean Museum received an award at the event "Intermuseum."After this administration offices moved to a historic building, in which as many as 60 years functioned Consulate of Belgium.
particularly proud of the Museum of the World Ocean magnificent monuments belonging to the architecture of the XIX century - "King's Gate."Here the exposition "The Great Embassy".
Activities
Museum of the World Ocean, which is represented by a photo in the article, is of great importance to science and culture of Russia.Its mission is to create a holistic worldview through acquaintance with the rich resources of the earth - the ocean space, connecting the continents and the state.The specifics of the institution is to preserve the historical court as museum objects.
main forms of work:
- research;
- science;
- exhibition and exposition;
- education;
- cultural;
- information;
- Publishing.
Research work carried out in the following areas:
- study of the history and development of the oceans.
- formation of modern ideas about the nature of the oceans.
- study of maritime history and culture of the Baltic Sea.
- Conservation, restoration of historic vessels and turning them into museum pieces.
«Knight" - a ship-museum
The berth mooring quay largest research vessel "Vityaz".It is a single-screw double-decked ship, characterized by direct inclined stem sharply the collapsed nasal formations and cruising stern.The history of this ship captures the Soviet, German and Russian periods.At various times it has changed its name.In 1947-1949 gg.the ship was converted into a research vessel and began to belong to the Academy of Sciences, he received his last name - "Vityaz".He swam 30 years (since 1949), has made a total of 65 research flights, having more than 800 000 miles and spent 7942 scientific work.On board the "Vityaz" was measured by the greatest ocean depth (11,022 m), marked in the Mariana Trench.Due to ship discovered a new species of animals - pogonophores.On board the ship was formed by the Soviet school of oceanography, while scientists worked in the expeditions of the 50 research institutes from 20 countries.
«Vityaz" participated in the International Geophysical Year, as well as in other major international programs.Ship honorably took in 49 countries and 100 ports.Notable guests of that ship there were some presidents, prime ministers, honored cultural figures, famous scientists such as Jacques-Yves Cousteau.Last seen "Vityaz" paid to Kaliningrad, and here for the entire 11 years of his fate remained uncertain.In 1992, taking into account the contribution of the vessel in the study of the oceans, it was decided to maintain as a museum.Two years later, after repairs and restoration, "Vityaz" moored at the quay in Kaliningrad.
B-413 - Submarine Museum
December 1997 marked an important event.Director of the Museum of the World Ocean Sivkova SG petitioned the Minister of Culture of Russia NL Dementieva on how to transfer the B-413 institution as an exhibit.That, in turn, formally requested him to Viktor Chernomyrdin, the then Prime Minister of Russia.September 3, 1999 issued an order according to which the boat B-413 was taken out of service of the Navy, then officially handed over to the Museum of the World Ocean.As early as 2000, it became available to the public.
"Cosmonaut Viktor Patsaev"
This research, research vessel Roscosmos, named after the famous astronaut, became part of the World Ocean Museum in Kaliningrad in 2001.This ship flotilla star - the only surviving after the dissolution.Prior to 1994, shall comply with the description of the reception and telemetry data provided radio communications spacecraft from the Mission Control Center.Today, the ship provides uninterrupted communication the International Space Station.On board held a variety of themed tours.On the activity and the history of the ship in detail in a collection of books available to the World Ocean Museum in Kaliningrad.Photos, drawings and other documents detail and talk about the ship.
Ship Museum CPT-129 and the icebreaker "Krasin»
trawler SRT-129 is included in the museum complex in 2007.It is a classic fishing boat which was used for fishing in the sea.On the trawler has opened for visits cutting, models of fishing boats, where you can watch movies on fisheries.
Another famous ship, which has a museum of world ocean - the icebreaker "Krasin".He is affiliated with the institution, since it is located in St. Petersburg.Place of parking ship Museum - Lieutenant Schmidt Embankment in St. Petersburg.
"World Ocean.Touching ... »
Kaliningrad Museum of the World Ocean in the central body exposure presented with the same name.It includes modern tanks, the most magnificent collection of shells, sea creatures, mollusks, beautiful corals belonging to the geological and paleontological specimens, as well as Russia's largest skeleton belonging sperm whale.
Aquariums are made of a special highly durable glass.Some of them may have so high that almost reaches the ceiling.Inside the aquariums live marine life - is as rare and popular items.Here you can see the large carnivores, the mysterious underwater fish and animals with bright color and unusual appearance.Before your eyes appear almost all the world's oceans.
Museum also presented at this exhibition the most valuable exhibits: furniture, belonging to Admiral Makarov, personal belongings, documents, archives of Russian cosmonauts and scientists and oceanographers.
Amber collection
The special ownership of the museum complex is considered to be a luxury collection of amber, which began to form in 1993.In 2001, on board the "Vityaz" was equipped with a magnificent exhibition - Amber cabin.The collection is enriched every year special exhibits, the largest and most unusual stones, mainly mined in the Baltic Sea.By 2008, in the exhibition, there were 3414 units of these incomparable, original exhibits.The largest specimen weighs 1208 grams of amber.
tourist info
most famous landmark of the city of Kaliningrad - the Museum of the World Ocean.Photos of this fine research complex recognizable worldwide.He has no analogues in the beauty, luxury and abundance of exhibits.Aquariums are created on the newest technologies in the establishment are stored and exhibited famous skeletons of aquatic life.
World Ocean Museum in Kaliningrad operation is as follows: from 11.00 to 18.00 daily.Please note that on Monday and Tuesday closed several facilities, so plan a trip better than on other days.Visit agency can be reached at: Peter the Great Embankment, Building 1.
Plunged into the wonderful world of the ocean, you will get a truly unforgettable experience!This is the place where you want to come back many times.Even famous people from different continents in a hurry to Russia to visit the legendary museum complex to witness the magnificent ships, historical architectural monuments.
