State Museum of the History of Religion - one of the most famous in Russia and around the world.It was founded in 1932, thanks to the initiative of Vladimir Tan-Bogorazova - linguist and ethnographer.Among the three largest museums dedicated to the subject, one of which is in the UK and one in Taiwan, the museum in St. Petersburg - the oldest, has the largest fund exhibits.Bright and colorful museum exhibits acquaint with the history of the main religions and ancient beliefs and rituals.Passing through the halls, you can travel back in time and experience the atmosphere of the world the followers of religious movements.Each room contains ritual objects with a detailed description, understandable even young visitors.Also, especially for children, the Museum of the History of Religion Department offers "the starting point", where classes are held for children of all ages.
History Museum
In 1930 on the territory of the Winter Palace, an exhibition, presenting a variety of ritual objects brought from all over the world, as well as a large number of icons, ancient manuscripts, sculptures, paintings and graphics.It was a stunning success, such that it was decided to create a museum of the history of religion.
St. Petersburg was then enveloped in the ideas of the incompatibility of the church and the scientific approaches, so the purpose of the museum was to talk about religion as a form of ideology and show the development of materialistic and atheistic views.Because of these features was the location of the Museum of the Kazan Cathedral.Initially, his name sounded as follows - "The Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism."In 1991, it was decided to return the building of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Church, and the museum was given a room on the Street Post Office, where he is and still.At the same time, he changed its name and the current.
Exposure archaic beliefs and ceremonies
In the first rooms you can see the history of ancient beliefs, where exhibits tell that from the dawn of humanity, people have tried to understand the structure of the universe, and to define its place in it.Of course, the most incomprehensible event for primitive man was the cessation of life, so the funeral rites and the objects associated with them, make up a large part of the collection.Historians attribute the emergence of religious rites to the Paleolithic era, where the Neanderthals care for the dead, believing in an afterlife.Halls of the museum, thanks to a special sound system, transmit cave atmosphere and the walls are recreated with stunning accuracy petroglyphs.
Exposure religions of the ancient world
next door, which opens the State Museum of the History of Religion, are in the rooms dedicated to the beliefs of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Minoan Crete.Here are exhibits such as the Egyptian sarcophagi, Greek vessels, funerary masks and a variety of small molded objects.This was a transition period for the mankind from the primitive to the era of civilization.
Exposure religious Jews
Next museum halls tell visitors about the development of Judaism.Here are ritual objects - monuments of culture, based wall design - theme of the Bible and the Temple of Jerusalem.
For consideration of Judaism, you can select multiple camera angles.Museum of the History of Religion offers to get acquainted with the exposition, like the biblical period, or the period of occurrence of monotheism, as well as to present the story through the eyes of the Jews.
exposition dedicated to Christianity
In this part of the museum details the history of Christianity sanctified, describes the Jewish origins, the first prophecy of Jesus' life, as well as the history of the early church.
There are rooms dedicated to the Orthodox Church, which presents exhibits such as icons, priestly vestments, books and temple utensils.
allocate a separate branch of Christianity - Catholicism and Protestantism.Their history and development can be found by visiting the premises with appropriate exposures.
exposition Eastern religions
Museum of the History of Religion has a large number of items in this section.More than 1,000 monuments reveal the religious world of the South, Central and East Asia.Here you can learn about different religions in China, Japan and India.
Virtual Museum
For people who can not come to St. Petersburg, the Museum of the History of Religion offers a virtual tour.On the official website by clicking on the tab "virtual museum" you can visit exhibitions and expositions, consider the collection, participate in discussions and to familiarize with the process of restoration.In addition, the educational portal of the museum is a few information resources and library contains interesting documentaries.
Open University offers the history of religions of the world to listen to lectures on various aspects of beliefs.About themes and dates of the lectures can be found on the official website of the museum.
Excursions in Moscow
If you are a resident of the capital, to get acquainted with the world's creeds do not necessarily go to Petersburg.Museum of the History of Religion, of course, difficult to replace, but to create a common concept and experience the atmosphere of religious life possible.To do this, visit the tour under the name "World Religions in Moscow."The guide tells in detail about the architecture of the churches, the role of the characters, the peculiarities of each of the creeds and much more.The program - a visit to the mosque, the Anglican Church, the Church of Evangelical Christians-Baptists, synagogues, Catholic and Lutheran Cathedral.Museum of the History of Religion in Moscow - this is, in fact, the museum churches, denominations actually existing today.
Museum Night
Both in Moscow and in St. Petersburg held an annual event called "Night at the Museum."At this time, all the museums are opening doors to visitors and offer a look at the collection for free.In addition, there are special performances, games and educational quizzes.Museum of the History of Religion this action also does not shy away from.During it he introduces residents and guests of the northern capital with the ethnic music and dances, exciting quests and conducts master classes, as well as offers to participate in traditional rituals of the world."Night of Museums", as usual, takes place on the night of 17 to 18 of May.It will give the children an unforgettable experience that will long remain in the memory.
Programs for Children
Views, interesting and informative program, fascinating stories, and more for children of all ages to see and hear, not only within the campaign, but also throughout the year.According to the state target program of creation of systems of open education, the museum offers guided tours and performances for boys and girls from 1st to 11th grade.This allows you to further strengthen the cooperation between the school and the museum to raise the educational work at the qualitatively new level.Revitalization of creative abilities of the child - the whole purpose of the museum pedagogy.It is worth noting that it reaches the museum, and at the moment 1/3 of all visitors are just students.
Contact information To arrange a tour for children, please contact customer service Tour by phone: (812) 314-58-38.By agreement of the students can come to a special museum bus.
To increase their level of education and have the opportunity to participate in interesting discussions and to take a course of fascinating lectures.For information on these aspects of the museum to phone: (812) 571-47-91.
official address where the Museum of the History of Religion: Spb., St.Pochtamtskaya, 14/5.
The museum is open from 10 am to 18 pm daily, except Wednesdays.Ticket office - up to 17 hours.
Every first Monday of the month held a social day when you can view all the free exposure.
You can get 5 and 22 trolley buses or taxis: 6, 62, 169, 190, 350 and 306.
