Yaroslavl - one of the oldest cities in our country.And despite the fact that it is a major regional center, there remained a lot of samples of architecture and art of ancient Russia.Until now, Yaroslavl - one of the most visited cities in central Russia.There go not only residents, but also foreign guests.And not the last role played by museums in Yaroslavl, many of which are known throughout the world.Among them are the old, started in the 19th century, and the new, the unusual, by individuals, but also interesting and visited.
major museums of Yaroslavl
1. Meet with the past can be in the Museum of the History of Yaroslavl.It shows his life and the fate of its inhabitants from the city's founding to the present.
2. The oldest and largest in the city - a historical and architectural museum-reserve.Yaroslavl attracts tourists with samples of ancient architecture and art collected here.
3. Another major museum in Yaroslavl - Art.He also presented a complex of buildings and contains a collection of more than 70 thousand paintings.
4. Interesting Museum of Military Glory, attracts the attention of not only city residents but also many tourists.
5. There in the city and a private - "Music and Time" - a museum.Yaroslavl became famous because of his unique collection of bells and old LPs.
Small museums and exhibition halls
Most tourists visit these limited-known systems.But it is very popular as a small museum of Yaroslavl.Theatre lovers should visit the house of opera singer Sobinov and Theatre Museum named after F. Volkov.Very interesting small museum: is the "Keeper," presents a collection of dolls Old Slavonic, and "Majolica", telling about the unique ceramics Yaroslavl.Among modern memorials worth noting the "Space", the car of the Northern Railway and Fire Museum.
very interesting museums of Yaroslavl for children.They are created in the last decade, but for the small audience is quite attractive.Be sure to go to a small private museum "My favorite teddy bear", where a unique collection of teddy bears.In summer, you need to go to an interactive outdoor museum "On a visit to Ivan Tsarevich and Elena the Fair", and older children will be interested in "The Ark", which is the diversity of fauna of the region.There in the city and several exhibition halls, where temporary exhibitions are located.
oldest museum complex Yaroslavl
It is now the most visited place of the city, located at its center.And this complex was built in 1865 on the territory of the Spassky Monastery.In the mid-20th century it was called "Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve".Yaroslavl - one of the oldest cities in Russia, and many tourists come here to enjoy the atmosphere of antiquity.This complex just gives them that opportunity.From the highest viewing platform overlooking the town of ancient buildings and other museums of Yaroslavl.The complex is an ancient Transfiguration Cathedral with a unique collection of rare books, works of art and church plate.Besides him, the complex includes six temples with superb wall paintings and icons.It is interesting to visit the only exhibition in Russia dedicated to the unique works of ancient literature - "Lay."
Art Museum of Yaroslavl
This is one of the largest art museums in Russia.It was created in the early 20th century and is located in the former governor's house.The building itself is an architectural monument since it was built for the visit of the emperor.The richest collection of paintings of all strikes visitors to the museum.Here you can find paintings of great artists: K. Bryullov, Levitan, V. Perov, Shishkin, A. Savrasov and others.Unique is the largest collection of works by Konstantin Korovin.The museum's collection includes more than 70 thousand exhibits.In addition to paintings, there are monuments of icon painting, numismatics and arts and crafts.Now Yaroslavl Art Museum is a complex of historic buildings.In addition to the governor's house with a huge garden, where there is an exhibition of sculptures, it includes the Metropolitan Chamber, the house-museum of Opekushin and a small museum - "House on Novinsky."
History Museum
opened it was only in the late 20th century.The purpose of its creation was to trace the fate of the city and its inhabitants and their place in history.The compositions of the museum are arranged chronologically and talk about how people lived in the city, how to develop the art, culture and science.In addition to archaeological excavations, it is possible to see old coins, weapons and everyday objects.Worthy of interest compositions devoted to medical advances and the famous people who glorified the city of Yaroslavl.
museum of music and time
It was created in the late 20th century, Gregory Mostoslavskim.This is one of the largest and most popular private museums.The peculiarity of it is that the exhibits are working, they can touch everything and check.It contains a variety of musical instruments, boxes, street organs, as well as many of the bells and bells from different eras.So got a collection of antiquities called "Music and Time" (museum).Yaroslavl did not know of such collections.Unusually it is also something that you can try to play any instrument, listen to the sound the bells, bells and music boxes.Some people just go for it in Yaroslavl.Museum of music time and allows them to also hear the voices of the great men of the early 20th century on phonograph records.
