Among all the dust, intrusive noise, din, flows of people, machines, a maze of streets, the gray sky and nights without stars in every city there are places that are suitable not only hipsters or connoisseurs of exceptionally high, this.However, such small towns to find is not so easy, especially in large and unfriendly Moscow.Fortunately, we may not be pioneers.So wonderful splash of light (which is light) gray day will visit the "Lights of Moscow".This place is repeatedly received the title of one of the best museums of the capital.Moreover, the "Moscow Lights" - a very unusual museum.In it you will not be yawning, listening to the monotonous story of the guide.On the contrary, it will inspire you, will set a romantic mood.So, let's go on a journey through the history of this extraordinary temple - not banal like Hall of Fame of the artist or the commander.This is something completely new ...
history stories
«Moscow Lights" - the museum itself is very unusual.Starting with the fact that it is located in this white stone houses, which are more than two hundred years, - they are of historical value and are part of the oldest in Moscow - at least since the "Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov ...".This museum dedicated to the history of lighting devices, starting with torches that with just a spark smoldering in izbenkah our prapraprababushek, and ending with the most modern light bulbs, which not everyone can be seen and which may surprise anyone appliances, not to mention ordinary people, do not payfocus on the bulb light is - what else is needed?But, despite the fact that the light bulb is the prose of life, the light still is something special.It all began with the fact that in the nineteen eighties in this very building, on the ground floor, there were some exhibits.The exhibition dedicated to the history of lighting, was visited by many people.And the exhibition decided to consolidate on this site.Thus was born the Museum "Moscow Lights".Birthday except that it marks the World Museum Day, which falls on May 18.And the reason for the special joy is not required - in this house a holiday every day.
what to see?
museum light "Moscow Lights" pleasantly surprised from the outset.The cozy courtyard sheltered old lights, just breathing the mood of the old town, all of a bygone era.The museum is divided into several rooms.All of them are small and cozy.In one you can learn about the history of the lighting in the other - wonder of human ingenuity, admiring the lights of different stages of history, different color, size and duration of the work, and so on. D. One of the rooms reserved for the room where exposed electrical clock.And in general, "Moscow Lights" - a museum that presents a new vision of the city, even for natives, luminaries of museums and exhibitions.Indeed, the museum has photos of types of capital that will not leave anyone indifferent.And thanks to the exposed control panel, set up in more modern times, you can feel like a real employee, working for the good of the city.After all, they are working, so you can Use the buttons and right here in the museum, to see how everything is transformed, under your leadership, when the lights of the big city.There is a laboratory - a godsend for all creative people, and even students, physicists, chemists, historians ... However, the laboratory - for dessert, as the most amazing part of the museum.You will be able to touch history - literally.After all, the museum has a unique collection of everyday objects that can be touched by hands.
tour of the museum ... and not only
As already mentioned, the main thing than the "cling" "Moscow Lights" - the museum is extremely atmospheric.It seems to live the mood of the capital of the eighteenth-nineteenth centuries.Visit to the Museum "Moscow Lights" - a good idea for the evening.It does not take more than two hours of your time.You can take a guided tour, during which you will hold all the exhibits, learn about the history of Moscow lights (after all, they are central).Yes, you can take pictures, good lights and Announcement posts look very impressive.Those who wish to practice their English or for foreigners will also be something to see, and most importantly - to listen.After the tour, and held in this foreign language.However, such a pleasure will cost a bit more expensive.There is a more enhanced version of the tour with stories about illumination in tsarist times and so on.Very little time will be spent on a visit to only one thematic exhibitions - up to half an hour.Or you can book a tour of the evening Moscow - walk or bus.And the first is much more romantic, because the guide stops at every little reminiscent of the old town.And you go with lanterns and bright this solemn procession to the famous and historic lamps can not be overlooked.But on the bus, you check more attractions.Duration of the tour on wheels - up to five hours with a visit to the museum.You can also request a tour of any interest to you.
Laboratory
This is the most attractive place in the entire museum.Here you can apply their knowledge of physics and chemistry, history and art, to understand how the one or the other mechanism associated with lighting.Yes, you will learn to choose the right bulb.In addition, you can learn to paint fluorescent paint or make your candle - step by step, until the painting.You will enjoy the fact that you can understand the operation of such equipment and do something different.
«bright childhood»
This project is dedicated to working with disabled children.Children in general - the most welcome guests of the museum, where they face almost no restrictions.Many other projects were aimed specifically at working with children and young visitors were satisfied.
Classes for students
Museum "Moscow Lights" only gets good reviews.This enthusiastic response from people of all ages, but especially by children.The organization carries out various activities for children, mostly elementary grades.In these lessons, they will get acquainted not only with lanterns and candles, and traditions of their own country, the history of familiar things and the development of art.Wires and master classes.The museum can arrange a theme party for school children for the New Year or birthday.The whole family will be delighted to visit the museum.
Hours Museum
best to come to the museum in the evening.Why is that?The schedule allows - after running this institution, opening an hour before noon, and six pm, and on Thursdays - up to eight - and it's seven days a week in the fall, spring, winter.But in June, July and August, the entrance is closed on Sundays and Mondays.Guided groups are found from nine to seven in the evening.So, if you believe that explanation to anything (cases accompanied by inscriptions), the evening - the perfect time, because you do not have to deal with groups of pupils, noisy, curious, seeking to touch everything.It should be noted that the museum is closed on major holidays, such as Victory Day.
ticket price
The average price of tours for school groups will be two thousand.But adults who visit the museum alone, will pay an entrance fee of about seventy rubles.Kids well as pensioners, have to pay even less - thirty rubles.Preschoolers are allowed free entrance.It should also be remembered that the price depends on the intensity of the program.Not an easy hike, but, for example, presentation, theme party cost more.It should take into account gifts and souvenirs that can be attached to the holidays for children.
Museum Address
About Zamoskvoreche also wrote Ostrovsky, who is considered by Columbus in the area.It has long been in this quiet, patriarchal place lived merchants.And now here he is living museum "Moscow Lights".Address the following: The Armenian lane, house 3-5, building 1. Near this place worked many writers.In addition, in the same lane are the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus and Armenia.With this lane is inextricably linked was the great Russian poet Tiutchev.Here are Miloslavskys and the House - the same white stone, the walls of which now houses the museum of the world.And during the war of 1812 in this place remained a significant part of the Diaspora Armenians.And when Moscow was burned, it was thanks to the inhabitants of Nikolsky (former) lane that part of the city survived.Therefore, the entire area is valuable for historians and patriots, and above all - the Museum "Moscow Lights".
How to get to the venue?
Through the subway you do not have to scour the city in search of areas of the building."Moscow Lights" - a museum, to which access is easy.Just get off at the station "Pure ponds", "China Town", "Lubyanka" and "Turgenevskaya".And then - on foot.If you provided a bicycle or car and want to enjoy the city and not be pushed into a subway car, then move to the Pokrovka Devyatkin, and then in cricket lanes.Soon the museum will appear before you in all its glory.
Museum "Moscow Lights": website
Naturally, this kind of facility should be your site.It can be found at: www.ognimos.ru.Page will surprise you with concise, but very stylish design.Creamy coffee background, photos and prints that will interest - all this will make a good impression even on those who are only going to visit the museum.You can learn about the latest tours, timetables, prices and exhibitions that offer "Lights of Moscow", and another on the projects launched by the museum specifically for children.Is there contact numbers and e-mail addresses so that you can book a tour, leave your comments, complaints, its proposal.The museum employs a small team - and at the same time more than thirty two thousand visitors each year enjoy the magic of light, which gives the museum "Moscow Lights".
