Art Museum of Cherepovets

The unique collections of the Art Museum have never left visitors indifferent. The collection of Russian painting of the late XVIII – early XX century was formed in the 20-30s of the last century thanks to receipts from the State Museum Fund and the central museums of Moscow and St. Petersburg. The pride of the museum is the monuments of Orthodox art.

Today, the collection of icon painting of the museum is known far beyond Russia. The exposition “Russian Orthodox art of the XIV-XIX centuries” presents Russian icons, facial embroidery, handwritten and ancient books, casting, enamel. Genuine works of famous Russian artists, furniture, art porcelain, glass, bronze are presented in the exposition “Russian art of the late XVIII – early XX centuries”. Here you can see, including items from the famous bronze collection of S.S. Abamelek-Lazarev.