Kotelnich Museum of Local Lore

According to official sources, the Kotelnich Museum of Local Lore began its work in 1923 and since its opening has become a scientific and educational institution, conducting research activities and promoting local lore knowledge.

The basis of the original museum exposition was the natural collection of Anfilov, proposed for display in 1912. From the historical reference it is known that since then, in need of expansion, the museum has repeatedly curtailed its exposition and reopened it in 1919 and 1921.

According to official sources, the Kotelnich Museum of Local Lore began its work in 1923 and since its opening has become a scientific and educational institution, conducting research activities and promoting local lore knowledge.

Since 1923, the museum has received a permanent room in the building along the street. Lenin. This is a sample of urban planning of the late nineteenth century, made in the style of eclecticism. In the past, the building belonged to homeowner Blinova, who rented apartments.

The building was badly damaged in a fire in 1926. But by 1930 it was restored and in the early thirties the museum received its visitors. Now the main fund of the museum is more than 12,000 exhibits. A scientific and support fund about 7000.

In 2012, thanks to the implementation of the “Cotell of Times” project, the exposition of the museum was completely updated. On the second floor there is the Hall of City Estates. It presents the philistine and merchant life of the old Kotelnich.