Kurgan Regional Art Museum named after G.A. Travnikov was opened on August 14, 1982. It is one of the young art museums in the Rus …
The museum was founded on November 10, 1951, the opening day of the first exhibition. For 40 years, the museum was located in the …
The House-Museum of Decembrists, a structural unit of the Kurgan Regional Museum Association, opened in Kurgan on December 10, 197 …
The Mokrowsovsky Museum is not just a place where a piece of the history of the Mokrowsovsky district is stored, but a cultural ce …
Kurgan is a city with a warm provincial atmosphere and unexpected museum treasures, which is perfect for a short cultural trip or a thoughtful weekend route. There are art galleries and historical expositions that tell about the life of the region, the fate of people and artistic searches. Museums of the city give deep impressions to both lovers of painting and those who are interested in local history and life.
In the center of museum life is the Kurgan Regional Art Museum named after G.A. Travnikov, opened on August 14, 1982, where picturesque and graphic collections reflecting the development of regional art are collected. The Kurgan Regional Museum of Local History, founded with the first exposition on November 10, 1951, stores archaeological finds, household items and documents that give a complete picture of the past of the region; in its collections there are rare exhibits of local history. The House-Museum of the Decembrists in Kurgan (opened December 10, 1975) acquaints with the fate of the participants of the Decembrist movement and stores materials related to their lives and memory. In the vicinity of the city, the Mokrowsovsky District Historical and Local Lore Museum, which serves as the cultural center of the district and collects local stories, and the Kargapol Museum of Revolutionary, Combat and Labor Glory with collections dedicated to labor exploits and military history of the region, are important. Each of these sites offers unique expositions – from authentic documents and household items to paintings and memorial materials.
The museum poster of Kurgan lives an active life: regular thematic exhibitions, temporary imported expositions and actions, such as the Night of Museums, attract both local residents and tourists. Exhibition projects alternate between historical research and contemporary art programs, and temporary exhibitions from other regional collections periodically update the picture of museum life. Keep an eye out for museum announcements to get into lectures, curatorial tours and special events that reveal foundations from new angles and offer interactive formats for all ages.
Come to Kurgan to make your own museum itinerary and feel the atmosphere of the region through the exhibits and stories of the custodians. The best way to see the main thing is to book a tour with a private guide: local guides know the hidden stories, know how to build a convenient route and make your trip rich and comfortable. Book a tour, choose the right museums and embark on an unforgettable cultural journey through the Mound.
