The Museum of Locomotives in Pereslavl Zalessky is the only museum in Russia with a rich collection of narrow gauge railway rollin …
The Museum of Dummies or “Kettlehouse” is located in the beautiful ancient city of Pereslavl-Zalessky. More than a hundred exhi …
In 2002, a private collector Andrei Vorobyov opened the Iron Museum in the center of Pereslavl Zalessky. As the name suggests, eve …
You will learn the background of the birth of the Russian fairy tale and get acquainted with its main characters. After all, a fai …
Pereslavl-Zalessky is an ancient and picturesque city that attracts lovers of history and non-standard museums. Walks along its narrow streets and embankments are easy to combine with a rich museum program: here you can see both large-scale historical objects and cozy private collections worthy of a separate route. For those who like to explore the country through collections, Pereslavl becomes a real discovery.
The city has different museums, each with its own atmosphere and unique expositions. The Cuckoo Locomotive Museum holds rare samples of railway equipment and presents the only specialized collection of rolling stock in the country, which impresses both children and adults. The teapot house demonstrates more than a hundred different kettles, telling about the traditions of tea and household habits of past eras. The Iron Museum, founded by a private collector in 2002, has collected rare models of irons and household items, turning seemingly mundane things into museum artifacts. In the vicinity, in Vasilevo, there is a museum "The Birth of a Fairy Tale", where legends and heroes of Russian fairy tales come to life, and not far away, just four kilometers away, there is a picturesque museum-estate with the famous boot of Peter I - a place in which the history of Russia is perceived especially close and clearly.
The museum life of Pereslavl-Zalessky is active and diverse: temporary thematic exhibitions, master classes and family programs are held in exposition halls and courtyards, often imported collections from other regions come. Seasonal projects and special events make visiting museums even more intense - in summer and on holiday dates there are additional lectures and interactive events. It is recommended to follow the poster and book tickets in advance in order to have time for the most interesting exhibitions and unique displays of collections.
Come to Pereslavl-Zalessky to combine cultural discoveries with pleasant walks around the old town and the shores of the lake. To see the main thing and learn little-known stories, book a tour with a private guide: local guides will make a personal route, help avoid queues and fill the trip with live stories. Plan your trip, choose excursions and go on a museum route that will leave vivid memories.
