Kurkijek local history center "Kiryazh" has been operating since November 1999 in the village of Kurkieki. Its founder is the Loca …
The city exhibition hall of Petrozavodsk first opened its doors to the public in 1997. Today it is one of the largest and most pop …
Opened on August 20, 1895, the building originally belonged to the Petrozavodsk Crafts School. In 2000, by the decree of the Chair …
The history of Marcial Waters is inextricably linked with the name of Peter I, who wished to have his own resort in Russia, not in …
Sheltozersk Veps Ethnographic Museum named after R.P. Lonin is a museum of the indigenous small-numbered people of the Russian Fed …
The Art Gallery "Doll House" by Tatiana Kalinina has existed since June 28, 1999, the Gallery is a unique phenomenon in the cultur …
In January 1995, when the post office of Petrozavodsk in Karelia was 210 years old, it was decided to open the Postal Museum of th …
The Polar Odyssey Maritime Museum was founded in 1996. It was opened on the basis of the Marine Historical and Cultural Center. Th …
One of the oldest museums in the north-western part of Russia is the Karelian State Museum of Local History, founded in 1871. In t …
Petrozavodsk attracts travelers with its special atmosphere of the northern city with rich cultural layers. Museums of various profiles are concentrated here - from local history collections to art galleries and marine expositions - which make the city a must-see for those who love excursions and cultural routes. Walks along the waterfront and a visit to the city’s museum network easily turn an ordinary trip into a deep cultural journey.
In Petrozavodsk, a variety of museum sites are presented: the local history center in the village of Kurkieki, the city exhibition hall, the presentation and exhibition hall of the Kizhi Museum-Reserve with a historical connection and building, the first doors of which were opened in the late XIX century, as well as the museum of the history of the Marcial Waters resort, whose history is associated with Peter I. In the vicinity there is the Veps ethnographic museum in Sheltozero and the museum-reserve on the island of Kizhi, and in the city itself it is worth visiting the unusual art gallery “Doll House” by Tatyana Kalinina, the postal museum of the Republic of Karelia with a collection of postal artifacts and the maritime museum of the Polar Odyssey club, created on the basis of the Marine Historical and Cultural Center. The National Museum of Local History of the Republic of Karelia - one of the oldest in the region - and the Museum of Fine Arts in the historical center offer permanent collections and rare exhibits reflecting the history of the region, folk traditions and artistic achievements.
The museum life of Petrozavodsk is rich in exhibition projects and changeable expositions: the city exhibition hall regularly hosts new projects and regional author's exhibitions, the presentation and exhibition hall keeps the memory of the XIX-century cultural heritage, and local history and ethnographic platforms organize thematic programs dedicated to the history of the resort and the culture of Veps. Many museums are open for temporary imported collections and joint projects with republican and federal institutions; the dates of opening and foundations of some sites are also included in the excursion routes: for example, a number of halls were founded in the 1990s, and presentation spaces trace back to the late XIX century.
Come to Petrozavodsk and discover the wealth of its museums in person: from chamber halls to large protected expositions on Kizhi and around Marcial waters. To make the tour memorable, use the services of local private guides - they will make the best route, share rare details and help you see the main thing in a short time. Book a guided tour and turn your trip to the museums of Petrozavodsk into a bright and meaningful adventure.
