National Museum of the Republic of Karelia

One of the oldest museums in the north-western part of Russia is the Karelian State Museum of Local History, founded in 1871. In the exhibition halls there are more than two hundred thousand exhibits, among which antiquities found during archaeological excavations and reflecting the history, life, culture of the peoples of Karelia. Much attention is paid to the nature of this amazingly beautiful land.

Since 2011, the museum was renamed the National Museum of the Republic of Karelia. The institution was awarded this status for its contribution to the preservation of the culture and traditions of the nationalities of Karelia.

The building of the museum is part of the architectural and historical ensemble of the Round Square and is a monument of architecture of Karelia. In the XIX century, the apartments of the governor were located in the buildings of the ensemble.

Near the museum there is a beautiful Governor's Garden, which is a landscape monument, and at the same time is a favorite place for city residents. At the entrance to the park there is an open-air exposition dedicated to the mining business of Karelia.