Central Museum of Soil Science named after V.V. Dokuchaev

Hidden from our eyes by vegetation soil seems homogeneous and unattractive. However, our life is impossible without this amazing natural object. You can see the soils, get acquainted with their diversity, learn the complexity of this unique object in the Museum of Soil Science. The museum is the custodian of the richest collection of soils of various natural zones of the world. It will number 1600 units, of which 450 are exhibited in the form of monoliths - sections of soil with an intact structure. Soils are shown in combination with dioramas, paintings, plant and rock samples reflecting the conditions in which soils “live”. A special section of the museum is devoted to the history of soil science.