Tatar settlement is the largest archaeological monument of the Caucasus, miraculously preserved among the relict forest in the vic …
The Stavropol Regional Museum of Fine Arts was founded in December 1961 and opened to visitors in November 1962. The initiative to …
The art gallery is located in the building of the former mosque. In 1913, on the initiative of the Muslim society of Stavropol, ar …
The museum was established as a public museum in Donskoe in 1977. Since 1990, the museum has become a branch of the Stavropol Stat …
"Stavropol Regional Zoo Exotarium" was founded on April 21, 1998, is a non-profit institution of cultural, educational, research, …
The museum was opened on October 7, 1964, in 1968 local Komsomol members decided to open another museum of the history of the dist …
The Stavropol Museum of Cossack History will be of interest to all those who have a desire to plunge into the world and atmosphere …
Stavropol is an attractive regional center in the North Caucasus, where history, art and nature create a unique museum palette. The city is interesting both for short trips and for deep museum routes: the combination of local history collections, art galleries and natural monuments makes each excursion rich and lively.
There are a number of museums in Stavropol, each with its own characteristic exposition. The Tatar settlement in the vicinity of the city is the largest monument of the Pre-Caucasus, famous for archaeological finds and relict forest; it is especially important for those who are interested in the ancient history of the region. The Stavropol Regional Museum of Fine Arts, founded in December 1961 and opened to visitors in November 1962, houses important collections of paintings and graphics. The painting gallery of landscapes of P.M. Grechishkin is located in an unusual building of the former mosque and attracts a collection of domestic landscapes. Don Museum of Local History, established in 1977 and became a branch of the regional museum in 1990, tells about the history of rural settlements and the life of local communities. The Alexander Historical and Archaeological Museum, opened on October 7, 1964, exhibits archaeological and ethnographic materials of the district. The Stavropol Regional Zoo Exotarium, founded on April 21, 1998, offers rare and exotic animals and educational programs. The Museum of the History of the Cossacks introduces the life and traditions of the Cossacks, and the V.I. Smirnov estate museum in the city center preserves the atmosphere of the XIX century. In the vicinity, it is easy to find additional archaeological and natural sites that can be included in a single saturated route.
Museum life in Stavropol is active: temporary exhibitions are regularly changed in the halls, the city receives imported expositions from large collections, educational programs and family events are held. During the year, museums organize thematic projects, seasonal demonstrations and lecture cycles, and the zooexotarium allows you to combine a cognitive tour with live communication with animals. It is better to check the actual dates of exhibitions and the schedule of excursions on the official websites of museums or from local organizers, so as not to miss interesting events.
When planning a trip to Stavropol, place time on the route to museums - this is a chance to see and understand the region deeper. For the convenience and richness of excursions, we recommend using the services of private guides: local guides will make an individual route, prompt hidden details of expositions and help optimize the inspection time. Book an excursion in advance, and your acquaintance with the museums of Stavropol will turn into a bright and memorable journey.
