Passage: Author. No1, 5 - to the east. Cinema "Homeland", route taxis * Daily 11.00 to 18.00, except Monday and the last Thursday …
Veliky Luki is a city with a chamber atmosphere and a deep history, where every building and street keeps a memory of the past. For those who love traveling with a cultural accent, local museums offer live stories, unexpected facts and convenient itineraries for self-guided walks and organized excursions.
In the center of the museum life of the city is the Velikoluk Museum of Local History, which can be reached by bus No. 1 or No. 5 to the stop Cinema Rodin; the museum is open daily from 11:00 to 18:00, except Monday. Its expositions are devoted to the history of the region: materials about life, economy and significant events of the region are collected here, which makes a visit an obligatory part of exploring the city. The memorial house-museum of Academician I.M. Vinogradov on Stavsky Street, 48, is located not far from the railway station - buses No. 5, No. 1 and shuttle taxis go there; the house-museum recreates the atmosphere of the scientist's time and stores personal belongings and documents that help to better understand the contribution of great people to science. In the vicinity of the Pskov region you can find additional historical objects and small private collections, which are logical to include in your itineraries if you want to expand the tour of the region.
The museum program of the city comes to life throughout the year: temporary exhibitions and traveling exhibitions from regional museums regularly gather here, thematic lectures and educational projects for children and adults are held. Often on holidays and within the framework of all-Russian actions special events, master classes and quests in the halls are organized, which makes each visit interactive and memorable. Follow the posters of the Velikie Luk museums – especially in spring and in the summer tourist season, interesting imported collections and joint projects with Pskov cultural institutions appear.
Come to Great Lukes to discover local museums and collect your own travel history. Book a tour with a private guide - local guides will make a convenient route, share little-known facts and help organize the time so as to see the main thing without haste. Even a short trip to the museums of the city will leave a vivid impression, and a professional guide will turn an ordinary excursion into a lively and emotional story.
