The estate of Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov in the village of Konchansky is the only one of the surviving Suvorov possessions. In …
"Vitoslavlitsy" - one of the most interesting museums of folk wooden architecture - is located in a picturesque area on the shore …
The State Museum of Artistic Culture of the Novgorod Land is located in the city of Veliky Novgorod on the site of the inactive gi …
The Khvoyninsky Museum of Local Lore began working on August 25, 1984. It is a complex museum whose collections document the histo …
Veliky Novgorod is a city with a rich history and a living museum atmosphere, where every corner keeps traces of ancient eras. It combines monuments of ancient Russian culture, wooden architecture and literary memorials, and a walk around the city easily turns into a rich journey through time. Museum expositions make a visit to the city meaningful and emotional for any traveler.
Veliky Novgorod and its surroundings offer a variety of museum sites: the estate of A.V. Suvorov in the village of Konchanskoye is the only surviving Suvorov possession with an authentic manor atmosphere; the museum of folk wooden architecture of Vitoslavlitsa on the shore of the lake, where authentic peasant houses and church buildings are collected; The State Museum of Artistic Culture of the Novgorod Land with a significant collection of ancient Russian painting and rare icons; the Khvoyninsky Museum of Local Lore, opened in 1984, with archaeological finds and documents of the region; the house-museum of G.I. Uspensky in the village of Syabrenitsa as a place of literary memory. In the vicinity of the city you can also find small thematic exhibitions and memorial estates that complement the main museum map and give an idea of the daily life of past centuries.
Museum life in Veliky Novgorod is active and diverse: it regularly hosts thematic exhibitions, seasonal projects and cultural events, including city initiatives to promote heritage. The halls host imported expositions and temporary collections dedicated to icon painting, folk crafts and archaeological discoveries; follow the posters of museums and the regional cultural calendar so as not to miss interesting events. For lovers of unique exhibits, special shows and lectures are often organized, which reveal little-known pages of the history of the Novgorod land.
Come to Veliky Novgorod to experience the history on your own and make your ideal route through museums. The best way to see the main thing and discover the hidden pearls is to book a tour with a private guide: local guides know interesting stories, tell you the best routes, help you navigate in temporary exhibitions and make your trip truly memorable. Plan your trip in advance and trust the professionals to make each excursion a highlight.
