Passage: From Vologda: train, bus, plane Working hours: * Daily from 10.00 to 17.30 Description: Great Ustyug is a city-muse …
After visiting the architectural monuments of Great Ustyug, you should definitely visit the local museum-reserve. The extensive ex …
The exposition presents works of Ustyuzha iconography, facial sewing, rare books. Monument of ancient Russian architecture of the …
The Museum of the History of Veliky Ustyug was established in 1910, when a church ancient storehouse was opened in the Mikhailo-Ar …
Veliky Ustyug is a cozy and atmospheric city, where history and museum collections create a special mood for travel. Narrow streets, wooden and stone architecture and quiet squares set the tone for walks, and local museums turn acquaintance with the city into a sequence of live stories and discoveries. Any visit here easily turns into a rich route through cultural and artistic treasures.
The center of attention is a large historical, architectural and art museum-reserve with extensive collections of architecture and art objects, accessible to tourists daily from 10.00 to 17.30 and convenient for those who come from Vologda by train, bus or plane. The local history museum tells in detail about local history and life, its expositions give the key to understanding the urban environment and traditions. In the Museum of Old Russian Art you can see works of Ustyuzha icon painting, samples of facial sewing and rare books - a real storehouse of religious and applied heritage. The Museum of the history of the city carefully preserves documents and artifacts, its roots go back to the expositions created at the Mikhailo-Arkhangelsk monastery in the early XX century. A separate place is occupied by the Museum of New Year and Christmas toys with a collection of pre-revolutionary postcards and toys of the 40s and 50s, which gives a festive mood and an unusual look at cultural traditions. In the vicinity there are old monasteries and architectural ensembles, which are logical to include in extended routes to museums and historical monuments.
The museum life of Veliky Ustyug is diverse: permanent exhibitions coexist with temporary exhibitions and imported collections from regional funds. At different times of the year, projects dedicated to icon painting, folk crafts and festive culture appear in the halls, and the winter seasons are especially rich in events related to the New Year and Christmas traditions. Tours, lectures and family programs are organized for visitors; following the museum posters, it is easy to choose a date for an interesting event or educational display.
Come to Veliky Ustyug to see the collections with your own eyes and feel the atmosphere of the northern city. To make a trip to the museums really rich and convenient, book a tour with a private guide: local guides know not only official facts, but also little-known stories, will help to make the best route and save time in queues. Plan your trip in advance and discover the museums of Great Ustyug with maximum comfort and emotions.
