Local History Museum of Novokuznetsk: address, photo

Local History Museum of Novokuznetsk is the keeper of the history of the entire Kuzbass. Based on two private collections of enthusiasts in love with their land, the museum took over from them a passion for the homeland and love for people.

History and description

The Local History Museum (Novokuznetsk) has one of the largest collections in the whole region. It was founded on the basis of private collections of local ethnographers - DT Yaroslavtsev and GS Blynsky. The opening took place in November 1827. The purpose of the museum is to preserve and publicly represent Novokuznetsk and Kuzbass in all manifestations of cultural, spiritual and historical heritage.

To date, museum areas occupy 1,400 square meters, where permanent exhibitions, thematic exhibitions, funds, a library and many other things are located. The Museum of Local Lore (Novokuznetsk) keeps in the funds more than 55 thousand items, some of them are unique. Here is a fragment of a wooden cross dating from 1717, which, according to legend, was cut down by Peter I himself, an extensive collection of samovars of the early 19th century, a collection obtained by archaeologists at the Ust-Abinsk burial ground, and much more.

Activities and branches

Local History Museum (Novokuznetsk) has in its arsenal excursion programs for all age groups of visitors both in the museum and outside it. Regularly organized thematic holidays, timed to national dates, popular festivities and field trips to historical places of Novokuznetsk.

The last reconstruction of the museum was held in 2014, which allowed to equip the premises in accordance with the world standards of museum business. In 1999, a branch was opened in the building of the former district school, which is a historical and architectural monument. Also, the local history museum (Novokuznetsk) became the base for the art museum, the literary and memorial museum of Dostoevsky and the historical and architectural museum "Kuznetsk fortress".

Excursions

The main exposition in the Museum of Local Lore (Novokuznetsk) is spread over an area of almost 850 square meters. Meters. For temporary exhibitions 100 square meters were allocated. Meters, the storage facilities occupy about 150 square meters. Meters. The staff consists of 38 specialists, 14 of whom are engaged in scientific activities. Every year the museum is visited by an average of 8 thousand people.

The museum offers visitors such excursions:

• Sightseeing tour of all the halls of the museum.
• Sightseeing tour of the halls dedicated to the natural resources of Kuzbass.
• Archaeological past and finds.
• Flora and fauna of Kuzbass.
• City `s history.
• Culture and life of the indigenous population of Kuzbass.
• Civil war and the events of the 20-ies.
• Pages of the history of the district school.
• The Cabinet of the Bulgakov family.
• Kuznetskstroy.
• The city of Stalingsk and the period of repression.
• The Great Patriotic War.

Visitors are given the opportunity to book a tour of their own interests accompanied by an experienced guide, use an audio guide, visit a lecture or classes.

Educational programs

Local History Museum (Novokuznetsk) has developed a number of educational programs aimed at schoolchildren of different age groups, which significantly expands the scope of the secondary school program.

General directions of educational programs:

• "My Little Homeland". It is aimed at students of lower grades and is designed for 2 years of systematic visits. The cycle consists of 16 excursions, within which students learn about the origin of life on Earth, get acquainted with the museum business, devote time to studying individual representatives of flora and fauna, immerse themselves in the archeology of Kuzbass. A lot of time is given to folk crafts and traditions.
• "The Mystery of Antique Objects." For a cycle of 7 excursions, students of junior and middle classes are invited. During the programs, students learn about the history of objects, their creation, the development of writing and book printing.
• "Island of fairy tales", "People's calendar" - for preschool children and pupils of primary school. The programs are dedicated to the history and traditions of folk festivals, to the world of fairy tales about animals, fictional characters and Shchor fairy tales.
• Classes in ecology. General education programs about the value of nature, the need for its preservation and careful attitude to all living things.
• Theatrical excursions and interactive excursions involve students in live communication and help to master the knowledge more fully.
• For schoolchildren of the senior classes there are thematic excursions - "Birds", "Mammals", "Ecology and environmental protection". A useful addition to the general history course of the history of the senior classes will be the thematic cycles - "The Development of the Kuznetsk Land", "The Adherence of the Territory to Russia", "Novokuznetsk in the War Years," etc.

The staff of the museum are open to cooperation and will be happy to talk about their native land on visiting sessions, street walks or lectures.

Exhibitions

A large number of events are held on its territory and in the branches of the Museum of Local Lore (Novokuznetsk). The exhibition "Stop-frame", opened in October 2016, is devoted to the domestic cinema and traces its history from the moment of the birth of the Soviet cinema. Most of the exhibition activity was moved to the branches.

Current exhibitions:

• The Art Museum invites you to solo exhibitions by I. Bessonov "The Third Song. White Angel "and G. Elina, dedicated to the anniversary of the artist, an exhibition of temple icons, thematic exhibitions from the museum's storage facilities.
• The Literary and Memorial Museum of FM Dostoevsky presented the exhibition project "Journey with Dostoevsky."
• The Kuznetsk Fortress Museum-Reserve invites you to visit the exhibitions "Military History of the Region", "The Holy Land of Kuznetsk", "The Saved Relic" and the permanent exposition of the fortress.

Employees of the institution are able not only to preserve historical and cultural values, but also to acquaint fellow countrymen with new trends, which the Local History Museum (Novokuznetsk) often shows at exhibitions. The 3D exhibition of paintings always arouses keen interest among the public. There have already been several such events - in 2016 a collection called "Revived Masterpieces" was demonstrated, where visitors were introduced to the 3D interpretation of the world's masterpieces of painting.

In the spring of 2017, an exhibition "3D Imaginarium" was organized, immersing tourists in extreme situations within the walls of the Local History Museum (Novokuznetsk). Photos of exhibition visitors confirm the curiosity of children and adults to unusual pictures.

Helpful information

Townspeople are attentive to exhibitions in the Local History Museum (Novokuznetsk). Address of the institution: Pionersky Avenue, building 24.

Working hours:

• On weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00.
• Weekends - Saturday, Sunday.

The cost of visiting the permanent exhibition - 200 rubles, an excursion for 10 people (minimum group) - 50 rubles from each visitor. There are discounts for privileged categories of the population.