In the Kirov region, not far from the city of Kotelnich there is a unique state natural monument - the Kotelnich location of the pareyazavs. Since 1933, archaeological excavations have been carried out in this area , as a result of which numerous remains of ancient animals have been found, many of which are unique. On the basis of the collected collection, the Vyatka Paleontological Museum was organized, which anyone can visit today.
Organization and grand opening of the museum
Kotelnicheskoye location pareiasaurs - a unique natural monument, known far beyond the Kirov region. Since 1933, the best Russian specialists, with the help of their foreign colleagues, have been excavating a 25-km stretch along the riverbed of the Vyatka River. As a result of this work, remains were found of ancient animals related to the Permian period of the Paleozoic era (260 million years before our era). Scientists are engaged in the search, excavation, dissection, conduct a variety of studies and describe the material found. On the basis of an extensive collection of archaeological finds, the Vyatka Paleontological Museum was opened. The history of the creation of this organization is quite simple, a couple of decades before the official opening of the exposition, there was an active discussion of the need to get acquainted with a wide audience with unique exhibits found in the vicinity of Kotelnich. In 1994 the museum was solemnly opened and began to receive the first guests.
Vyatka Paleontological Museum: photo and description of exhibits
One of the most interesting and majestic exhibits is the full skeleton of the tarbozaur, a predatory lizard found in the Gobi desert by an expedition of Soviet and Mongolian scientists. Impressive visitors and sculptural reconstruction of the head of the tyrannosaurus, made specially for this museum by the sculptor A. Skvortsov. Also in the collection are skeletons and the remains of flying and sea lizards, belonging to the period of the Mesozoic era. Vyatka Paleontological Museum boasts 180 exhibits of animals of the Paleozoic era. All these are local archaeological finds found in the zone of the Kotelnichesky location of the Pareiasaurs.
The exact address of the museum in Kirov and the cost of visiting
Vyatka Paleontological Museum is located in the central part of the city of Kirov. He got his name from the historical name of the settlement, which was located on the bank of the Vyatka River. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive. On weekdays and Saturday you can visit it from 10:00 to 18:00. On Thursdays the museum is open from 12:00 to 20:00, and on Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Admission price for adults is 120 rubles, for children and exempts - 70 rubles. You can also order a sightseeing tour: 350 rubles or use the service "audio guide" - 50 rubles. The exact address where the Vyatka Paleontological Museum is located: Kirov, Spasskaya Street, house 22. This is a new beautiful building, not to be noticed which is quite difficult. You can reach the museum by public transport (buses No .: 2, 10, 14, 23, 39, 46, 73, 84, 88, 90 and trolley No. 1), you need to get off at the "Teatralnaya Ploshchad" stop.
Branch in Kotelniche
If you liked the Vyatka Paleontological Museum, be sure to visit its branch in the city of Kotelnich. It is no less interesting, visitors will be able to see unique exhibits of the permanent exposition. Also, the branch regularly holds exhibitions. The exact address of the museum: Kotelnich, K. Marx street, 22. Visit the exhibition on weekdays (Mon-Fri) from 9:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00, Sunday - the day off. Admission price for adults - 90 rubles, for children - 60 rubles. You can also use the service "audio guide" - 50 rubles or order a sightseeing tour - 175 rubles.
Useful information for tourists
Today the paleontological museum conducts scientific and educational activities. Scientists are still carrying out archaeological excavations, as well as studying and systematizing existing exhibits. In summer, tourists are offered not only an inspection of permanent museum expositions, but also unique excursions with exits to places of archaeological excavations. During these tours you can see how scientists work and even participate in the search for prehistoric fossils. Vyatka Paleontological Museum of the exhibition holds a variety of events, during which you can see exhibits from the "storehouses" of the organization and learn more about some narrow topic. This exposition will not leave indifferent any visitor. Even if you are not too interested in the natural sciences and fauna of the ancient world, be sure to visit the museum as soon as you have the opportunity. A lot of new impressions and positive emotions are guaranteed, there are no age restrictions, come by the whole family!