Local History Museum of Novokuznetsk isthe keeper of the history of all Kuzbass. Based on two private collections of enthusiasts in love with their land, the museum adopted a passion for their homeland and love for people.
History and description
Local History Museum (Novokuznetsk) hasone 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, the museum area is occupied by1400 square meters, where permanent expositions, 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 from the early 19th century, a collection obtained by archaeologists at the Ust-Abinsk burial ground, and much more.
Activities and branches
The Museum of Local Lore (Novokuznetsk) hasarsenal excursion programs for all age groups of visitors both in the museum and outside it. Regularly organized thematic holidays, timed to national dates, folk festivities and field trips to historical places of Novokuznetsk.
Последняя реконструкция музея была проведена в 2014, which allowed to equip the premises according to 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 out 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 museum halls.
- 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
The 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 the framework of which students learn about the origin of life on the 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 ancient 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" - forpreschool children and primary school students. The programs are dedicated to the history and traditions of folk festivals, the world of fairy tales about animals, fictional characters and the Shchor fairy tales.
- Classes on ecology. General education programs about the value of nature, the need for its preservation and careful attitude to all living things.
- Dramatized excursions and interactive excursions involve schoolchildren in live communication and help to better master knowledge.
- For high school students heldThematic excursions - “Birds”, “Mammals”, “Ecology and environmental protection”. A useful addition to the general history course of high school will be thematic cycles - “Mastering the Kuznetsk Land”, “Joining the Region to Russia”, “Novokuznetsk during the War”, etc.
Museum staff are open to cooperation and will be happy to talk about their homeland in outdoor sessions, street walks or give lectures.
Exhibitions
A large number of events holds on itsterritories and branches of the Museum of Regional Studies (Novokuznetsk). The exhibition “Freeze Frame”, opened in October 2016, is dedicated to the national cinema and traces its history from the very beginning of the Soviet cinema. Most of the exhibition activities transferred to the branches.
Current exhibitions:
- Art Museum invites to personalexhibition I. Bessonov “Third song. White Angel ”and G. Yelina, dedicated to the artist’s jubilee, the exhibition of temple icons, thematic exhibitions from the museum’s depositories.
- The literary-memorial museum of F. M. Dostoevsky presented the exhibition project “Travel with Dostoevsky”.
- Museum-Reserve Kuznetskaya Fortress invites you to visit the exhibition "Military History of the Region", "Holy Land Kuznetskaya", "Rescued Relic" and the permanent exhibition of the fortress.
Сотрудники учреждения умеют не только сохранять historical and cultural values, but also to acquaint fellow countrymen with new trends, which the Museum of Regional Studies (Novokuznetsk) often demonstrates at exhibitions. 3D exhibition of paintings is always of great interest among the public. Several such events have already taken place - in 2016, a collection titled “Reviving Masterpieces” was demonstrated, where visitors got acquainted with the 3D interpretation of world masterpieces of painting.
In the spring of 2017 an exhibition was organized“3D Imaginarium”, which immersed the tourists in extreme situations within the walls of the Museum of Regional Studies (Novokuznetsk). Photos of visitors to the exhibition confirm the curiosity of children and adults to unusual paintings.
Helpful information
The townspeople pay attention to the exhibitions in the Museum of Local Lore (Novokuznetsk). Institution address: Pionersky Avenue, Building 24.
Operation mode:
- On weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00.
- Weekends - Saturday, Sunday.
The cost of visiting the permanent exhibition is 200 rubles, an excursion for 10 people (minimum group) - 50 rubles per visitor. There are discounts for preferential categories of the population.
