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Krasnoyarsk. Museum of Regional Studies.
MUSEUMS OF KRASNOYARSK
LOCAL REGIONAL STUDIES MUSEUM
Krasnoyarsk Regional Studies museum was founded by local archeology enthusiasts
in the 1889. The collection featured items found at the place of ancient stops,
and ethnographical expeditions at Khakasia and Tuva.
The museum was closed for reconstruction from 1987 until 2001, when it was finally opened in March 2001
completely renewed and expanded.
The exposition focuses on the history of Siberian region: from the ancient times
to now. The main historical events and ethnic cultures are covered at the
exhibitions and there are 11 permanent expositions in the museum: "Ancient civilizations
on the shore of Enisey river", "Siberian ethnic
cultures", "Biological memory" (paleonthology), "Tungus
phenomenon" (exhibition dedicated to Tungus meteorite, foundings, theories,
etc.), "Nature of Krasnoyarsk region",
"Russian culture of XVI - XX centuries", "Nature. Human.
Planet" (dedicated to the latest developments).
Overall, the museum is one of the best of this kind in Siberia and is definitely worth a visit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MUSEUM:
- The address: Dubrovinskogo st., 84.
- Time-schedule: Opened Tuesday to Sunday 11.00 to 19.00 (ticket office closes at 18.00), closed on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of a month.
PAGES OF THE PICTURE ALBUM
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