Local History Museum (Kaluga): address, schedule. Kaluga city: attractions

The Museum of Local Lore (Kaluga) has the richest collection of exhibits, many of which date back to the 17th century. The total number of units of storage has long exceeded 100,000 objects. At its inception the museum collected ten branches and, by decision taken in 2016, moved to the status of a joint museum-preserve.

The oldest museum of local lore

The Museum of Local Lore (Kaluga) was established in 1897. One of the city's oldest buildings, the chambers that once belonged to merchants Korobov (17th century), was chosen for its placement. The first exposition consisted of five showcases, where archaeological finds, old coins, household items of past times were exhibited. The museum worked only twice a week, the number of visitors for the year was very small - only 500 people.

By 1904, the museum of local lore (Kaluga) kept in the funds about 1000 items, among which were the letters of Alexander Pushkin, the pen of NV Gogol, and in 1915 the collection consisted of 1200 items of storage.

After 1918 the institution was transformed into the "Provincial Historical Museum". The building, which now houses the Kaluga Regional Museum of Local History, funds and exhibitions moved in 1922. The first branches were merged in 1924, the Museum "For Good Deed", an artistic museum, was transferred to the balance. The latter in 1925, as part of several branches, passed under the jurisdiction of the General Science Administration.

The main replenishment of funds occurred in the 30s, when the museum of local lore (Kaluga) began to replenish the property of abolished churches and nationalized estates. By 1939 the collection consisted of 10 thousand items.

From the war to our days

During the Great Patriotic War the halls of the museum did not work for only 10 months, the rest of the time the exposition was open to the public. During the occupation, for 78 days, the museum was closed. Historic property could not be evacuated and throughout the year (1942-43 gg.), Staff counted the extent of the damage. The final document stated that 10% of the museum funds belonging to the 18th century classicism were looted.

In 1944 the museum became a regional state, by 1945 the funds consisted of 7,712 exhibits, of which 2,143 units were opened for universal access. During this period, the staff of the institution collected materials, documents and memories of the Great Patriotic War, which became the basis for the formation in the 50's and 60's of several folk museums in the region. Subsequently, six of them became branches and entered the local history museum (Kaluga). Today the institution invites visitors to 10 branches.

Manor complex

The Museum of Local Lore (Kaluga) has existed for more than 100 years, all the time the collections of the collection have been constantly replenished and by now there are more than 100 thousand unique exhibits. In 1982, the architecture of the ancient manor house, in which the museum is located, and the collection of values acquired a unified sound, thanks to the idea united by them, performed by Leningrad artists and scientists.

The most notable exhibit of the collection is the architectural complex built in 1808, where the local history museum (Kaluga) is located. The history of the main house tells that once it was called a palace, and he was the richest manor in the city. The facade of the building is decorated with high reliefs from the history of the ancient Greek epic, the front entrance is decorated with columns, an arch and a delicate forged fence, coupled with a massive gate. In the inner part of the courtyard there is a parade wing, a room for carriages, a covered gallery closes the space, set on a terrace of white stone, decorated with Tuscan columns.

Description of the museum exposition

The interior interiors of the palace were famous for the whole of Kaluga, the work on their decoration was led by the Italian architect S. Campioni. On the first floor, which used to house rooms for household needs, now the materials of the nature department are on display.

On the second floor, in eleven rooms, an exposition devoted to the history of the region was laid out. The first stands are filled with archaeological finds, which demonstrate the high level of development of ancient peoples. Next are objects of everyday life, jewelry, merchant costumes Rusich. The reign of Peter the Great is marked by the appearance of the first industrial productions. In the halls of the museum there are exhibited the watches presented by Empress Catherine II in honor of the discovery of the vicegerency in Kaluga.

A large amount of exhibits was collected in the halls dedicated to the war of 1812 and the Great Patriotic War. In addition to historical events, the collection contains the cultural heritage of the classics of literature of the 19th century who visited Kaluga, it contains exhibits belonging to NV Gogol, FM Dostoyevsky, A. Chekhov and other writers.

Branches

Regional Regional Museum in Kaluga invites to visit branches:

• Nameless height. The exposition is dedicated to the liberation of the Kuibyshev district during the Great Patriotic War, when a group of 18 men was able to capture an important height of 224.1. The name of the museum was given by VE Basner's song "At an unnamed height", dedicated to this feat of the Sibiryak warriors.
• Borovsk . The branch is located in the ancient city of Borovsk and reflects its history. The museum sections are devoted to the merchant class, the Old Believers traditions, the history of the two monasteries - Pokrovsky and Pafnutiev-Borovsky - is examined in detail. The subject of the exhibition contains fragments of ancient frescoes, architectural parts of the Nativity Cathedral and monasteries, ceramics, 16th-century handmade bricks. A large collection of archival photographs tells about excavations at the grave of Boyarina Morozova. The subjects of everyday life of merchant and philistine families are presented.
• Zaitseva Gora. The exposition is devoted to the long history of the battles of the Soviet army with the German invaders for the Warsaw highway and the breakdown of the Germans for strategic heights, one of which was Zaitsev Gora.
• Ilinskie boundaries. The memorial is dedicated to the feat of Ilyinsky students of military schools. For 12 days they held back the invasion of Moscow by the invaders.
• Kozelsk. The exposition reflects the history of one of the most ancient cities of the Kaluga region, its history begins from the 12th century. The museum is located in the old mansion of merchants Tsyplakovo. In the halls are presented archaeological finds, objects of the history of Ancient Rus. Also presented are two thematic expositions "Devil's fortification" (9-10 century) and "Vyatchesky funeral complex of 12-13 centuries". One of the central places is the battle blade dedicated to the Kozelskaya battle.
• Mosalsk. The museum is devoted to the history of the city, considered in the sections on the nature of the region, history, ethnography, events of different years. The living interest of the visitors is caused by the reconstruction of the log hut of the peasantry of pre-revolutionary Russia.
• Manor-Reserve "Polotnyany Plant." In a single complex are united two estates, owned by Goncharov and Shchepochkin. Feature of the estate is its location in the territory of linen and paper manufactories. Here are the museum-estate of Goncharovs, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior, park and greenhouse complexes, stables and other historical architectural objects.
• Tarusa Museum of Local Lore . The first mention of the city of Tarussa belongs to the chronicles of 1246. In the halls of the city museum there are ethnographic exhibits, a literary exposition, a separate part of the stands is dedicated to the life and work of the writer K. G. Paustovsky.
• Tarusa Museum of the Tsvetaeva family. In the halls there is an exposition telling about the life and work of the poetess Marina Tsvetaeva.

Excursions

In 2016, the museum moved to a new status and now bears the name "Kaluga Joint Museum-Reserve". At the moment there are processes of internal reorganization and new programs are being prepared. But the activities of the museum of local lore can not be interrupted, and visitors are invited on excursions:

• History of the Kaluga region. The periods of the region's economic development from the 17th century are examined in detail and documented, much attention is devoted to the city's building, cultural development, literature and art.
• Nature of the Kaluga region. The exposition details the geological and geographic features of the region, presents the fossils of prehistoric life forms found during excavations or construction work in the region. Most of the exposition is occupied by the flora and fauna of the region, represented in the exhibits from ancient periods to modern times.
• Exotic animals. The excursion introduces visitors to fauna of different countries of the world (South America, Asia, Africa, etc.), many exhibits demonstrate the life of the underwater world, the fauna of the central strip of Russia is represented.
• Under the banner of the Soviets. The story tells about the formation of Soviet power, the development of the region until 1941, examines the fate of individuals, as a reflection of the time of the Civil War, Stakhanov movement, repression. The center of the exposition devoted to the thematic excursion is the recreated interiors of the school class and communal apartment.
• Kaluga region during the Great Patriotic War. The thematic excursion is held in the hall dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Victory in the war. The exhibits are presented in chronological order, reveals the course of events, perpetuates the names of citizens - active participants in combat operations and workers in the rear. The central place is given to the diorama "Liberation of Kaluga".

In the halls of the museum the richest collection is collected, which gives a variety of occasions for excursions. So, the stories of Decembrists, the history of porcelain and faience, the events of the war of 1812 and many other things are of interest.

Helpful information

The Kaluga guests are welcome, the museum of local lore (working hours - 9:30 - 17:30, the ticket office finishes tickets at 17:00). Opening hours on Saturday: 11:00 - 19:00. The day off is Monday. The cost of tickets starts from 100 rubles.

Reduced cost is provided for students, pensioners and schoolchildren. Free access is available to all citizens on the Day of Museums, as well as certain categories of citizens on an ongoing basis you can go to the Museum of Local Lore (Kaluga). Address: Pushkin street, building 4.

Sights of Kaluga

Many historical events, monuments of architecture, cultural centers can please the tourist city of Kaluga. The sights are presented in such quantity that it will not be possible to get acquainted with them in one day. The ten important places, where it is worth to visit, include:

• St. George Cathedral in 1701 built.
• The Church of the Transfiguration of the 17th century, located on the territory of the fortress.
• Optina deserts (70 km from Kaluga). According to legend, the monastery was founded by the repentant robber Optia in the late 19th century. On the territory of the complex there is a miraculous spring, the second holy spring is located on the bank of the river Zhizdra.
• The Tsiolkovsky State Cosmonautics Museum. It has the largest exposition in Russia devoted to space exploration. In the funds are stored about 600 thousand items, in access - 400 thousand units.
• Chamber of merchants Korobov. It is an architectural monument of the ancient Russian architecture of the 17th century.
• A stone bridge that connected the edges of the Berezuevsky ravine. The Viaduct was built in 1785 and is the largest stone structure of this kind in Russia. The length is 160 meters, and the width is more than 20 meters. The middle part is a two-level part with arches.
• Gostiny Dvor in the Old Torg Square. The building and the square date back to the 18th century, the construction was initiated by merchants in place of the old ravine. Restoration was conducted in 2015.
• The pearl of Kaluga is the estate of the Zolotarevs, where the museum of local lore is located.
• Museum of crafts of architecture and life. Has an extensive exposition of the history of the development of traditional folk crafts, a large exposition of clay toys. Some exhibits date from 17-18 centuries.
• Nikola-Lenivets, a village in the territory of the national park "Ugra", where the annual art festival "Arhstoyanie" is held every year. On the territory of the artists and architects unique sculptures of natural materials are created, which are scattered throughout the reserve.

This is not a complete list of what a tourist can see when he comes to the city of Kaluga. Sights are located in the city and in the area. A unique Shamordin monastery is located near the village of Shamordino. The Central Kazan Cathedral is decorated with 15 highlands, the general solution refers to the Old Russian style, whimsically reflecting epic legends. The Vorobievo estate, the monument to the sysadmin, the House of Masters and much more are worth a closer look.