Museum of Tver life - one of the most interesting historical exhibitions in Tver

Museum of Tver life is very popular with residents and guests of Tver. This is a unique exposition, located in an old architectural ensemble, telling about the life of different nationalities in the XVIII-XIX centuries. During the excursion you can learn a lot about the history of the region, historical crafts and crafts. Visitors to the museum complex have a unique opportunity to visit the peasant hut, the merchant's house, see a collection of historical documents and ancient samovars.

History of the Museum of Tver life

In the postwar years in Tver and the Tver region, cultural institutions were actively restored. Within the framework of this program in 1970 the Museum of Tver life was created and inaugurated. A unique architectural ensemble was chosen for the exhibition. This is a house belonging to the family of merchant Arefiev, and a complex of adjacent buildings.

The main residential building was built in 1784 under the guidance of the architect Stengel. Today, it is the only 18th-century city estate, preserved in its entirety. The Tver Museum of Life occupies today the main house, wings and coach house. Arefiev Manor is made in the Baroque style, it is a recognized monument of architecture and is protected by the state.

"Visiting a merchant" and "Russian Tea Party"

In the main building of the museum (the former manor house of the estate), virtually unchanged, the historical internal planning is preserved. Interior decoration has been preserved in part, but the guests of the museum can see genuine pieces of furniture and households of the 18th-19th centuries. In the main house there are vaulted ceilings and massive walls, the most interesting interior decorations are stucco molding and tiles on the walls.

The Museum of Tver life acquaints visitors with the situation of the merchant's house and the everyday life of its inhabitants. The exposition included real luxury items and art, as well as valuable samples of outfits and jewelry, characteristic of a bygone era. The pride of the museum - the exposition "Russian Tea Party" is a permanent exhibition of ancient samovars. Visitors are offered an interactive tour, during which you can not only see the collection, but also participate in the traditional Russian tea ceremony.

Peasant life

The museum of Tver life will be especially interesting for residents of modern cities. The exposition, which introduces guests to the everyday life of ordinary peasants, is a qualitative reconstruction of a peasant hut. During the tour, tourists will see a real oven, a red corner, find out what a woman's kut and a warm woman are.

In the peasant hut, one can fully appreciate the striving of ordinary people for beauty. All household items are made by hand and feature rich decorative trim. A special comfort in a peasant hut creates an abundance of homespun textiles, many interior elements are additionally decorated with embroidery.

The exhibition also includes tools: forks, sickles, rakes, flax attachments and horse harness.

Peter the Great Hall and other interesting exhibitions

A separate exposition is devoted to the era of the reign of Peter I. It is for certain known that the great sovereign really came to Tver and stayed at the house of merchant Arefiev. However, Peter the First found an old wooden mansion, on the site of which, after a fire, a stone house was built, which has survived to this day. "Petrovskaya" exposition consists of documents, coins, weapons, medals and other items of the reign of the emperor. In the museum you can see the decrees of Peter I, as well as the silver ladle. With this exhibit is an interesting legend: if you believe it, the sovereign once awarded a similar object to the merchant Arefiev himself.

The Tver Museum of Life also offers an extensive collection of folk arts and crafts. One of the traditional women's handicrafts was the weaving of Kalyazin lace. Also in the museum you can see samples of embroidery, weaving, traditional pottery.

Holds a museum and temporary exhibitions, each of which is dedicated to some particular highly specialized topic.

Actual information for visitors

The Museum of Tver life works daily, except Monday and Tuesday, from 11 to 17 hours. Individual visitors can visit the exposition without an appointment. Exact address of the sight: the city of Tver, Gorky street, 19/4. Find the right building will be easy, even if you first came to Tver. Museum of Tver life is located in a complex of historical buildings, its main building can be clearly seen from the street. The cost of visiting is 100-150 rubles. For an additional fee, you can book excursions.

Museum of Tver life in Tver: photo and reviews of tourists

To all tourists, keen on the culture and history of our country, it will be interesting to visit this exposition. And let the Tver Museum of Life is not the biggest in our country, but it, according to visitors, is very cozy, and in its collections there are truly unique exhibits. A special impression is made by the museum on children who grew up in cities. During the excursion, everyone can learn new surprising facts about the life of our ancestors.

Museum of Tver life reviews have positive and due to the variety of expositions. Here during a visit to one complex you can visit both the old peasant hut and the rich merchant's house. By prior appointment, the museum conducts interesting interactive excursions and master classes.