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Museums in Vladimir
Museums in Vladimir
The two important museums of Vladimir are the Cathedral of the Assumption and the Cathedral of St. Demetrius that exhibit ancient frescos (see the "Must-see list" above). You can also visit other museums:
Regional history museum (Областной исторический музей), Большая Московская ул., 64 (west from the Cathedral Square), . W–Mo, 10.00–16.00 or 17.00. The museum covers the history of Vladimir region from the very beginning (Stone age) till the February Revolution of 1917. During the Middle Ages, the history of the region was tightly bound to the history of Russia itself, so one can find a lot of information on the Vladimir principality and the development of north-eastern Russia prior to the Mongol invasion and along the period of the Mongol yoke. �
Military museum (музей воинской доблести), (inside the Golden Gate), . F–W, 10.00–18.00. The museum presents a number of old weapons and a huge gallery of military leaders, originating from Vladimir region. The best exhibit is a special diorama that depicts the assault of Vladimir by Batu Khan in 1238. The diorama gives an idea how the the ancient city looked like. �
Exhibition "Old Vladimir" (экспозиция "Старый Владимир"), ул. Козлов вал (inside the water tower, south from the Golden Gate), . Tu–Su, 10.00–18.00. The museum reconstructs the routine life and the atmosphere of Vladimir from late 19th century. The exhibition is more or less generic for any provincial russian town from this period. Don't miss the observation platform on the top of the tower! �
Museum of crystal, lacquered miniature painiting, and embroidery (экспозиция "Хрусталь. Вышивка. Лаковая миниатюра"), Дворянская ул., 2 (inside the Church of St. Trinity, next to the Golden Gate), . W–Mo, 11–19. The collection of exhibits from different crafts that were traditionally developed in Vladimir region. Magnificent crystalware are manufactured in Gus-Hrustalnyi and neighboring towns. The miniature paintings are hand-made articles from Mstyora, a small settlement near Vyazniki, while embroidery is a traditional handicraft of the whole region. If you do not plan a trip to the destinations specified above, visiting this museum may be a good option. There is a shop of crystalware as well. �
Art gallery, Большая Московская ул., 58 (Cathedral square, a long building between the ancient cathedrals), . Tu–Su 10.00–16.00 or 17.00. The regular provincial art gallery with a collection of Russian fine art. The building also houses the so-called Children's Museum Centre. The centre presents a number of fascinating historical exhibitions that were specially designed for young people. �
Memorial house of Stoletov family (Дом-музей Столетовых), ул. Столетовых, 3 (eastern part of the historical centre), . F–W, 10.00–16.00 or 17.00. The museum reconstructs a typical merchant house from 19th century. Stoletov family is well-known in Russia: Nilokay Stoletov was a military leader, while his brother, Alexander Stoletov, was a famous physicist. The exhibition occupies a wing of the house that originally belonged to the family. �
Planetarium, Большая Московская ул. 66а, ☎ +7-(4922)-32-22-90. Daily, 09.00–17.15. �
Museum of S.D. Vasilisin (Музей С.Д. Василисина), ул. Завадского, 7 (western part of the city), . School museum of Sergey Vasilisin, a national hero who took part in battles near Murmansk during World War II. �
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