In every city there are museums where the history of the region is collected. Such premises, as a rule, themselves represent a work of architectural art. Moreover, valuable exhibits are hidden behind their walls, which are worth looking at least once. It is to these buildings that the museum of local lore of Ulyanovsk belongs. We will tell more about this place later.
A few words about Ulyanovsk itself
Ulyanovsk is rightfully considered to be a historically important city and jokingly called it a city-museum. And all due to the fact that on its territory there is a huge number of cultural monuments, architectural masterpieces and other attractions. Incredibly, it is in this city that a huge number of museums are collected, many of which have a long history.
One of them is the sensational Museum of Local Lore (Ulyanovsk). The hours of work of this state institution are so carefully planned that not only schoolchildren, but also university students and even adults after work can visit it.
An excursion into the history of the museum
The Museum of Local Lore (Ulyanovsk) named after I. A. Goncharov was of regional significance and was first founded in 1895. At the same time, the Historical and Archaeological Museum of the Simbirsk Scientific Archival Commission opened its doors to visitors. Despite the aforementioned date, the Ulyanovsk City Museum was not opened immediately. Its solemn presentation took place a year after its creation. Although the official opening date of this institution is still considered December 1895. The founders of this cultural object are considered members of the Simbirsk provincial scientific archival commission.
Museum collections at the time of opening
The idea to create a regional museum of local history in Ulyanovsk has been voiced for a long time. That's just to implement it did not work. Local municipalities were catastrophically short of funds. All that remained was to hope for donations from citizens and the help of volunteers. Thanks to the funds raised, the museum managers managed to compose a good collection of coins belonging to the amateur archeologist A.V. Tolstoy and to open an exposition dedicated to the architectural masterpieces of the wealthy collector V.N. Polivanov.
Moreover, among the volunteers who regularly supply the local history museum (Ulyanovsk) with various antiquities, there were the following personalities:
- Local historian and historian P.L. Martynov.
- A.K. Yakhontov.
- V. E. Krasovsky and other lovers of history and nature of his native Simbirsk Territory.
Combining two museums into one
Not far from the building of the Ulyanovsk Museum, two more similar institutions were created. One of them, presumably, was of a church and religious orientation, and the second was natural-historical. However, in the absence of adequate funding, both museums were combined into one, which was first called the Unified People's Museum, and later was renamed the Museum of Local Lore. Ulyanovsk and all its inhabitants took this idea with a bang.
Where was the museum building first?
As you know, the city in which this museum of local lore is located is Ulyanovsk. Photos of the cultural institution, used as illustrations for the article, confirm that its exhibits will really be interesting to people who want to get to know the history of this region. It is noteworthy that this object was not always located where it stands now. Initially, the building in which the exhibits were stored could be found almost outside the city. But later it was decided to transfer the collection to the mansion of I. A. Goncharov. Recall that earlier this house was built according to the plan of the architect A. A. Shode (for a personal order of the archival commission). At the same time, the construction itself went to funds that were once received at the expense of the All-Russian subscription, that is, with national money.
This house is located in the city center. Its main facade overlooks the high-speed Volga and offers a unique view of the virgin nature and the heavenly distance.
Since 1956, the name of I. A. Goncharov was added to the previously approved name of the museum. Even later, the museum already had several branches. For example, it was the literary museum "House of the Languages" and the whole museum complex, open directly on the territory of the estate of the Languages. Another building also joined the branch network - Conspiracy apartment of the Simbirskaya group of the RSDLP, similarly equipped as a local history museum (Ulyanovsk). The address of this building is 7. Green Lane, 7. It is located immediately behind the high and prominent obelisk.
The historical and memorial center-museum named after I. A. Goncharov is located on Goncharov Street, 20. A literary museum called “House of the Languages” is located next to the House of Officers on 22 Spasskaya Street..
The Ulyanovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore named after I. A. Goncharov is located on 3/4 Novy Venets Boulevard.
Here such confusion with addresses can arise.
When exactly those who wish can visit the Museum of Local Lore (Ulyanovsk)? The working hours are as follows: daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Mondays (the building is closed at this time, and tours are not available). Every 2nd and 4th Thursday in the month the building is open from 12 noon to 8 pm.
How to get to the museum building?
You can get here not only by car, but also by public transport. So, those who wish to visit this cultural institution can come by tram number 2 or number 4. Next, go to the stop "Ploshchad Lenina". The building itself is located near the monument to Karl Marx and Karamzin.
Museum of Local Lore (Ulyanovsk): 2017
After a while, the museum underwent a series of reorganizations and modernizations. Today it is a fully equipped and outwardly attractive building, which, according to local residents, was erected on the centennial of the famous writer and a native of the glorious city of Simbirsk.
This building, decorated in the Art Nouveau style, is considered one of the brightest local attractions. At its peak flaunts a majestic corner tower.
Both local residents and visitors often visit the Museum of Local Lore (Ulyanovsk). The story of creation for children and adults is the same from year to year. However, this does not detract from interest in this wonderful place where the history of the region still lives.
A state municipal institution is a kind of museum in a museum. On the ground floor of the building you can visit the expositions dedicated to the life and work of Ivan Goncharov, and on the second - the historical and cultural complex of Ulyanovsk.
Contemporary exhibits and valuable exhibits
The storage of the Ulyanovsk Museum has over 142, 000 different exhibits. Among them are successful archaeological finds, elements from the collections of paleontologists, culturologists.
Here you can find out the history of the creation of the city, weaving craftsmanship, information about various crafts, including sewing traditional folk costumes, making coins, weapons, photographs. Among the unique copies there are various genuine documents, photos, drawings, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, personal things of the Decembrists and much more.
What departments and expositions work?
Visiting the museum building, you can visit the departments dedicated to:
- History of the region (ancient and medieval times).
- The cultural development of the region in the XVII-XVIII centuries.
- The socio-economic development of the region in the XVIII-XIX centuries.
- The social development of the Simbirsk region in the 19th century.
- The formation of the Simbirsk province (early period of the peasantry).
- Economic development of the region of the XIX-XX centuries.
- The development of the region during the First World War, as well as the February Revolution, etc.
In addition to large halls, where various exhibits and valuable exhibits are located, there are such departments in the room:
- Two halls of nature, as well as a room opened in honor of S. A. Buturlin.
- Department of funds.
- Halls designed to work on educational programs.
- Marketing and advertising departments.
- Rooms for work with private museums of the region.
What excursions are held?
The following excursions are held in the building, which has cultural and historical significance:
- Sightseeing.
- Training 1, or thematic (only in the department devoted to the nature of the native land).
- Training 2 (for departments where there are exhibits on the history of the region).
A sightseeing tour, as a rule, allows you to get a general idea of the Simbirsk Territory. During it, children and adults can learn more about their hometown, get acquainted with the oldest and most valuable exhibits, get information about the nature and development of society during the formation of the region.
During the study tour of the nature department, schoolchildren, university students and other visitors will be able to get comprehensive knowledge about the terrain, minerals, the development of the organic and animal world in the region. It will also be useful for young naturalists to learn about the rules for the protection of natural objects, behavior in the forest, in the open.
During the second thematic tour, they talk about the primitive communal system and the Volga Bulgaria, peasant wars of the XVII-XVIII centuries, the life of the Decembrists of the region, the formation of the province and the war of 1812. Students of schools, universities, as well as city guests and other comers can visit this and other thematic tours.
Additional facilities and services
In the museum, in addition to the main halls with expositions, there is a large cinema hall and a spacious lecture hall. It is in these rooms that you can watch educational films and documentaries, listen to lectures, give presentations and even open lessons.
Nearby is also a shop and souvenir shop. Not far from the building, visitors can stay overnight in the comfortable rooms of a local hotel. If you want a snack, there is always the opportunity to look into cafes and restaurants, which are also within walking distance from the institution.
For an additional fee, museum representatives are happy to organize field trips around the city. In this case, the group is accompanied by a guide and sometimes a professional photographer.
