The Museum of History of the City of Yaroslavl is quite young, in comparison with other similar complexes, in 2015 it celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. But, despite this, it has a rich exposure and is in demand both among citizens and visitors.
How this museum was created
This complex began to exist in 1985 as a branch of the regional architectural and historical museum reserve, but in 1998 it acquired the status of a municipal institution. It was then that his new life began. In less than a year, the building was completely restored, all the internal premises were repaired, and in May 1999 the complex reopened its doors to visitors.
The historical museum itself (Yaroslavl), the photo of which is in the article, is located in the former estate of the merchant of the first guild Kuznetsov Vasily, an honorary citizen of the city.
After the October Revolution of 1917, the Mother and Child’s House settled here, since 1947 the estate was transferred to the eye and surgery department of the First City Hospital, and since 1985, the Museum of the History of Yaroslavl has been housed in a two-story building.
Exhibitions and expositions
The main concept of the museum is the man himself as a person, his place in the history of the city is shown, and much attention is paid to the influence of Yaroslavl on the history of Russia.
The first to sixth halls are dedicated to the events of the city from the date of its foundation to the present. All exhibits in them are presented in strict chronological order, which makes it possible to trace the chain of events from the beginning and to catch the dependence and influence of one episode on the formation of the entire historical picture.
In addition, the complex has rooms dedicated to:
- outstanding contemporary citizens;
- international relations of the city, its friendship and cooperation with other countries - Great Britain, the United States, Finland, France, Portugal, Germany;
- the great labor achievements of Yaroslavl;
- achievements of local medicine (this room has been open since 2012).
Also in the museum there is an art gallery, where the works of artists are exhibited, reflecting the way they see their native Yaroslavl. Photos of paintings are also collected in a separate album with views of the city. This collection is constantly updated with paintings and graphics of young talented artists.
Where is the museum, opening hours, ticket prices
The Museum of the History of Yaroslavl can be found on Volzhskaya Embankment, 17. There is no public transport in this area, so visitors get here on foot from Bogoyavlenskaya Square or Volkov Square, which can be reached by bus, trolley bus or minibus.
To the stop "Epiphany Square" will be taken:
- buses numbered 4, 13, 14, 16, as well as 41 and 72;
- trolleybus numbers 5 or 6.
To the stop "Ploshchad Volkova", in turn, will be delivered:
- buses under numbers 14, 21 (letter B), 33, 44 (letter K) and 140;
- trolleybus number 1;
- minibus taxi numbers 36, 37, 46, 47, as well as 51, 61, 71, 98 and 99.
The Museum of the History of Yaroslavl is hospitably open every day (except Tuesday) from 10:00 to 18:00, but you can buy a ticket at the box office only until 17:00.
Prices for entry tickets are quite affordable: from 40 to 130 rubles per visitor, while children under 7 visit the historical museum for free. There are also grace days:
- every last Monday in the month of the complex children under 18 can visit for free;
- May 18 - the doors of the museum are open absolutely free for everyone;
- June 1 - on Children's Day those who are not yet 18 years old have the right to free entrance to the building;
- October 1 - free access to expositions for pensioners.
From 70 to 140 rubles there are services of a guide for a group of 15 people, if the group is smaller, the cost of an hour of excursion is from 680 to 1360 rubles.
Also, various master classes, concerts and exhibitions are held here for adults and children, employees give interesting lectures on the history of the city. The cost of each such event must be specified separately at the box office.
