Each Russian museum has a unique flavor, individuality. The northern region is rich in unique museum exhibits, wooden architecture. Very picturesque Kostroma. Museum of nature and other attractions should be visited by every tourist.
Museum of Nature
A striking representative of such institutions is the Museum of Nature (Kostroma), located in the central city part, on Milk Mountain. This is a cultural and educational center, which oversees the state. It was founded in the 60s of the XX century and immediately entered the list of attractions under the auspices of the state as a historical and architectural reserve of the country.
In the first half of the XXI century it becomes a separate independent museum under the management of the Department of Culture in the Kostroma Territory. Interestingly, the owl became the mascot of the institution. Tourists note that Kostroma is rich in various monuments. The Museum of Nature is a special place with its own atmosphere.
History of architecture
Once upon a time, the Sobriety Society ceded its canteen to museum exhibits. The building itself is made of red brick, has semi-basement space and is made in the style of classic eclectic architecture. Strict rectangular shapes of the building are combined with horizontal lines dissecting the shape. The windows of the first floor are covered with tape rust.
Brick and wooden museums in Kostroma look very contrasting. Photos of these institutions are placed in guidebooks and calendars.
The role of the museum in the life of the city
The rise of industry, the educational system, the protection of natural wealth, and high living standards have also affected the work of the museum and its educational activities. The very first exhibits reflected all the heritage of the region, starting with the agricultural, handicraft and industrial complex. The Museum of Nature (Kostroma) is regularly updated with new items.
Exhibition exhibits were first presented for viewing in the year of the 300th anniversary of the royal Romanov family. Special participation was made by the scientific community of the city in the development of the exposition. The basis was ethnographic, geophysical and biological collections.
At the beginning of the 20th century, museum stocks were replenished with various samples that Ivan Mikhailovich Rubinsky, who was then a member of the district court and amateur entomologist, bequeathed. The collections were enriched with a variety of insect species brought from European, Asian, African countries and America. This collection collection was of great scientific and educational value.
The end of the 60s was marked by a major fire, ruthlessly destroying valuable exhibits, including the diorama "Polar Owl", "Capercaillie current" and others. Later they underwent restoration and were exhibited again.
Collection Updates
The Department of Nature waited for its renewal and replenishment in 1965. This enriched it as a conservation area. The geology department of the Kostroma region was replenished with the exhibition “The Emergence of Life on Earth”. Museum windows showcase mineral resources.
At the beginning of the XXI century, the department of nature expanded and became a sovereign institution, which moved to a separate building in the neighborhood. Now the Museum is building and restoration work to expand. Permanent exhibitions are organized on the fauna and flora of the region. Kostroma welcomes everyone with special warmth. The Museum of Nature will appeal to everyone who appreciates the beauty and purity of their native land.
Museum of Wooden Architecture
Wood has always been considered among artisans the best material for creativity. It is a pity that today it is a luxury that not everyone can afford when decorating a house. In ancient Russia, temples were built from wood, whole courtyards were erected. This is quite natural for a city surrounded by rich, powerful forests. The Museum of Wooden Architecture in Kostroma is famous for its exhibits throughout Russia.
Despite the fact that fires endlessly and ruthlessly destroyed buildings, people again erected them, decorating their houses with carvings. A wooden house was built on the territory of the Kremlin for the mother of Tsar Mikhail Romanov, Martha. But already at the end of the 17th century, an order was issued to begin the construction of stone houses, although wooden buildings continued to grow along with them.
The former Ershov house, built in the 19th century, has a colorful unique appearance. Residents of the city decided to preserve the most beautiful wooden buildings and began to gradually bring to the city individual wooden art tiles and even huts. Thus began the creation of the Museum of Wooden Architecture.
Romanovsky Museum (Kostroma)
The grand opening took place in 1913 at the behest of the last autocrat of Russia, Nicholas II. At that time, his summer palace was located in the city. The building on two floors was built in the Russian style. Now it is known as the Romanovsky Museum (Kostroma).
Museum exhibits reflect the events of the Time of Troubles, facts from the life of the noble families of the Romanovs and Godunovs. A detailed narrative of the guide will lead you to the turbulent time of the last days of the Romanov dynasty. The exhibition is rich in examples of the creativity of the common people, attributes of royal life. Many paintings by B. Kustodiev are striking in their originality. A variety of attractions famous Kostroma. The Museum of Nature, the Romanovsky Museum and the Museum of Wooden Architecture must visit all city guests.