St. Petersburg is not only the cultural capital of Russia, but also a large industrial center with some of the best universities, as well as research institutes of the country. Peter the Great, the founder of the city, was a fan of technology, technology and all branches of science. He founded the first science museum in the city as a fancifully fascinating Kunstkamera. Today, St. Petersburg has many museums rich in exhibits dedicated to a wide range of scientific and technological disciplines.
Kunstkamera
The Center for Anthropology and Ethnography, Kunstkamera, was the first state museum of history as well as natural sciences in Russia. His original collection became the basis for eight separate academic museums, including the famous Moscow Museum of Anthropology.
Ethnographical museum
This is an excellent place where a lot of bright exhibits are collected, reflecting the history of different nationalities of the Soviet Union, as well as the Russian Empire, from shamanic tribes in Siberia to the Finnish peoples of the Russian North. You can find out from the local administration of the establishment.
Central Museum of Communications A.S. Popova
Communication Center A.S. Popova is located in a former palace near St. Isaac's Cathedral. This historical institution has an extensive collection devoted to the development of modern communication technologies, including many antique, telecommunication equipment and a huge collection of stamps.
Arctic and Antarctic
The centers of the Arctic and Antarctic are dedicated to the history of Russian as well as Soviet polar research. These establishments are located in the city center with architecture made in the traditional style of St. Petersburg. Inside you will find a huge number of unique exhibits, including ethnographic materials about the People’s Polar Regions, as well as a lot of historical equipment that was used during the polar expeditions.
Museum of Artillery and Engineering Troops
The center of artillery, engineering troops and communications is located in close proximity to the Peter and Paul Fortress. This historical museum shows the wealth of military equipment used by Russian troops from tsarist times to the present day. The second floor of the museum is dedicated to the memory of the Second World War. This is an excellent place for children with a fighting spirit or a great imagination.