Those who want to touch the old days and get inspired by the spirit of the Russian settlement should go to Gorodets - a small city located in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Gorodets is the same age as Moscow. On its territory there are a large number of attractions and museums that combine deep antiquity and a rich cultural and historical heritage.
Below is a list of Gorodets museums in the Nizhny Novgorod region with a description, a visit to which should be a mandatory part of the excursion program.
Schedule
It should be noted that all museums in the city operate on a single schedule: from 10:00 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Friday. On weekends from 10:00 to 16:00, Monday is a day off.
Museum of Good
The rich collection of the museum contains antiques and everyday utensils of Russian life, which are called "good", from here came the name of the museum.
The Museum of Good in Gorodets is located in the mansion building, built in 1906. At one time, the house was owned by the wealthy merchant Plekhanov. The museum building is very picturesque, it is considered one of the attractions of the city. More exhibits that visitors can see in the exhibition halls were found in the mansion during the reconstruction.
Here are dishes, samovars, stuffed animals, old money and other small household items of Russian houses.
The museum is located at: Embankment of the Revolution, 12.
"City of masters"
On the promenade of Gorodets is a large-scale tourist complex, built in 2009. The Museum of the City of Masters Museum is the hallmark of Gorodets - it is a magnificent merchant city with houses of massive log cabins. Particularly noteworthy are carved gates, platbands, window shutters and lathing of balconies.
In the "City of Masters" tourists learn about the history of the origin of various art crafts in Gorodets, and can take part in the manufacture of some simple household items. On the territory of the museum complex, master classes on ancient Russian painting, murals, pottery, and wood carving are held. In addition, regularly on the territory of the complex, cheerful walks and holidays are organized, where you can try on a traditional Russian costume and taste delicious dishes of national cuisine.
In addition, the museum has a large number of exhibition halls, which collected items of clothing and household items, recreated rooms and other living quarters of old houses. In one of the halls, you can take part in a traditional Russian tea party and treat yourself to gingerbread and sweets. On the territory of the "City of Masters" folklore games and magnificent holidays are held, in which everyone can take part. Such a pastime will leave an unforgettable experience and create a great mood.
Gorodets Museum of Local Lore
The museum was opened in 1918. It is located in the building of the estate of the merchant Oblaev Jr. The building itself is already a monument of eclecticism of the XIX century with the characteristic features of the Art Nouveau style.
The rich exposition of the local history museum of Gorodets has more than 15 thousand exhibits and includes halls that are dedicated to the history of the city and peasant life. The guests are presented with a collection of ancient weapons. One of the halls is dedicated to the unique nature of the Gorodets region and the Nizhny Novgorod region.
A special pride of the museum’s collection is the helmet of the Grand Duke, which was made in the 12th century, the seal of Alexander Nevsky of the 17th century and a carved cabinet dating back to the 19th century.
The museum exhibits a large collection of gingerbread boards. In addition, in the Gorodets Museum of Local Lore you can see modern products made by local craftsmen. Attention visitors are presented with embroidery, painted dishes and whistles.
Samovar Museum
For the first time, the Samovar Museum received guests in 2009. It is located in the house of the merchant Grishaev. Here is the richest collection of samovars in Russia and the world. The exposition includes more than 200 samovars, which are made in various techniques.
A variety of exhibits is amazing. The pride of the museum is a huge samovar with a capacity of 53 liters, as well as the smallest samovar in the world, designed for 75 ml. It is recommended to visit the museum with guided tours. Qualified guides will tell you a lot of interesting things about this simple device for heating water and answer all your questions. The museum building is located at: st. Embankment of the Revolution, 11.
Gingerbread Museum
One of the most popular Gorodets museums is the Gorodets Gingerbread Museum, which is located in the house of the merchant Petelin. Gorodets gingerbread has its own distinctive features and is completely unlike other Russian gingerbread cookies. It is distinguished by its own recipe, form, as well as drawing.
All the secrets of making Gorodets gingerbread can be found during a tour of the museum. In the museum's souvenir shop you can buy delicious gingerbread.