The Murmansk Regional Art Museum is one of the largest collections of art in the region. Despite his fairly young age, he plays a crucial cultural and educational role in the life of the city. In addition, the object is one of its most interesting tourist sites.
Building history
The Murmansk Regional Art Museum (MOXM) occupies the very first stone building of the city, located in the historical center of the city. Its construction was started in May 1927 and lasted only 4 months. Initially, it was intended for the Transport Consumer Society. His project was developed by Ilya Zhizhmore, who graduated from the course at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts.
In 1927, a three-story stone building with a painted facade for Murmansk was something like the first elite skyscrapers that appeared in the capital in the 90s. It looked especially bright in comparison with the wooden huts located next door. The first store of Murmansk was located on the first two floors, and the dining room on the 3rd. The facade of the building was decorated with a round clock and a flag, which made it even more noticeable.
During the Second World War, the building was badly damaged. In particular, its glass dome was broken, which was not restored in subsequent years. In 1987, the building was transferred to the Department of Culture by the decision of the Murmansk City Executive Committee of the People’s Deputies. It underwent a major overhaul and reconstruction, so that in future they could accommodate a permanent exhibition of the Murmansk Art Museum.
The history of MOXM
The first exhibition hall in the former building of the Transport Consumer Society began to operate in December 1989. The “debut” of the new cultural institution was the demonstration of the works presented in the framework of the “Soviet North” project. A year later, the exhibition hall was transformed into the Murmansk Regional Art Museum. And in his funds were transferred works of painting, sculpture, graphics and arts and crafts from the local museum of local lore.
Description
At the moment, the museum’s collection totals more than 7000 units, which are stored in the main fund. Among them are paintings of 18-20 centuries, a collection of graphics, including works by Leningrad artists of the Soviet period. A significant place in the collection is occupied by samples of Russian crafts and works of Murmansk painters. The last section presents a collection of works authored by Vasily Baranov. You can also see paintings by N. Morozov, A. Huttunen, N. Dukhno, V. Kumashov, A. Feofilaktov, A. Sergienko, N. Kovalev, N. Zavertaylo and others.
By the way, more recently, the museum hosted anniversary events. They were dedicated to the 100th anniversary of such a famous ascetic, without memory, in love with the Kola North, as the artist-marine painter Vasily Baranov. For many years he headed the local branch of the Union of Artists of the RSFSR and did much for the cultural development of the city.
In MOKhM (address - Komintern St., 13) there is also a permanent interesting exhibition “Domestic fine art of the 18-20 centuries”. In addition, a large number of different exhibitions are organized there annually, together with well-known federal and regional museums, as well as collections of paintings, drawings and sculptures of the Scandinavian states.
activity
The Murmansk Regional Art Museum is actively engaged in scientific and educational activities. Since 2004, a multimedia cinema has been operating there, where educational films and art programs are shown. It is based on the virtual branch of the Russian Museum.
“Museum from birth”
This educational and cultural project is aimed at young families. Classes are held at the MOXM every Sunday. The program includes a lecture on the topic of motherhood in the visual arts. She introduces everyone to the work of great painters. Among them are “Madonna Litta” by Leonardo da Vinci, “Sistine Madonna” by Rafael and others.
In addition, guided museum tours and workshops are provided. During the latter, participants try their hand at manufacturing folk textile products and amulets, which are symbols of family well-being, happiness, prosperity and health. At the end of the events, educational films dedicated to Russian fine art of different periods are shown.
Address and contacts
The museum is located on the street. Comintern. It is located in house 13. You can get there by trolleybus number 3, 6, 2, 4; by buses No. 18, 1, 5, 33. Stops: “5 corners”, “Street of Trade Unions” or “Railway Station Square”. Phone: (8152) 450-385. Email address: info@artmmuseum.ru.
Prices and working hours
Tickets for visiting the permanent exposition of MOXM (director - Olga A. Evtyukova) cost: for adults - 100 rubles, for students and senior citizens - 50 rubles. There is no fixed price for visiting temporary exhibitions. They are indicated in the announcements of these events or are specified by phone. Citizens of the following categories can visit the art museum for free:
- conscripts;
- war veterans;
- disabled people of the 1-2 group and those who accompany them;
- employees of other museum systems;
- pupils of orphanages and boarding schools;
- members of the Union of artists of the Russian Federation;
- children under 16 years old, regardless of their citizenship.
The museum is open 5 days a week from 11:00 to 19:00. Weekends are Monday and Tuesday.
Additional services
The museum also offers tour services for groups (no more than 15 people) at a price of 250 rubles in Russian and 300 rubles in English. In addition, you can:
- attend a thematic lecture on art (50 rubles per person);
- attend a master class (150 rubles);
- become a participant in cultural and educational events held at the museum (at a price of 100 rubles per person);
- visit the ABC of Arts lecture hall (the cost of a subscription for 14 lessons is 700 rubles).
Now you know why the Murmansk Regional Art Museum is interesting. In his collection there are many works of famous painters, which you should definitely get acquainted with both the residents of the city and its guests.