Petrozavodsk is an incredibly beautiful city, in which a large number of tourists come annually. In the capital of Karelia, you can not only have fun, but also learn something new. What are the most interesting museums in Petrozavodsk?
History of the region and its culture
Acquaintance with the city makes sense to start by visiting the National Museum of the Republic of Karelia. In Petrozavodsk, an exposition telling about the history of the region is located in a historically valuable building, which once housed the city administration. Exact address: Lenin Square, Building 1.
Impressive archaeological and natural collections can be viewed at the NMRK, which is often also referred to simply as the “Museum of Local Lore”. Petrozavodsk is a multinational city. In the museum of local lore you can learn more about the culture of Russians, Vepsians and Karelians living here since the foundation of the village.
One of the most interesting sights of Karelia is the reserve on the island of Kizhi. Here are collected monuments of architecture of the XVIII century in the open. Museums of Petrozavodsk periodically hold exhibitions with the support of the Kizhi Museum-Reserve. In the capital of Karelia you can visit the lecture and exhibition complex (Fedosovaya street, 19) and the presentation and exhibition complex (Kirov square, 10a). Lovers of beauty will surely like the Museum of Fine Arts. It is located at: K. Marx Avenue, Building 8.
Thematic expositions in Petrozavodsk
Fans of the sea and ships will like the Polar Odyssey Museum located at 37 Rigachina Avenue. Here you can see a unique collection of mock-ups of historic sailing ships. Museums of Petrozavodsk reflect the history of the city and various spheres of its life and development. It will be curious enough to visit the exhibition devoted to mail. The Postal Museum will delight guests with samples of equipment and uniforms of employees of various periods, historical documents and even models of postal transport. This exhibition is located at Shotman Street, Building 7. If you have free time, visit other museums in Petrozavodsk.