Omsk is one of the largest cities in modern Siberia. Many tourists come here from all over our vast country every year. Indeed, there is something to see in this city. Visit the museums of Omsk, appreciate the local architectural sights and just walk along the Omsk streets.
First acquaintance with a glorious city
It makes sense to start your cultural program with a visit to the exposition telling the history of the city and the region. Back in 1878, the museum of local lore was founded. Omsk is a city with an interesting history, which you can find out during this tour. The most valuable exhibit of the collection is the banner of the Siberian Cossack Army in 1690. Very soon, the Omsk Museum of History and Local Lore will celebrate its 140th anniversary. Today it is already one of the oldest and most interesting cultural organizations in our country. The Museum of Local Lore is located at 23A Lenina Street. Museum gates also deserve attention, they are often called “the gates of history, the gates of modernity”. The surface of the gate is decorated with dozens of images that make up a single plot, telling the history of Siberia and our entire country.
Fine Art Expositions
Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts named after M.A. Vrubel was opened in 1924. In his collection today there are about 27,000 exhibits, some of which are recognized as especially valuable at the world level. The Vrubel Museum pleases its visitors not only with the canvases of great artists, but also with objects of decorative and applied art. Of particular value are jewelry made of gold belonging to the Scythian-Sarmatian period. The exact address of the museum: Lenin street, 3.
You can see even more wonderful works by artists by visiting the exhibition hall of the House of Artists. The first floor of the gallery works as an art salon, where you can not only admire the paintings, but also purchase what you like. On the second floor of the House of Artists is a museum collection.
The most famous and interesting museums of the city
Many museums in Omsk are unique to Siberia. The Omsk State Literary Museum named after F.M. is no exception. Dostoevsky. Today the exposition occupies nine rooms, thematically it is divided into two sections. One of them is dedicated to the stay of F.M. Dostoevsky in Siberia, and the second - the work of Omsk writers. The exact address of the museum: 1 Dostoevsky Street.
During a trip to Omsk, theatergoers can visit a thematic exhibition. Omsk City Museum of Theater Arts will delight guests with an extensive thematic collection. During the tour you can see materials telling the history of the Omsk theater. Exact address: 45 Lenin Street.
If you have free time, be sure to visit other museums in Omsk. There is an exposition in this glorious Siberian city dedicated to the life and work of the national artist Kondraty Belov. The Siberian Cultural Center, the Omsk Museum of Education and the Museum of Omsk Brick are no less popular among tourists.
Modern private museums
Many of our contemporaries prefer a cultural and intellectual rest. For this reason, new exhibitions and art spaces, as well as contemporary art galleries and art salons, are opening in large cities. What new museums in Omsk deserve the attention of tourists? On Pushkin Street, 137 is the modern complex “Omsk Pyramid”. Inside this unusual building there are salons where you can buy unique interior items and just admire their beauty.
Another modern exhibition space in Omsk is the Fashion House art studio. Various exhibitions are regularly held here, including those demonstrating the traditions of foreign masters and original art techniques.