Saratov is a city with a history, and its museums are a place where evidence of bygone times is stored. Once the third largest population in the country, a little worn out in the 90s, but always striving for development, the city saved its essence, its past and future, including thanks to the treasures of the funds. The Radischevsky Museum of Local Lore (Saratov), the Chernyshevsky Manor are rightfully proud of the collections that store the story of the history and culture of the region and the country. Since its foundation, they have been introducing residents and visitors to the artistic heritage of the whole world.
Treasure chest
It’s probably not fashionable to go to museums today (however, the queues during the “Night of the Arts” refute this statement). And in vain! In the halls, the legacy of the past and the masterpieces of masters from different parts of the world are not easily collected. The museum funds are a huge source of inspiration in a variety of areas. Excursions therefore may be of interest not only to students.
Museum of Local Lore (Saratov) - exhibitions
On the waterfront of the city is a beautiful building, an example of classicism architecture. This is the first stronghold on the path to exploring the heritage of the past - the local history museum. Saratov appears in its halls as the birthplace of many great people who conquered the country and the world with their talents in the field of art and science. The constantly working exhibition "Our noble compatriots - workers of science and culture" collected photographs, documents, household items Vavilova N. I., Semenova N. N., Yankovsky O. I., Tabakova O. P., Schnittke A. G. , Gokhman E.V. and many others.
The exposition "Natural rarities" introduces visitors to rare representatives of flora and fauna. All animals and plants collected at the exhibition are listed in the Red Book. For many, such expositions are the only chance to see the endangered inhabitants of our planet.
Important milestones of the past are reflected in the exhibitions “The Road to Space” and “From the History of the Volga Germans”. Everyone who comes here, even having thoroughly studied the topics, will find something to see. Elements of equipment, the plane on which Gagarin learned to fly, a copy of the Vostok-1 apparatus on one, interior details, household accessories, maps, decrees and documents on the second will help to imbue the spirit of the era.
Permanent and temporary exhibitions of the local history museum contain a lot of interesting information about the past of the city and the region. Coming out of here, many begin to look differently at familiar streets and buildings.
First in the country
The Radishchev Museum began its work in June 1885. It was founded by the artist Alexei Petrovich Bogolyubov. The museum became the first publicly available in the country among all such provincial institutions. Initially, his fund consisted of a collection donated by Bogolyubov, then paintings and art objects donated by Emperor Alexander III and other patrons of art were added to it.
The museum today is located in two buildings, which themselves are of great value. The first is located on Radishchev Street and was specially designed and built to house the collection. The second stands very close on Pervomayskaya. Until the 1990s, Kufeld Gymnasium was located here.
Exhibitions, lectures, master classes
Today, the Radishchevsky Museum is one of the largest in the country. A huge collection of art objects is collected here, the fund is constantly updated. The museum was created, including as a training place for young artists, in its building opened a drawing school named after Bogolyubov, which is now located on Universitetskaya Street. And until now, numerous paintings and sculptures exhibited in the halls are a source of inspiration, examples of style and a visual aid for many beginners and experienced artists.
The museum has a library. It contains numerous works by contemporary authors, classical and Soviet literature. The most valuable copies of the library are the originals and manuscripts of some works.
The museum hosts lectures, workshops, and musical evenings. Any fan of art can find inspiration here.
Museum N.G. Chernyshevsky
In Saratov, the famous writer N. G. Chernyshevsky was born and spent his youth. Since 1920, a museum has been located in his house. An ancient building has been standing in the city for more than 200 years. It stands out against the background of neighboring buildings of the modern type and allows you to feel the difference between the two eras. The interior, recreated interiors of the mid-19th century deepen this feeling. The Chernyshevsky Museum is a place where you can find personal items, letters, manuscripts and photographs of the famous Saratovite. It is easy to feel the spirit of the past.
The museum hosts theatrical folk festivals, literary evenings. Annually, about one hundred thousand people visit the estate of Chernyshevsky.
Ethnographical museum
The Museum of Local Lore (Saratov) in the city is also represented by its branch. It is located on Ulyanovskaya Street, in a beautiful mansion of the century before last. The Ethnographic Museum of Saratov was founded in 1920. It constantly displays interior elements, clothes, kitchen utensils and other household items that were used by residents of the city in past eras. In 2014, a new exposition dedicated to the Saratov harmonica opened. Ethnographic Museum - a place where you can feel the connection with the roots, to study the customs of the past. Expositions will be interesting to everyone who is looking for inspiration in the old days.
The estate of Chernyshevsky, Radischevsky, Ethnographic Museum of Local Lore - Saratov is not limited to the above list. Of great interest are also the estate of Pavel Kuznetsov, the Gagarin Museum, Sokolovaya Gora. For children, the Museum of Entertaining Sciences has recently opened. Saratov is full of museums for every taste!