In the usual sense, a museum is quiet ceremonial halls with exhibits, "do not touch" signs and strict caretakers. A completely different concept is offered by the Museum of Forgotten Things in Vologda. Here, visitors become full guests in a nineteenth-century estate, immersing themselves in the atmosphere and way of life of the Russian province.
Vologda for tourists
Vologda is a living textbook on the history of Russia. This city remembers the guardsmen of Ivan the Terrible, the shipbuilders of Peter the Great and the first political exiles of Tsarist Russia. Vologda is the birthplace of the world-famous lace and famous butter. And in this provincial town there are many Orthodox churches and cathedrals. Guests can visit the majestic St. Sophia Cathedral, whose frescoes are unique in Russia. There is a functioning temple and a museum here, and a magnificent view of the city opens from the bell tower of St. Sophia Cathedral.
On all advertising leafletsVologda necessarily posted a photo of the Spaso-Prilutsky Dimitriev Monastery - an ancient architectural monument. The Church of the Intercession of the Virgin at the Market and the Vologda Kremlin, the House-Museum of Peter the Great and the Vologda Exile Museum: these are just a few of the sights worth visiting in the legendary Vologda. The museum "The World of Forgotten Things" deserves special attention with a unique atmosphere and an unusual exposition.
Museum "The World of Forgotten Things"
Museum "The World of Forgotten Things" in Vologda is very cozy and homely. This is not surprising, because the main exposition of the museum consists of the most ordinary household items, whether it is a tea set or a flower stand. And the building itself, in which the museum is located, was once a family nest for the large family of the merchant Panteleev.
Description of the Museum of Forgotten Things in Vologda should start with the building, because it has its own unique history. In the middle of the nineteenth century, a we althy Vologda merchant Dmitry Panteleev built this house for his large family (he had seventeen children). The way of life of such a provincial Russian family is well described in the works of the great A. P. Chekhov.
Everything changed with the advent of the revolution. Nobles and merchants were expelled, and the once rich and cheerful merchant's house turned into a large communal apartment for many years. Then there were some state institutions and offices. And only at the end of the twentieth century, the mansion seemed to have returned to its former owners, becoming a museum. By the way, the descendants of the merchant Panteleev really visit here and support the exposition.
The Museum of Forgotten Things is located in Vologda at the address: st. Leningradskaya, house 6.
Unusual concept
The main concept of the museum is to create a residential home atmosphere of the late nineteenth - early twentieth century. There are no classic caretakers here, the exhibits are not fenced off from visitors, and museum items can be touched.
The Museum of Forgotten Things in Vologda is, in fact, a residential building where guests are invited for tea, home musical and literary evenings are held, and they talk about the life of ordinary people. All this allows you to plunge into the atmosphere of bygone times and feel like a hero of a Chekhov play.
Museum exhibits
On the first floor of the museum, the interiors of the living room, nursery, office and dining room are recreated. This setting fully reflects the name of the museum, because guests are surrounded by amazing, forgotten things today: an old gramophone and a harmonium, porcelain children's toys and a music box. The names of some objects are even unfamiliar to modern man. For example, under the romantic word "girandol" an ordinary candlestick is hidden, and a jardinière is a tall flower stand.
Ancient things fascinate with their beauty and grace. In the nineteenth century, time passed more slowly, and people were not yet familiar with the concept of stamping. Any thing, from a silver spoon to a mantel clock, is an objectart. The uniqueness of the Museum of Forgotten Things in Vologda is that it contains the smallest authentic household items, from a handkerchief to an embroidery hoop. This is what allows you to truly feel like visiting time.
An art gallery is located on the second floor of the museum. Its peculiarity is that the paintings belong to unknown provincial masters, from which the artistic value of the paintings does not decrease. On the contrary, landscapes and portraits are very alive and imbued with love for these places and people.
The third floor of the Museum of Forgotten Things in Vologda reflects the current active life at home. Exhibitions of contemporary art, personal exhibitions of young artists, creative evenings, Christmas tea parties, musical "salons" are constantly held here. In addition to paintings, the museum gladly hosts exhibitions of dolls, children's toys, and old costumes.
Within the walls of the museum, he regularly puts on his performances "Own theatre".
Creative life never stops here.
Famous guests of the House Museum
Despite the quiet Vologda provinciality, the museum is often visited by famous people. Employees are proud of their famous guests and friends. Writers Valentin Rasputin and Lyudmila Ulitskaya, actors Viktor Sukhorukov and Igor Kostolevsky left their reviews in museum albums. Museum staff even welcomed Pierre Richard.
Inspirer andTatyana Kasyanenko, permanent director of the World of Forgotten Things Museum, is happy to talk about eminent guests, but calls children her main audience. For preschoolers, she personally conducts interesting interactive excursions. Tatyana believes that getting to know the traditions of Russian culture through ordinary everyday things will certainly arouse the interest of children, which means it will leave its mark on their minds and souls.
Special Museum
Opening hours of the Museum of Forgotten Things in Vologda from 10 am to 5 pm daily, except Monday and Tuesday. Its halls are never empty. There are always many guests in the museum, sometimes an old mansion cannot even accommodate everyone at once.
Modern people are attracted here by the special atmosphere of a quiet comfortable life, the opportunity to touch and even mourn a little about the past and wonderful time.
