In the center of the Belarusian capital on the cozy Karl Marx Street there is a nice mansion. This is the Historical Museum of Minsk. A visit to Belarus will not be complete if you do not look at this amazing place for at least a short time.
How the historical museum was created in Minsk
In 1908 enthusiasts founded a museum dedicated to history in the Belarusian capital. It was located in the Bishop's Compound and opened once a week. It became the first museum institution of its kind in Minsk. A few years later, a separate building is allocated for the museum exposition.
In 1923, the Belarusian State Museum was opened, which received visitors until the Second World War. But during the occupation, many exhibits were stolen or destroyed. It took a long time to restore the exposition. The museum complex reopened in 1957
For 50 years, the institution was repeatedly renamed, until in 2009 its current name was finally determined - the National Historical Museum of the RepublicBelarus.
Walk through the mansion
The richest funds are the glory and pride of the Historical Museum in Minsk, about 400 thousand exhibits are at various exhibitions, permanent and temporary, in storage. Visitors will see interesting collections of coins and ceramics, archaeological finds from different eras, samples of the first printed books, rare documents and chronicles, costumes, weapons, jewelry, works of folk craftsmen and much more.
The museum exposition is divided into 40 departments, where exhibits from primitive times to the present are systematically presented. Most interesting and popular:
- Ancient Belarus;
- Revival of Spirituality;
- Belarus in portraits and heraldry.
To the museum in an hour
Of course, the National Historical Museum in Minsk is an interesting place. But if there is little time, but you want to see the most important, then you should pay attention to the following exhibits:
- pointed and scraper, which are 40 thousand years old - the oldest in Europe;
- genuine shaman rod;
- stone idol from the 10th century AD;
- copies of the Radziwill Chronicle;
- treasure, of which more than a thousand were found in Belarus.
The museum has 3 interactive platforms:
- virtual tour of the Golshansky and Krevo castles;
- studying the Bible of Francysk Skaryna in 3-D format;
- on a copy of the Gutenberg machine, you can print an engraving yourself as a keepsake.
Excursions for groups andindividual visitors
To make the visit to the museum as useful as possible, excursions are offered to guests. Several route options to choose from, depending on the interests and age of tourists:
- About the history of Belarus, from ancient times to the XVIII century. The tour tells about how the Slavs mastered these lands, how states were formed, how arts and crafts, printing developed.
- Schoolchildren will be interested in programs during which they will learn about the Polotsk and Turov principalities, as well as how writing developed in Belarus.
- A rich collection of portraits and heraldic signs will appeal to connoisseurs and connoisseurs of this art form and history.
- Finally, the most popular tour of the permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Souvenirs
The duty of every self-respecting tourist is to bring home memorable gifts. There is a souvenir shop in the lobby of the National Historical Museum of Minsk, where original handicrafts of local craftsmen are presented.
Wattled straw and beads, woven and embroidered handicrafts, dolls and models of military equipment are always in demand and leave a good memory of the visit. Here you can also buy real rarities and souvenirs with the logo.
Branches
The National Historical Museum in Minsk is represented by several branches. Their visit will not leave you indifferent, because thanks to them you better understand how Belarus lived, what wereits people's traditions, culture and achievements.
Museums included:
- Modern Belarusian statehood;
- The house-museum of the 1st Congress of the RSDLP, where you can learn not only about the activities of the Social Democrats, but also about the life of provincial Minsk in the 19th and 20th centuries;
- Nature and ecology of Belarus;
- History of Belarusian cinema;
- History of theatrical and musical culture of the Republic.
How the National Historical Museum of Minsk works
The largest cultural and scientific center of the Belarusian capital welcomes visitors every day, seven days a week.
The Historical Museum of Minsk opens its doors at exactly 11 o'clock in order to receive guests until 18.30. Closes at 7pm
How to get there more conveniently
It will not be difficult even for a visitor to get to the National Historical Museum. The complex is located in the center of the capital of Belarus, and you can find it at the address: Historical Museum, Minsk, Karl Marx, 12.
The street is located parallel to the main avenue of the capital - Independence Avenue. Therefore, it is convenient to get on the metro, getting off at the station Oktyabrskaya or Ploshchad Lenina. You will have to walk about 600-800 m.
A lot of buses and minibuses run along Independence Avenue, so you can get to the center quickly and without problems.
Entrance fees
For Russian tourists, the price of entrance tickets to the Historical Museum of Minsk will seem ridiculous.
General inspection of the expositions in the main building andbranches costs:
- for an adult visitor - 20 rubles;
- students - 16 rubles;
- schoolchildren - 12 p.
Preschoolers, like a significant number of preferential categories, are free of charge.
In addition, the museum space has a rule according to which, on the 1st Monday of each month, visitors can freely and without purchasing a ticket to come to the museum.
