The Murmansk Regional Art Museum is one of the largest art collections in the region. Despite its relatively young age, it plays an important cultural and educational role in the life of the city. In addition, the site is among its most interesting tourist sites.
History of the building
Murmansk Regional Art Museum (MOHM) occupies the very first stone building in the city, located in the historical center of the city. Its construction began in May 1927 and lasted only 4 months. Initially, it was intended for the Transport Consumer Society. His project was developed by Ilya Zhizhmor, who graduated from the course at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts.
In 1927, a three-story stone building with a painted facade for Murmansk was something like the first elite skyscrapers that appeared in the capital in the 90s. It looked especially bright in comparison with the neighboring wooden huts. On the first two floorshoused the best store in Murmansk, and on the 3rd - a canteen. The facade of the building was decorated with a round clock and a flag, making it even more visible.
During the Second World War, the building was badly damaged. In particular, its glass dome was broken, which was never restored in subsequent years. In 1987, the building was transferred to the Department of Culture by the decision of the Murmansk City Executive Committee of People's Deputies. It has undergone a major overhaul and reconstruction so that in the future they could house the permanent exhibition of the Murmansk Art Museum.
History of MOHM
The first showroom in the former building of the Transport Consumer Society began operating in December 1989. The "debut" of the new cultural institution was a demonstration of works presented within the framework of the "Soviet North" project. A year later, the exhibition hall was transformed into the Murmansk Regional Art Museum. And works of painting, sculpture, graphics and arts and crafts from the local museum of local lore were transferred to its funds.
Description
At the moment, the museum's collection has more than 7,000 items, which are stored in the main fund. Among them are paintings of the 18th-20th centuries, a collection of graphics, including works by Leningrad artists of the Soviet period. A significant place in the collection is occupied by samples of Russian folk crafts and works by Murmansk painters. The last section presents a collection of works authored by Vasily Baranov. Also there you can see the paintings of N. Morozov, A. Huttunen,N. Dukhno, V. Kumashova, A. Feofilaktova, A. Sergienko, N. Kovaleva, N. Zavertailo and others.
By the way, the museum recently hosted anniversary events. They were dedicated to the 100th anniversary of such a famous ascetic, who was in love with the Kola North, as marine painter Vasily Baranov. For many years he headed the local branch of the Union of Artists of the RSFSR and did a lot for the cultural development of the city.
In MOHM (address - Komintern St., 13) there is also a permanent interesting exposition "Patriotic fine art of the 18-20 centuries". In addition, a large number of different exhibitions are organized there every year in conjunction with well-known federal and regional museums, as well as with collections of paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Scandinavian countries.
Events
Murmansk Regional Art Museum is actively engaged in scientific and educational activities. Since 2004, a multimedia cinema has been operating there, where educational films and art programs are shown. It is based on the virtual branch of the Russian Museum.
Museum from Birth
This educational and cultural project is aimed at young families. Classes are held at the MOHM every Sunday. The program includes a lecture on the theme of motherhood in the visual arts. It introduces everyone to the works of great painters. Among them are "Madonna Litta" by Leonardo da Vinci, "Sistine Madonna" by Raphael and others.
In addition, tours of the museum halls and master classes are held. During the latter, participants try their hand at making folk textile products and amulet dolls, which are symbols of family well-being, happiness, prosperity and he alth. At the end of the events, educational films dedicated to Russian fine arts of different periods are shown.
Address and contacts
The museum is located on the street. Comintern. It is located in house 13. You can get there by trolleybuses No. 3, 6, 2, 4; by buses No. 18, 1, 5, 33. Stops: "5 corners", "Street of Trade Unions" or "Station Square". Phone: (8152) 450-385. Email address: [email protected].
Prices and opening hours
Tickets to visit the permanent exhibition of the MOHM (director - Olga Alexandrovna Evtyukova) cost: for adults - 100 rubles, for students and pensioners - 50 rubles. There is no fixed price for visiting temporary exhibitions. They are indicated in the announcements of these events or specified by phone. Citizens belonging to the following categories can visit the art museum for free:
- conscripts;
- military veterans;
- disabled people of the 1st-2nd group and those who accompany them;
- employees of other museum systems;
- pupils of orphanages and boarding schools;
- members of the Union of Artists of the Russian Federation;
- children under 16, regardless of their nationality.
The museum is open 5 days a week from 11:00 to 19:00. Weekends are Monday and Tuesday.
Additional services
The museum also offers guided tours for groups (no more than 15 people) at a price of 250 rubles in Russian and 300 rubles in English. You can also:
- attend a thematic lecture on art (50 rubles per person);
- attend a master class (150 rubles);
- become a participant in cultural and educational events held at the museum (at a price of 100 rubles per person);
- visit the ABC of Arts lecture hall (subscription price for 14 lessons is 700 rubles).
Now you know what is interesting about the Murmansk Regional Art Museum. Its collection contains many works by famous painters, which are worth getting acquainted with both residents of the city and its guests.
