30 main museums of Kazan

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Kazan claims the unofficial title of the third capital of Russia. The city confirms such an application by deeds: it is developing, becoming more modern and acquiring a new look. Since he is also the face of the Tatar people, no one is going to push history into the background here either. Kazan does not forget compatriots who contributed to the formation of the republic.

Many of them received their museums or city objects are named after them. Against the backdrop of cutting-edge expositions, exhibitions highlighting the national traditions of the region are also held. Not without mentioning the Second World War, the religious component, as well as art and literary museums familiar to travelers, found all over the world. However, in Kazan and in them there is a certain zest and peculiarity.

List of the most interesting museums in Kazan

National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan

Founded in 1894. Extensive funds help not only to hold all kinds of exhibitions on local history and history, but also to conduct research. Here are collected a variety of exhibits: weapons, archaeological finds, numismatic collections, archives, samples of Tatar culture, paintings, books, natural history items and more. The museum is located in the building of the Gostiny Dvor.

Address: Kazan, st. Kremlin, 2

Site: tatmuseum.ru

National Art Gallery "Khazine"

It was opened in 2005 as a branch of the Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic. Occupies a building that was once set aside for a cadet school. The exposition consists of paintings by artists of Tatarstan. The collection contains both works by representatives of the century before last and last, as well as canvases of our contemporaries. Some artists have solo exhibitions. For example, Nikolai Feshin and Baki Urmache.

Address: Kazan, Kremlin, 12

Site: izo-museum.ru

Museum of Islamic Culture

Opened in 2006. It is part of the museum-reserve. It is located in the basement of a mosque on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. The main purpose of the exposition is to show the local perception of Islam and the contribution of the Tatar peoples to the formation and development of this religion. Among the most interesting objects of the exhibition are a collection of editions of the Koran in different languages โ€‹โ€‹of the world, several installations and interactive models.

Address: Kazan, Kremlin, 13

Website: kazan-kremlin.ru

Warrior Spirit Weapon Museum

Occupies the complex of the artillery yard of the Kazan Kremlin. The collected collections belong to important milestones in the history of the Tatar people. In chronological terms, they are limited to periods from the existence of the Scythians to the Golden Horde inclusive. Various types of weapons and ammunition, documentary evidence, costumes of soldiers and high officials and much more - everything found a place in the museum's exposition.

Address: Kazan, Sheikman's passage, 16/1

Site: kazanbulat.ru

Center "Hermitage-Kazan"

Representation of the Hermitage. It existed in a different format since 1997, in 2005 the museum began to work in its current form. Part of the St. Petersburg collection was transported to Kazan. At the same time, once every six months, temporary exhibitions are brought here, timed to coincide with any dates or simply reflecting a separate topic. In addition to viewing art objects, here you can listen to lectures or participate in interactive activities.

Address: Kazan, Kremlin, 20

Website: kazan-kremlin.ru

Exhibition Hall "Manezh"

It received its current status in 2009. Occupies the southern part of the former cadet school. Some rooms are reserved for a reading room and a collection of manuscripts. Here, at different times, photographs, paintings, collections of postcards and posters, and much more were exhibited. The Manege accepts not only exhibitions, but also lectures, seminars, balls and festive events. The premises are perfect for these purposes.

Address: Kazan, Kremlin

Website: kazan-kremlin.ru

Cannon Yard Museum

Exhibitions and all kinds of events have been held since 2014. Previously, this room had a variety of purposes: from the foundry to the dining room. The walls are uncovered and the brickwork creates a special atmosphere. In addition to the permanent military exposition, chamber performances and lectures are held here. There are also several permanent master classes, mainly for children.

Address: Kazan, Kremlin

Website: kazan-kremlin.ru

Museum of the History of Statehood of Tatarstan

Opened in 2006. It is located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. The main part of the exhibition is devoted to the role of the people of Tatarstan and the region in world history. All kinds of state symbols and regalia are presented, as well as the formation and strengthening of modern orders is traced. Departure from previous traditions in management and adoption of new forms of management.

Address: Kazan, Kremlin

Website: kazan-kremlin.ru

Ethnographic Museum "Tatar Avyly"

Has been working since 2009. It is considered an open-air museum, as it is a recreated Tatar traditional village. Many elements of decor and furnishings are authentic, others have been recreated with historical accuracy. National festivals are held on the territory. The fair opens regularly. There is also a petting zoo with a large number of pets.

Address: s. Isakovo, st. Field, 52

Site: vk.com

Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Tatarstan

Founded in 1958. It opened to visitors only ten years later. This art museum has no specific specialization. Paintings, archives, theatrical scenery, sculpture and others are important components of the exhibition. Also, the exposition consists of works by masters from different eras and countries. They are systematized and located in different rooms, depending on the topic.

Address: Karl Marx, 64

Site: izo-museum.ru

Memorial Museum of the Great Patriotic War

Opened in 2005. The exhibition tells about the participation of prominent representatives of the Tatar people in hostilities on the fields of the Second World War. Some feats are on everyone's lips, visitors will learn about others from the excursion. Important exhibits are medals, banners, trophies, letters, personal belongings of soldiers and officers. A memory book is kept in electronic form - a collection of materials about the fallen heroes.

Address: Kazan, Kremlin, Khazine, under. 2

Website: vov.tatmuseum.ru

Museum of the 1000th anniversary of Kazan

The year of opening is 2005. Three halls tell about the capital of Tatarstan. The first one is about the ancient period, archaeological finds are demonstrated. The second - about the period from the Middle Ages to the recent past, much attention is paid to the rulers of the country and their attitude towards the Tatars. The third is about modernity, against the background of the existing achievements, we are talking about plans for the modernization of the city.

Address: Kazan, Pushkin, 86

Museum of Natural History of Tatarstan

Opened in 2005. It is part of the Kazan Kremlin. The first floor is dedicated to mineralogy and astrology. In the excursion, we are talking, among other things, about the minerals located on the territory of the republic. On the second one there are skeletons of dinosaurs of different time periods, as well as the remains of a mammoth. The museum is equipped with interactive elements that allow you to study everything around in detail and independently.

Address: Kazan, Kremlin

Website: kazan-kremlin.ru

Museum of the Department of Normal Anatomy of KSMU

Founded in 1837. In 2007, the museum underwent a complete renovation. It is located in a functioning anatomical theater. Here you can learn about the structure of man, our difference from other representatives of the animal world, about the origin of life, as well as see how bodies are embalmed and hear how it was done in the past. The collection of skeletons and skulls stands out among the exhibits.

Address: Kremlin, 18

Website: museum.ru

Museum of Socialist Life

It has been operating in its current form since 2011. Located in a former communal apartment. Original brick wall decoration. Among the rarities there are objects of the Soviet era: clothes, furniture, paraphernalia, cutlery, toys, etc. During the excursion, much is said about the traditions and orders of the recent past.And the purpose of some things now needs to be explained to the new generation.

Address: Kazan, Universitetskaya, 6

Site: muzeisb.ru

Museum of Happy Childhood

Two floors take visitors back to the recent past. The first such museum in Russia. He not only tells and clearly shows the Soviet era, but also focuses only on the early period of a person's life. On the ground floor, there is a collection related to the school years. And the second floor represents a gradual development and change of interests: from kindergarten to college years.

Address: Universitetskaya, 9

Site: vk.com

Kayum Nasyri Museum

It actually has two exhibition halls. The first is the exhibition itself and the collection of the fund, and the second is the garden of memory, laid out in the open air. Nasyri was a multifaceted person, engaged in literary activity, ethnography, linguistics and other areas. His work is part of the exhibition, including drafts, documents, and a handwritten book. His personal belongings are also on display here.

Address: Paris Commune, 35

Website: nasiyri.tatmuseum.ru

Literary Museum of Gabdulla Tukay

Opened in 1986. Located in Shamil's house. This part of the city is inextricably linked with the publicist and writer. He worked here in several publications, lived in hotels, visited places that were significant for him. The exhibits are located in two exhibition halls. However, the museum also accepts temporary exhibitions and organizes a literary salon. There is a bookstore nearby.

Address: Tukaya, 74

Website: g-tukay.tatmuseum.ru

House of entertaining science and technology

An interactive center for children to help them better understand science. Thanks to fifty modern exhibits, young visitors can get acquainted with the wonders of physics, biology, mechanics, chemistry, and so on. They can themselves take part in experiments, ask questions. The goal of the project is not only to entertain, but also to make the complex scientific world more accessible and attractive.

Address: G. Tukaya, 91

Site: science-house.ru

House-Museum of V.I. Lenin

Opened in 1937. Located on the street of the same name. Inside, the life and arrangement of the house of the Lenin family has been restored. Some things are originals, others have been replaced with copies, but made from archives with historical accuracy. In the halls of the museum, separate expositions have been made for some of the most important events in the life of Vladimir Ilyich. It tells in detail about his studies and expulsion.

Address: Ulyanov-Lenin, 58

Website: lenin.tatmuseum.ru

Picture gallery of Slava Zaitsev

The opening took place in 2016. In a small room adjoin: an exhibition area, an art school and a workshop The master's works form a permanent exhibition. He creates pictures without using the usual means. The materials in Zaitsev's work are sugar, leaves, nails, wood and much more. You can inspect not only ready-made canvases, but also those in the process of creation.

Address: Burkhan Shahidi, 7

Site: galleryzaitsev.ru

House-Museum of Vasily Aksenov

The writer's family occupied one of the rooms in the mansion. After his death, restoration work began to organize the museum. We managed to collect enough personal belongings of the writer, work accessories, books, manuscripts and documents. They became exhibits of the exhibition. In addition, a mini-hotel and "Crossroads of Jazz" were opened nearby, since Aksyonov was very fond of this musical direction.

Address: Karl Marx, 55

Site: vk.com

Museum-apartment of Musa Jalil

Opened in 1983. The poet lived here for two years before the outbreak of the war. The museum occupies two apartments. The first houses a memorial, and the second houses an exhibition. Among the exhibits that recreate the atmosphere, there are many originals. The exposition tries to cover all the milestones of Jalil's work and does not forget about his early years. A literary club operates on the basis of the museum.

Address: M. Gorky, 17, apt. 28

Site: m-jalil.tatmuseum.ru

Eversmann Zoological Museum

Founded in 1804. It is located in the building of Kazan University. Eight halls are located on the second floor of the central building. The funds of the museum are more than thirty thousand specimens of plants and animals. Some of them are recognized by researchers as especially valuable or unique. The exhibits are arranged rather compactly so that as many of them as possible are available to the public.

Address: Kremlin, 18

Site: museums.kpfu.ru

Chak-chak museum

Founded in 2014. It is a private project. Inside the merchant house, where the museum is located, the life and decor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries have been recreated. Much is told during the excursion about traditions and history. The hour-long acquaintance with chak-chak ends with tea drinking with a national treat. There is a shop at the museum where you can buy food to go and try other local dishes.

Address: Paris Commune, 18 A

Site: muzeino.ru

Museum of Military Equipment (Victory Park)

It is located in the open-air Victory Park. The main part of the collection consists of units of military equipment produced at factories in Tatarstan. Most were used during the Second World War. In addition to ground transportation, there is an aircraft cabin and a submarine. All exhibits have been restored and restored to their proper form - practically indistinguishable from new ones.

Address: Bondarenko, 5

Museum of Soviet slot machines

Opened in 2014. Private project. The third branch in a row. It housed about forty submachine guns of different times. Everything is in working order. They were assembled from broken units, only ten percent went to the organizers in proper form. At the very beginning of the excursion, visitors were given kopeck coins to play on their favorite rarities. Closed in 2015.

Baki Urmanche Museum

It is located in a building recognized as an architectural monument. The first floor is occupied by Urmanche's sculptural works. On the second are his paintings. The third floor is reserved for the most important works of art created by Bucky. During the excursion, a lot is said not only about his work, but also not a simple fate. On the basis of the museum, a talent competition is held every two years.

Address: Shchapova, 20

Site: nkc-kazan.ru

Museum E.A. Boratynsky

Opened in 1977. It is located in three buildings: in one of the city's schools (the first exposition), in the main estate of the Boratynsky family and in the wing of the house. The collection fund is about four thousand items. Among them: letters, family albums, photographs, personal belongings of the poet. The museum has retained ties with the descendants of Boratynsky, which helps in compiling the archive and replenishing the exhibition.

Address: Gorky, 25/28

Website: boratynskiy.tatmuseum.ru

Exhibition Center "Kazanskaya Yarmarka"

The total area is twenty thousand square meters. Both local and international exhibitions are held here. Dozens of events are held at three exhibition pavilions a year. There is a congress hall nearby. It demonstrates both achievements in the field of science and technology, agricultural products, and objects of creativity.

Address: Kazan, Orenburgsky tract, 8

Website: expokazan.ru

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