Add a review about the museum and tourist center "Golden Khokhloma" in Semenov

Khokhloma - the well-known old national Russian craft originated in the Volga forests of Nizhny Novgorod region, around the village of Khokhloma, and goes back to the 18th century. The gold ornaments of the painting contained all the beauty of the Russian land. They are admired by everyone who has at least once seen the fruits of this kind of folk craft.

By the end of the 19th century the Khokhloma assortment was huge and varied. The techniques of painting and painting, ornamental types were perfected. The most popular motif in the painting was a twisting branch or "grass" on a gilded background.

Products decorated with Khokhloma patterns undeniably became the visiting card of the region and the whole of Russia.

In a unique, directly fairy tale museum-museum dedicated to the history city ​​and craft, there is a collection of almost all the pride of the painting on wood.

It was in the Nizhny Novgorod region, in the old large center of art tree painting in the city of Semenov, February 2, 2009 . the museum-tourist center "Golden Khokhloma" . In the center Everything was created for the convenience of tourists, a new hotel "Paris" was built . The collection of almost all the pride of the tree painting is located in the unique fairytale museum, dedicated to the history of the city and the fishery. . The magnificent exhibits of the museum collect numerous surprised and joyful spectators . These are wonderful bowls, huge buckets, chairs, and much more, which allows you to see how the traditional folk crafts changed over time. .

Golden, black, red tones of the paintings presented in the products of wood in uzeyno-tourist center, always create a festive mood among the visitors. Here you can get acquainted with the works of honored artists of Russia, laureates of the Repin Prize, participants in international auctions and exhibitions. These artists are virtuosos, who perfectly master all the secrets of the Khokhloma painting. The museum exhibition is changed 3-4 times a year.

Museum-tourist center "Golden Khokhloma" in Semenov, Nizhny Novgorod region

The "Royal room" impresses with guests, the walls of which are decorated with plot panels. There are many exhibits that can hardly be seen anywhere else.

A pompous and magnificent hall presents exclusive modern products of the Khokhloma painting factory: the royal throne of Khokhloma, a three-meter highchild, an original set with a sculpture of hand carving from 240 items decorated with the emblem of Russia

In the museum you will be told about the history of the birth of the Khokhloma painting and will be invited to take part in the master class on painting a wooden spoon and a semenovskaya matryoshka doll.

The master class will acquaint you with the basics of rospie si on wood and give a chance to feel like a real master, revealing the most secret creative desires and possibilities

If time allows, you can order an excursion to the production.

In the Semenovsky Museum and Tourist Center "Golden Khokhloma", except for permanent expositions and master-classes, cognitive and entertaining activities, concerts, excursion and tourist programs are organized. The center became the pride of the Nizhny Novgorod region, attracting not only connoisseurs of beauty of our country to Semyonov, but also foreign tourists.

A very large corporate store selling khokhloma products operates in the building of the center. But the prices are much lower than in Nizhny Novgorod or Gorodets, and even more so in Moscow on the ruins.

Considering the extraordinary beauty in comfortable spacious exposition halls, the famous Russian symbol - the Khokhloma painting on wood created by the craftsmen, you will receive a huge number of unforgettable impressions

How to get to

Address: Nizhny Novgorod region, Semenov, Chkalov street, 18th c. It is next to the Khokhloma painting hall.

Working hours

The center is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00, on Saturday - only on preliminary requests, on Sunday - from 10:00 to 13 : 00.

Ticket price

Entrance: 30-60 RUB.