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In the Russian outback of the Nizhny Novgorod region, in the homeland of the Golden Khokhloma, Semenov toy and wooden sculpture, Semenov Museum of History and Art worthy of attention is located in the city of Semenov. Its richest exposition acquaints visitors with the past of the city, Semenov folk crafts, the history of the Old Believers. The museum was established in 1934 in a two-story mansion built in the 19th century, owned by merchant PP Sharygin. The exposition of one of the halls will acquaint you with the merchant life of the second half of the 19th century

The collection of the magnificent works of folk artists became the basis of the Semyonovsky Historical and Art Museum

The collection was collected for a long time by the master teacher, enthusiast, Matveyev. He became the first director of the Historical and Art Museum in Semenov

The museum organized an original literary exposition dedicated to the work of the poet Boris Kornilov and the literary heritage of the wonderful writer-storyteller Sergei Afonchin. A special genuine interest among visitors is invariably caused by exhibits dedicated to the history of the monasteries, the life and way of life of the Old Believers of Semenov district. Interiors and ethnographic objects illustrate the life of townspeople and peasants of the late 19th and early 20th centuries

The richest museum exposition acquaints visitors with the past of the city, the Semenov folk crafts, the history of the Old Believers

In the Semyonovsky Historical and Art Museum visitors will be introduced to a diverse and rich a collection of spoons, an integral part of the Russian feast. They will show the full process of making them from wood and tell about the spoonful industry of the 19-20 centuries. In the old days whole families in Semenovsk district were engaged in a spoonful affair. There are a lot of carvings and objects with artistic and historical value. Some are truly masterpieces.

Impressive collections of matryoshkas from all over the country, Khokhloma with her unique gold painting, old carved wooden boards etc.

There are a very interesting specimen among the exhibited wooden toys, both old and modern. This is made with the help of an ax and knife "Fedoseyevskaya", the oldest toy.

The Museum conducts various excursions, from overview and thematic and ending with walking excursions around the city and places of former monasteries of the Old Believers of Semenov district. Besides, theatrical programs, folklore festivals and festivals are practiced in the museum - all this is of great interest to the guests of Semenov and the local residents.

Having made a present to yourself and your relatives in the form of a visit to the Semyonovsky Historical and Art Museum, you will receive a sea of ​​joy , a lot of impressions and, of course, a lot of interesting information.

But before you go on a trip to Semenov, you need to call the museum, as it was closed indefinitely for repairs.

How to get to

Address: Ni Zhegorodskaya oblast, Semenov, st. Vaneeva, 5. From Nizhny Novgorod, you can take a bus or an electric train "Nizhny Novgorod - Semenov."

Working time

The museum accepts guests every day from 10:00 to 17:00, except on Saturday and last Thursday of each month.

Cost of attending

Entrance: 20 RUB, for schoolchildren, students and pensioners: 10 RUR. Excursion - 400 RUB. Photography - 50 RUB.