Vologda is a beautiful Russian city with a rich and interesting history. Once Ivan the Terrible himself wanted to settle here. The ruler even built a Kremlin, as he planned to make the city the capital of Russia. But his plans did not come true.

Vologda Kremlin

The Kremlin was built during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. Since the laying fell on April 28, 1956 (the day of Saints Jason and Sosipater), Vologda was called Nason-city. The emperor liked this region. He wished to build a residence here and even thought about moving the capital here. Under this ruler, many stone structures were built, including the St. Sophia Cathedral.

The modern Kremlin is surrounded by walls. Conventionally, the territory is divided into three parts. For tourists, familiarity with the central courtyard is of greater importance. The zone is under the jurisdiction of the Vologda State Museum-Reserve. Walking around the area will take a considerable amount of time. Religious monuments, chambers and fortress walls are located here.

It will be possible to examine the architectural ensemble both independently and accompanied by a guide. The cost of visiting depends on the number of objects with which you intend to get acquainted. We recommend not to save. During the route, the guide will present a detailed and entertaining story about how each object was created.

Vologda Museum-Reserve

The most visited site in the city. Over 200 thousand visitors come here every year. This is a protected area. Significant architectural monuments are concentrated here. Within the walls of each object are stored unique collections of exhibits that reveal the history of the city.

The visitor will get acquainted with:

The total area of the reserve exceeds 9 thousand square meters. meters. They spend the whole day here. If you want to save money, explore the area yourself. But the reviews of tourists say that there was no need to regret ordering an individual excursion. More than 80 programs, walking and bus routes have been developed. Don't miss the opportunity to get detailed information. Prices are available.

Lace Museum

Lace is the hallmark of the city. People come here specifically to buy handmade author's creations. Skillful craftswomen keep the secrets of weaving and pass them on from generation to generation. In 2010, a unique institution was opened on the territory of the Kremlin. The collections are dedicated to the craftsmanship of Vologda lacemakers. Here are the best works that have been preserved since pre-revolutionary Russia.

Visitors can take part in the master class. At a creative lesson, they will master the technology of weaving and make a lace napkin on their own. In addition, there is a salon on site. Here you can buy your favorite sample as a souvenir. All of them are made by hand in a single copy.

Separate programs are organized for children. During the interactive event, the guide introduces the most ancient type of folk craft in a fascinating way. Time flies by unnoticed. Don't worry about snacking. There is a cafe. Here visitors have a rest, replenish their strength with delicious dishes, in order to then take a walk through the exhibition halls.

Museum of Childhood

Modern facility. The opening took place in December 2019. But the unusual institution has already become popular. This is a visited place. Both children and adults come here who want to be in their childhood for a moment. Collections are represented by toys of different times.

Here, every visitor will find the one with which he played when he was little: tin soldiers, baby dolls, cars, designers and much more that Soviet children had fun with. The girl's room of the 60s is equipped. The atmosphere characteristic of that time has been preserved. Guests will be able to get acquainted with the interiors of a boy who lived in the 70s of the last century.

Children's rooms are a favorite photo zone for tourists. They are happy to take pictures, share their memories, and modern youth are amazed and do not believe that once children did without gadgets, but played war games with real soldiers. A visit will bring maximum pleasure. Allow yourself to return to childhood and introduce the younger generation to an irretrievably bygone era.

House of Peter I

Opened in the mid 80s of the 19th century. The Russian emperor also visited these places. He stayed in the same house, which now houses collections dedicated to the Petrine period.

Many exhibits of the expositions belonged personally to the sovereign. In particular, the camisole of Peter I is stored here.
The great sovereign was distinguished by unpretentiousness. He did not require placement in chambers worthy of his high status. Each time upon arrival, he stayed in a stone building, consisting of three rooms and a cellar.

The collection is not impressive. But each sample hides its own story. Here is the death mask of the emperor, the cup of A. Menshikov, furniture made in Holland.
Take advantage of tour offers. The escort will tell curious stories about each instance, tell a lot of legends and legends.

In addition, you will find out what attracted these places to a high-ranking person. A monument to N. Rubtsov was erected not far from the institution. Every year, in autumn, a festival dedicated to the poet is held here. Combine a visit if the trip took place at this time. The house of Peter the Great is located on the banks of the local river. It bears the same name as the town.

Address: Sovetsky Prospekt, 47. Bus number 1 and trolleybus number 2 go here.

Einstein Entertaining Science Museum

Works since 2013. This is an entertainment and educational center. People usually come here with children. It will be interesting for both kids and teenagers. All exhibits, and there are more than a hundred of them, are allowed to be touched and activated. Young guests are offered to go inside a soap bubble, create an optical illusion, watch the action of the pendulum and conduct amazing experiments.

The expositions allow you to introduce the child to physics in a playful way. After the visit, your children will have an interest in school subjects. However, adults also enjoy it. They are happy to participate in experiments and research. For those who come here for the first time, the introductory program “Wonders of Science” is ideal.

Participants will walk through the mirror labyrinth, be able to lift themselves up on a chair and see many more miracles.
For kids, the Glade of Fairy Tales is equipped. In addition, the staff has developed special quests for preschoolers. The Fixies will tell them about everything interesting and even help fix the broken device.

In the summer, a camp for schoolchildren is opened here. For 10 days, the guys not only relax and have fun, but also study the laws of physics. Be sure to take the time to visit this wonderful property.

House of merchant Samarin

There is a unique building on Sovetsky Prospekt. This is the only manor that has been preserved since the beginning of the 20th century. A museum exposition was placed in one of the houses. It tells about the life, culture and life of the city at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors will be able to see the interiors of an old tenement house, find out what the merchant became famous for and get acquainted with the traditions of tea drinking adopted in those days.

In addition, guests are invited to visit the photo studio. Here you will be able to take original pictures in pre-revolutionary costumes. In one of the rooms, the atmosphere of the school of the early 20th century is recreated. The guide will tell you about how the children of that distant era studied.

The staff regularly organizes educational activities for children. Anyone can become a participant. Also, online games are organized on the official website of the institution. Winners will certainly receive valuable prizes and certificates.

Vologda link

The historical object is a witness of difficult times for I. Stalin. Once he spent more than six months in exile here. True, then he still bore the name Dzhugashvili. Vologda became famous as a place for political exiles in the 16th century.

Famous personalities served their sentences here, such as:

The total number of exiles who visited Vologda reaches 10 thousand people. The object was first opened in the early 70s of the last century. The expositions dedicated to the life and work of Stalin. The institution was later closed. But in the early 2000s, a new discovery took place. Now the collections tell about the fate of political prisoners and their participation in the life of the country.

Demonstrate photographs, documents, household items. Some of the exhibits were taken from Vologda prisons. On the second floor there is an archive in which the files of the convicts are kept. These are valuable documents of historical significance. The visit will be useful for high school students and those who are seriously interested in collecting historical information.

Literature. Art. XX century

Located on Gertsen street. The wooden building that houses the collections once belonged to the Sitnikov sisters. The building was erected at the end of the 19th century and has the status of a monument of federal significance. The gallery presents the works of the poet N. Rubtsov. Here it will be possible to get acquainted with the biographical facts of the writer, to trace his creative development using documentary materials.

In addition, there are things that belonged to the brilliant poet. Among them you will find photographs, clothes, household items. A separate part is reserved for the exhibition of the musician V. Gavrilin. His works are known throughout the country. He wrote “Batyushkovsky Waltz”, the romance “Oh, Memory of the Heart” and other compositions for songs, ballets and dramatic productions.

Employees regularly hold thematic exhibitions. They are temporary. They are timed to coincide with important dates in the life of local prose writers, composers and poets. Exhibits for exhibitions are provided by the State Museum-Reserve, as well as private individuals with unique collections.

The world of forgotten things

This object is under the jurisdiction of the State Reserve. Antiquities are stored here. The purpose of some items is even impossible to guess. There is an unprecedented interest in the collections. Both adults and children come here. The visit will appeal to those who are fond of the history of pre-revolutionary Russia and want to get acquainted with the life of the nobility.

The second floor is reserved for an exhibition of portraits. It also provides information about significant estates of the 19th century and their owners. This is a permanent exhibition. But on the third floor, thematic exhibitions are regularly organized, which are temporary. Private collections are often exhibited here. They acquaint the visitor with the culture, the peculiarities of the life of the class of the population, which was considered the elite.

You can find out the opening hours and announcements of upcoming events by visiting the official website of the World of Forgotten Things. The branch is located on Leningradskaya street, house number 6. The building belonged to Zasodimsky. Employees tried to restore the interiors, typical for the era.

Orchid Museum

The very name of the institution speaks about the collections. Here are collected the rarest varieties of this amazing flower.

Interesting fact! Orchids are loved by many women. They like to accept them as a gift and grow them themselves. But rarely does anyone think that these beautiful, exquisite flowers are parasites. They put down their roots in the trees and it dies. The fact is that orchids do not tolerate soil. They love wood.

You can visit both independently and as part of an excursion group. If you are serious about breeding exotic flowers, we recommend using the second option. Guides provide a lot of valuable information. Children will certainly enjoy the interactive activity, during which participants will find a real treasure.

The facility is open all year round. This is a great way to experience the atmosphere of the tropics when blizzards rage outside. Employees are proud of the rich collection. The number of flowering exhibits exceeds 4 thousand samples. Feedback from visitors suggests that a great mood and cheerfulness are provided to everyone.

In addition, here you can buy your favorite variety or order delivery. Collectors of the world turn to this unusual museum with a request to send them a rare variety for self-cultivation.

Museum of Pharmacy of the Vologda Region

Another interesting attraction of this city. The permanent collection is housed in Pharmacy No. 1. This is the oldest pharmaceutical institution in the city. It was opened in 1665. At that time, there were only three pharmacies in Russia, including the Vologda one. It functions even now.

Everything related to the history of the development of pharmaceuticals is collected here:

Information about the first pharmacists who worked in the 19th century is presented. The commandments of ancient pharmacists deserve attention. It is they who open the exhibition. One of the statements says: “Do not sell medicines to healers, and keep poisons under lock and key.” In the 18th century, such statutes were mandatory for every pharmacist. The requirements were met, otherwise the seller was punished.

Guests can look at showcases with old vials, flasks, mortars for crushing seeds into powder and other paraphernalia used in the preparation of medicines. Preserve and rarities, for example, a cash register. Exhibits were collected throughout the Vologda region. So there was a rich collection dedicated to the hard work of pharmacists.

Semenkovo

This is an open-air historical and ethnographic complex. It is better to plan a visit during the warm season. So you will be able to enjoy plenty of fresh air, picturesque nature and amazingly beautiful buildings, made in accordance with the traditions of Russian architecture. The complex of wooden buildings is named after the nearby village of Semenkovo.

It is located 14 kilometers from Vologda. Here you will see mills, outbuildings, houses, temples, wells. The authors of the project tried to recreate the appearance of the Russian village of the 19th century. Here you will learn about the customs and traditions of the indigenous people, their customs. Events are regularly organized for guests: quests, interactive games, contests and other educational programs.

It should be noted that most of the buildings are originals, that is, they are not copies of architectural monuments, but buildings that have been preserved and transported from the Vologda and other regions. You can also get acquainted with the interiors of Russian huts.

So, the house deserves attention, with an atmosphere characteristic of the one where the weaver or carpenter lived, for example. Master classes are held for those who wish. Participants independently make pottery, weave canvases, try themselves as a painter. This is a very interesting place. Visit it with children.

Vologda Regional Art Gallery

All art lovers should come here. The gallery exhibits the best examples of local painters. The facility has existed for over 70 years. It was opened in the Soviet years. Since then, the collections have been growing. The central exhibition hall deserves special attention. It is located in the building of the Resurrection Cathedral. The temple is also considered a tourist attraction.

It was built according to the project of Zlatitsky in the 70s of the 18th century. Within the walls of the cathedral are the works of local artists (19-20 century), masterpieces of Russian art of the 18th century are also presented. Much attention is paid to the work of ancient Russian masters. Basically it is represented by icons. The gallery is famous for its temporary exhibitions.

They are thematic in nature and are timed to coincide with significant dates. The total number of exhibits reaches 29 thousand items. Here you will meet paintings by A. Vrubel, I. Repin, I. Bogdanov, I. Aivazovsky, V. Vereshchagin and other famous painters. This is the only art gallery in the region with the richest fund.

Shalamovsky house

This is an 18th century monument. The house was the property of Varlam Shalamov. Until the beginning of the 20th century, clergy settled here, since the building was listed behind the St. Sophia Cathedral. The writer, who became famous for his work “Kolyma Tales”, lived here until 1924, and then moved to the capital. In the early 90s of the last century, the object was recognized as a museum.

It demonstrates the work of the prose writer, as well as his personal belongings. You can see the portrait of the writer by visiting the art gallery. It is located in the same building. This is the only instance. There are no analogues. Employees in memory of the writer brought larch from Kolyma. Now the tree serves as a symbol of the attraction.

Two important dates are celebrated here every year: June 18 and January 17. The future prose writer was born in the summer, and he died in the harsh winter. Employees organize a lot of events in memory of the writer. These days Shalamovsky House is especially crowded. Admirers of creativity of the author of literary works gather.

Vologda is an interesting and beautiful city with a rich history. Brilliant personalities, talented craftsmen and great people were born on this earth. Get acquainted with their fate, creativity and offer local museums. Remember that experienced guides will provide detailed information about the sights. Don't skimp on the tour guide. Be sure to take your children with you. Walking will do them good. They will broaden their horizons and replenish their knowledge with new information.