The most effective method of educating the younger generation at all times was the personal example of celebrities from the world of science, art, architecture, history. If a family is going to have an exciting trip to a landmark city, not taking advantage of its cognitive aspects is an unfortunate omission.

By itself, the “Venice of the North” is so good-looking that the eyes run wide anyway. It seems that it is impossible to surprise and impress tourists even more. But then the doors to some unusual museum open, dashing rides in the park beckon, the animal world amuses with its habits, and you understand: the list of wonders of northern Palmyra is endless. Choose from our selection what you want to visit first.

Museum “Grand Layout Russia“

The exposition of the museum is the only exhibit located on 800 m2 of a layout that is inferior in size only to its analogue in Hamburg. This unusual project is not a reduced copy of Russia, it is designed to show the most interesting places in the country.

It represents cities with sights, villages with fields and farms, forests and seas with inhabitants. The project is revitalized by the heavy traffic of trains, cars and cable car cabins. The layout tells about professions, hobbies, about everything that a person does.

The scenes presented on it are not static, you can start the movement of the figures by pressing special control buttons. There are lumberjacks chopping trees, and firefighters putting out fires, and even pecking chickens. In addition to real-life characters, the project presents Shurik's heroes from Operation Y, familiar from the films, homeless people from Our Russia, an alien saucer, etc.

The layout clearly shows the change of day and night, seasons and climatic zones. An audio guide can talk about the project and places on it, but an experienced guide will do it better.

Amusement park “Divo-Ostrov”

A park with entertaining attractions for every taste, located in the frame of natural reservoirs. In the registry of curiosities – a magnificent squad of 50 pieces of assorted technical chips. Among them, you can choose from carousels and trampolines for kids, as well as roller coasters, towers with the miracle of feeling free fall, autodromes with a collection of cute cars, shooting galleries for improving shooting skills.

The main idea is to create a Russian analogue of attractions a la Disneyland. Divo Island is famous for its excellent infrastructure; you can come here for the whole day. There is everything in the bins: scenery for sparkling photo shoots, a galaxy of catering outlets with delicious and hearty dishes from different cuisines of the world, provocative animators who know a lot about communicating with children.

The classification of representatives of the entertainment industry is thought out to the smallest detail and is divided into 3 gradations: completely childish options for kids, attractions for the whole family, extreme sports for brave visitors. Favorites of the public: Ferris wheel, cars running on rails “Around the World”, a playground for young motorists “Cool Races”, catamarans that set off on the water surface with an overview of the surrounding picturesque landscapes.

To increase the drive, daredevils choose the brainchild of the Pskov meat processing holding Velikoluksky Meat Processing Plant, check the vestibular apparatus on the Shaker attraction, admire the wonderful landscapes with the help of Seventh Heaven. Tourists should note that the park is only open during the warm season.

Leningrad Zoo

The name of the miniature-sized complex was preserved in its original form from Soviet times as a memory of the fact that the zoo staff during the terrible military blockade of the city were able to save the lives of their wards. A private menagerie was born in St. Petersburg as early as 1865, but there is almost no information left about its history.

Is it only that the modern institution is its successor. The fauna collection now contains about 2.5 thousand animals and birds, the ornithological zone of the institution is the most impressive here. Among its inhabitants there are 18 species of rare breeds listed in the Red Book. In the company of those who please the public, there are many individuals who have lived safely in these penates for more than one year. These are David's deer, Japanese macaques, markhor goat, giraffes, elk, wild boars, saimiri.

A full house of spectators is provided to the branch of predators. A constellation of owners of sharp claws and fangs as a match: a duet of polar bears with the names Menshikov and Uslada, a ferocious brown bear, a powerful African lion, a family of wolves, a trio of fast “lightning bolts” from a cougar, a jaguar and a snow leopard, Ussuri tigers with solid habits.

Sable, raccoons, weasels, American mink, wolverines are not inferior to the “older” comrades in the interest of tourists and local residents. You can find the Leningrad Zoo in Alexander Park. It works seven days a week and holidays and is always glad to see little guests who are sincerely in love with animals.

Oceanarium

The official “owner” of the underwater kingdom is the Planet Neptune entertainment complex. Date of birth – 2006. The aquarium has 3 levels with different inhabitants representing 7 climatic zones of the planet. The greatest curiosity among the public is caused by piranhas from the Amazon, inhabitants of coral reefs from hot countries, funny seals from the Baltic.

You can bring children with disabilities to visit representatives of the bright underwater world. Here everything is reliably adapted for such visitors. The area of possessions of the museum institution is 5 thousand sq.m. 4.5 thousand inhabitants of sea and ocean territories have found their home here. Every day in the aquarium there are water shows with the participation of either sharks or seals. It is possible to see the maritime wonders during an organized excursion.

Extreme fans can sign up for diving, get acquainted with sharks, rays, smaller fish, invertebrate comrades in direct contact underwater. Entertainment of this kind is possible only for tourists who have a diver's certificate issued according to international standards or after a training course within the walls of this institution.

Loft Project Floors”

An excellent panorama of the city with the prospect of Ligovsky Prospekt and its environs opens from the observation platform “Roof”. It complemented the modern loft project “Etazhi”, which included a creative zone with editorial offices, workshops, exhibition halls, shops, salons and cafes on the territory of the former bakery – a sort of island of modern European creativity. Presentations, concerts, art parties and festivals are often held here. The “roof” has become a local attraction for those who like to look at the city from a bird's eye view.

The second after St. Isaac's Cathedral (it is located at a height of 27 m), it is an area of 1200 m2 covered with flooring. It has safety railings around the edges, and a round wooden dais with soft cushions in the center.

Telescopes are installed to observe the stars. Despite the paid entrance, the observation deck is popular, because. offers an alternative view of the city and is a wonderful photo zone.

Museum-model “Petrovskaya Aquatoria”

A mesmerizing wonder in miniature. Copies of palaces, estates, parks, squares, architectural masterpieces are made here with care and scrupulousness. The place for a photo shoot is magical. If there is no time to get acquainted in detail with the charms of St. Petersburg in full size. Here it is, if not all of it, then anyway, in many respects repeating the Russian northern fabulous beauty made of stone.

At the sight of all this splendor, the spirit of tourists stops, and their hands only have time to give commands to the phone or other filming equipment so as not to miss anything. The museum complex is located in the open air. It was opened in 2014 and has already won an army of loyal fans who come here just to take a walk and pamper their eyes with picturesque wonders.

Piety in the institution was given to the harbor during the reign of Peter the Great. The area of the amazing creation, made in proportions of 1:87 to the original counterparts, occupies only 500 sq.m., and how much everything managed to fit here, the eyes run wide. There are many authentic fragments in the layout technology in the sense that ship models, recreated on the basis of old documents, float on the real water surface, the number of human figures, there are about 25 thousand of them and buildings, of which more than 1000 pieces were made, strikes even the most demanding imagination.

It even has its own Peterhof in the company of Kronstadt and Oraniyebaum, but it still changes depending on the seasons, themes, and memorable holidays. Landmark – TRK “Admiral”, the exact address – M. Morskaya street, 4/1.

City of professions for children “KidBurg”

Locals often use the institution as a venue for celebrating children's birthdays. According to the advice of users, it will be interesting here for kids from 5 years old, younger guests will not be able to understand everything and will be confused. During their stay in the territory, young clients can do a lot. To visit both the pilot and the confectioner and the doctor and the teacher.

Everyone usually leaves here in complete delight, although the price tag for entertainment cannot be called low. Parents believe that the price / quality ratio of the services of organizers and animators justifies itself. The older generation should think about what to do while the child plunges into the thick of adventure.

Hungry guests of the entertainment complex can order dishes and culinary products in the Teremok cafe or in the Dvor Pomidor restaurant. The menu of the second catering point is closer to the adult format. But any consumer can bring confectionery, juices, order pizza, sushi, rolls and other flour delicacies and light snacks directly from the “town of professions”.

The staff works smoothly and professionally, clearly well prepared to communicate with the younger generation. After a visit to the “world of professional talents”, many children unexpectedly announce to their parents that they have chosen for themselves what they will become after their studies. The status of the institution is an interactive museum. Thematic exhibitions, educational programs, perky games are thought out to the nuances. Landmark on the ground – SEC “Peter Raduga” on Cosmonauts Avenue.

Interactive museum-theater “Skazkin Dom”

The institution works in 3 roles: an absolutely magical museum of fairy tales with a rich exposition, a solid children's theater with excellent productions, an entertainment center for sparkling leisure. Local kids have long chosen this St. Petersburg charm as their favorite and are ready to envy the little tourists who will be here for the first time.

Every day a detachment of professional animators is happy to tinker with young guests. The main purpose of the existence of the museum-theater is not only to show visitors everything in detail, but also to teach children new creative skills. A gradation was made by age: 1-4 years old baby, he is waiting for a meeting with the heroes of the fairy tales “Gingerbread Man”, “Ryaba Hen”, “The Wolf and the Seven Kids” with active involvement in what is happening on the stage, 4-8 years old child, appear in the repertoire educational fairy tales, 9-12 years old teenager, he is already given interesting tasks, puzzles, quests.

The museum niche is presented unobtrusively, in it you can not only admire something, but also thoroughly study some book “fragment” in the form of Peter Pan's dashing boat, the magical residence of Santa Claus and similar curiosities. The location of the branches of the institution: Alexander Park and Kolomyazhsky Avenue.

Angry Birds Activity Park

“A place of delight” for children up to about 12 years old. Older kids will get bored. A corner of the northern capital, where children's birthday parties are often enthusiastically held. Professional animators help parents, but you can leave kids on them only from the age of 10, when they are already completely independent.

There are enough sparkling rides and entertainment, but if visitors get hungry, there will be nowhere to seriously eat. This issue has not yet been globally thought out, although the Kingdom of Pigs cafe is open, the assortment of dishes does not impress parents, mostly it is only drinks and sweets. At the disposal of young visitors here is the whole “Island of pigs” with winding mysterious streets and mysterious buildings.

While the children are playing, parents can visit the gift shop and buy something to remember. All items bear the Angry Birds brand. Location – Polyustrovskiy prospect. In the location, it is better to focus on the EUROPOLUS shopping and entertainment complex. You can park your car near the establishment, but only the first 2 hours will be free. The owners of the children's kingdom widely use this format of an all-inclusive summer vacation offer for children and adults.

For 6 whole hours, the older and younger generations will be able to ride without restrictions on any attraction, be constantly under the patronage of the animator, satisfy their appetite when it breaks out, participate in master classes, watch entertainment shows, and even go home with a gift from the park.

Zoo museum

The institution operates under the auspices of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Included in the trio of the largest institutions of its kind in the world. The register of exhibits contains about 30,000 relics of various kinds. Peter the Great can be safely considered the founder of the museum; it was he who laid the foundation for the current collection back in 1714.

The source of the very first rarities was unusual specimens brought by the king from Holland in 1698.

So since then, the entertaining collection has grown and multiplied by means of gifts from all continents. The classification in the exposition is based on the principles of combining biogroups and dioramas. Museum storerooms are of particular delight to those who are seriously interested in biology, and the rest of the guests of the northern capital are always interested in excursions through the halls. Fans of dinosaurs and similar mammals linger for a long time in the “mammoth” rooms dedicated to the fauna of that era.

What is the world celebrity here – the Berezovsky mammoth. Lovers of the deep sea cannot be separated from representatives of the coral world, rare mollusks. Ornithologists are delighted with tropical birds, an excellent collection of marsupials from Australia.

A separate interest is always given by visitors to the “guests” of Central Asia, brought here not by anyone, but by such eminent travelers as N.M. Przhevalsky and P.K. Kozlov. Here, even adults' spirits freeze from all this splendor, what can we say about children.

Petersburg Puppet Museum

The non-state museum of dolls was created on the basis of private collections by enthusiastic teachers and graduates of the Herzen Pedagogical University in 1998. At the time of opening, the exposition was represented by about 1 thousand dolls.

Now the museum fund has more than 40 thousand exhibits, including not only dolls, but masks, collages, decorations, clothes, etc. 12 exhibition halls will satisfy the interests of anyone. Here you can see interior, theatrical and folk puppets, there are halls “Forest Kingdom”, “Petersburg Perspective”, “Pride and Glory of the Fatherland”, a hall of frivolous puppets, etc.

Children adore the fairy tale hall, where they meet the Swan Princess, Dracodile, Kikimora, Leshy. Interactive classes, performances and master classes are held for children. In the workshops located in the museum building, visitors can observe the process of making dolls, which are sold in a souvenir shop.

The museum is often chosen for birthday celebrations. In the list of services provided, there are also field events.

Museum of entertaining science “LabyrinthUm”

A temple of science with interactive technological features, where it will be interesting even for adults, let alone children. Here, in a fascinating format, as easily and simply as possible, they talk about the basic laws of such serious subjects as physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, biology. The institution has 2 branches: on the street. Leo Tolstoy (MFC “Tolstoy Square”) and on Cosmonauts Avenue (SEC “Peter Raduga”).

It is better to check the working hours on the official website of the entertainment company in advance, sometimes there are changes in it. Guests under the age of 16 can visit the realm of scientific discoveries only if accompanied by adults. There are many offers in the arsenal of the educational institution. Exhibition grounds, mainly devoted to the mysteries of electricity, optics, mechanics.

An interactive museum with its curiosities such as the laser harp, the drainpipe organ and similar marvels. A science club where, by agreement, a child can spend the whole day among tripods, cones and retorts. It is possible to hold celebrations for children, organize themed holidays with a scientific streak.

Desperate daredevils, if desired, can be at the epicenter of a tornado, touch a bright lightning, visit space on a gyroscope. Here everyone can choose an interesting location for themselves and do what has long attracted and fascinated them in science.

Museum Complex “The Universe of Water”

Formed on the site of the once existing museum, it consists of 3 parts. The water tower was occupied by the first part of the “Water World of St. Petersburg”. From the expositions presented here, visitors will learn how the extraction, purification and delivery to water consumers has changed. Antique plumbing, sanitary facilities of the Middle Ages, pots, basins and even an old Russian well and much more await tourists in the tower. There is an observation deck on the roof of the building.

The multimedia exhibition “The Underground World of St. Petersburg” occupied the extension of the Water Tower, where visitors will see how exactly water enters the apartment. Visitors have to go all the way from the water intake at the bottom of the Neva to the highways and the usual basement.

The last part of the “Universe of Water” complex occupies a former reservoir next to the tower. The exposition will present all existing knowledge about water, theories of its possibilities and properties. In addition to the exposition, the project offers interactive programs for children and teenagers, outdoor events.

Museum “Russian Lefty”

Landmark – Italian street. The institution works hard almost without days off. Its doors are closed only on the first day of the year on January 1 and on Victory Day on May 9. The opening date of the original institution is 2006. The initiator was the International Guild of Masters, among which people with unusual talents work.

Initially, the exposition was presented to the public in the format of a small exhibition of miniature masterpieces, many of which can only be examined in detail with the help of a microscope. When visiting a unique complex, all guests get acquainted with curiosities, armed with optical equipment. All the works presented to the eyes of tourists and local residents were made by microminiaturist Vladimir Aniskin, now there are just over 40 copies in the collection.

Each creation is made using inimitable technology and has no analogues anywhere else in the world. The very space of the museum can also be called miniature. Once upon a time, office workers worked on the areas of these 2 halls. According to the master's story, one wonderful masterpiece takes a different amount of time: from 3 weeks to six months or even more.

Raw material base: platinum pollen, gold and auxiliary materials. A separate interest of the public is the interiors around, stylized as trees, near which exotic birds and butterflies seem to fly. The female sex likes a graceful hand with an intricate bud of a delicate rose.

Chocolate Museum

At its core, it is a chain of stores dedicated to a delicious confectionery treat. All items here are handmade. The first sweet “one” in the list of points of sale appeared in 2003, since then the institution has only been gaining momentum and gaining fans. Among the services: chocolate figures, handmade sweets, masterpieces of individual themes.

Auxiliary raw materials in the manufacture of masterpieces: nuts of all stripes, dried fruits, liqueurs, viscous caramel with different tastes. Little tourists with the help of their parents in the chocolate museum will be able to become happy owners of a sweet computer made of cocoa products or purchase a chocolate “pet”, with which they can first play to their heart’s content, and then eat and treat their friends.

The company's catalog contains almost 500 types of sugary confectionery products. Leaving home from St. Petersburg, you can take a very original edible chocolate present as a gift from here for those who this time could not go on an exciting journey to the northern capital. The “head” store can be found at: st. Zhukovsky, 18, it is open daily from 11-00 to 19-00.

Museum of Russian Railways

Location – Library Lane. The landmark is the Baltic Station, from it you will need to walk 300 m to the institution. Every day from 11-00, organized excursions with a guide are held in the institution, the size of groups is up to 20 people, so it is better to buy a ticket in advance, there are many who want to. The museum institution has a specialized children's center, where thematic programs are organized for those who dream of becoming a railway worker, exciting game classes are held, and it is possible to order an event in honor of a child's birthday.

The original institution opened its doors on October 30, 2017 in honor of the 180th anniversary of Russian railways. The complex rightfully has the status of the main “ruler” of the history of this type of transport in Russia, is one of the 10 most significant institutions of this kind in the world. The total area of the museum holdings deserves respect. For 50 thousand square meters. m. there are 2 buildings, which are connected by an elegant glass gallery with a bridge floating in the air.

During the excursions, tourists will see a whole galaxy of rare technical equipment of old and modern railway cars, trains, steam locomotives, diesel locomotives and electric locomotives. The entire space, in addition to compartments, carriages, corridors stylized in the old days, is decorated with intricate installations and other decorative elements. All this together makes an indelible impression.

Military Historical Museum of Artillery

Founded by Peter I in 1703, it is one of the largest in the world and has an amazing exposition. The area is 17 thousand m2, which housed 13 complete unique exhibits of the hall. Visitors will see historical weapons, archives, uniforms, banners, awards and works by famous artists and sculptors. The pride of the museum is the squeakers of the 14th-16th centuries, made by the craftsman Yakov, tools of the 15th century. and the only surviving timpani chariot.

The collection of edged weapons is of constant interest, among which 25 units belonged to princes and emperors. About 250 weapons are located on 2 hectares of the courtyard: artillery pieces, anti-aircraft installations, engineering equipment and communications equipment. Among the exposition are both ancient tools, whose age exceeds several centuries, and modern specimens. An obligatory point of visiting the museum is a photo for memory near the exhibits.

Planetarium

The planetarium is one of the three largest in Russia. Existing for more than 50 years, it only becomes more popular every year. The planetarium consists of 7 halls. The most common is the Star Hall, where visitors can see the daily changes in the starry sky, observe shooting stars, the Milky Way and nebulae.

4 halls immediately claim the title of the favorite of the children. The Space Travel Hall is a venue for interactive shows where participants must save the Earth, explore black holes, and complete other equally interesting tasks.

To go on an exciting journey around the planet Earth, exploring it, the Planetka Hall offers. 2 more halls with telling names are also popular with visitors – the Laboratory of Entertaining Experiments and the Hall of Illusions. The hall of the horizon is used for conferences and training programs.

Tourists will be able to visually check the information received in the Observatory. In addition, the Planetarium has the RatioArt gallery, which hosts master classes, exhibitions and meetings, and the Mobile Planetarium.

Cruiser Aurora”

A participant in the Tsushima battle, a witness to the bloody events of 1918, the cruiser Aurora managed to visit both a warship and a training base for a little over a century, until it became a museum, which it is now. The visiting card of the Northern capital, the armored cruiser was built according to the type of the most modern vessel at that time, the Talbot, for 6.4 million rubles and launched in 1900. In the 35 years that have passed from its commissioning to wear out, the Aurora participated in all significant events. Her weapons were installed and updated until they were removed.

Since 1956, the legendary cruiser has become a museum, which is now moored on Petrovskaya Embankment, where anyone can see it. The radio station, engine and boiler rooms are open to the public. An exposition has been set up in the former cockpits, where visitors can see archival documents and personal belongings of crew members. The main attraction is the gun from which the significant shot was fired.

Bolshoi Puppet Theater

The Bolshoi Puppet Theater is one of the oldest theaters in Russia. It was founded in 1931 by 5 enthusiasts: a musician, 3 actors and a composer. The theater has changed many times. With Shapiro, he became a professional, thanks to the repertoire and line-up selected by M. Korolev, he won international awards.

Polukhina revived the theater's children's repertoire, Sudarushkin returned the classics to the stage. They started talking about the theater again when Kudashov became the director. Experimental performances, ranging in style from rock to classical, appealed to both the older generation and the youth.

The repertoire of the theater consists of 44 performances designed for different audiences, including musical, plastic, synthetic and puppet shows. For several years now, the BTK has been running the Theater Ambulance social project, which allows children in orphanages, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and shelters to get a positive charge.

In addition, the Internet project “The Theater of Actual Puppets of Russia” was launched, where you can learn about all puppet theaters and performances, and BTK-Lab, which discovers new directors.

Gagarin Park

The optimal age of young visitors who will be interested in this park are preschoolers and elementary school students. Attractions are mainly designed for them. For teenagers, local entertainment will seem too simple an option for the smallest. There is never crowds on the territory, there is a rather tasty catering point where you can take a break from impressions, and at the same time have a bite to eat.

Kids favorites: canoes, carousels, Ferris wheel, dino train. Adults accompany their children during skiing free of charge. Pleases this place with pretty natural landscapes and a picturesque pond, and quite a large area with green alleys and playgrounds. Everywhere cleanliness, comfort and order. It's all nice, even if it's not too fancy.

To the annoyance of visitors, not all of the rides are working yet, but what is there is enough for everyone to have fun. Special thanks from the users for the affordable price tag. Even those who do not have extensive financial resources can afford to ride here.

Park them. Babushkina

The second name is the Park of fairy tales. It accepts visitors daily from 11-00 to 20-00, but in bad weather it can be closed at an earlier time. Many locals and tourists who are fans of winter sports come here to go skating at the Ice-Grad ice rink. In the summer, the favorites of the public are the rope zone with notes of extreme entertainment, go-karting and the DinoPark playground with dinosaurs.

Recently, a bright, very colorful new play area for kids has opened here with their favorite attractions from among “where to climb safely and freely” in front of their parents. Children's game programs are also held in high esteem by young tourists: “Around the World in One Summer”, “Test Day”, “Pirate Boom”, “New Year's Carnival”. An unexpected present awaits the most active lovers of entertainment in the park – a sparkling children's magazine “Grandmother's Tales” with very interesting content.

Another favorite entertainment in these places is a series of thematic interactive programs dedicated to annual holidays. Each time, the park staff is sure to come up with another exciting version of the event, which can be repeated from year to year if it causes the approval of the audience.

Rope Park TreeToTree

It will be possible to find a place for drive and adventure on the Primorskoye Highway. Nearby is the Gulf of Finland, where many tourists, after an active holiday in the park, also start cooking barbecue. To help lovers of picnics in the fresh air – rent pavilions. There is a place for a car right in front of the entertainment area, the opening hours are daily, weekends are rarely announced and always in advance.

Types of entrance tickets differ according to the colors and age of participants in the rope routes: green – possible for children over 6 years old, yellow assumes that the child is already 10 years old, only teenagers over 14 years old will be able to participate in all difficulty levels of the rope routes. The arrangement of the park is thought out to the smallest detail.

The division into groups allows no one to crowd and not intersect. All rope obstacles have different levels of difficulty, but all are undoubtedly interesting in their own way. And although not all visitors reach the finish line, there are a lot of positive impressions.

Separately, the guests of the park noted the high professionalism and tactful attentiveness of the instructors, allowing everyone to check what they are capable of. Many tourists and locals have already made a promise to themselves: to return here again, if only for the reason that the atmosphere of sincerity and comfort reigns here.

TITICACA Museum of Records and Facts

You should look for this attraction of Northern Palmyra on Kazanskaya Street. The museum institution is open seven days a week. In the premises of the establishment, 4 thematic rooms have been collected: “Made in Russia”, “I believe – I do not believe”, “Mysteries of nature”, “Strange traditions”. The collection of exhibits of 70 rarities is so unusual that not only children but also adults never cease to be amazed at the miracles they see around.

The complex slightly echoes the collection of microminiatures in the St. Petersburg Museum dedicated to the art of “Russian left-handers”. Here, too, there are tiny items: statues on the tips of pencils, a paper crane 4 mm in size, a flea with shod paws. Separate emphasis on the fate of the most non-standard people on the planet. One of the stories is collected in honor of Ethel Granger, a native of Foggy Albion, whose waist in girth was 33 cm.

Male visitors freeze near the baby car Peel P50, its length is just a little more than 1.3 m. Every tourist prefers to arrange photo shoots nearby. The institution is ready and sometimes further to collect the most exclusive facts and objects from around the world.

Not a single thing is deprived of attention, it makes you fall into shock, sincerely smile, and certainly always marvel at the world's achievements in the field of wonderful chips. Innovative notes in the activity of the museum, undoubtedly, are brought by its maximum interactivity. Fragile things here can only be seen with the eyes, strong objects can be touched with hands.

Forestry Embassy

Status is an educational platform with elements of interactivity that allows you to get to know the animal world of the planet better. Little tourists will be able to freely feed animals and birds here, if they wish, learn how to care for them, observe their behavior and habits. The only restriction is that animals cannot be offended, they must be treated kindly.

The name of the complex was invented as a message to the fact that communication with the fauna does not tolerate evil, therefore, strict state laws of the real forest kingdom apply on the territory of the institution. Citizens of this exotic republic become involuntary participants in fun games with pets, teach each other the science of life next to their smaller brothers, and exchange experiences.

Organized thematic excursions, permanent events, holidays, and game classes are held in the zone of animal “dominance”. Among them have become the most popular: the Day of kindness, the Day of lovers in nature, the Day of coffee and a pleasant company. Zoospace is often visited by Russian celebrities who are not indifferent to the animal world. There are plenty of places on the site where you can take photos for your home archive of the most exciting and interesting trips.

Museum of Magic

The most magical place with a lot of mysterious surprises for the public. The working hours are convenient, the museum opens its doors to visitors daily from 10-00 to 21-00. Location – Nevsky Prospekt. One day a week on Saturday miracles continue until 22-00. At the disposal of tourists will be stunning areas for a “mystical” photo shoot, interactive weirdos, inimitable tricks with a magic hat hiding a naughty rabbit, a real Harry Potter broom.

Every hour, the audience begins another session of communication with skilled magicians, and when tourists get a little tired of the impressions, they can take a break in an almost fabulous cafe with delicious dishes stuffed with magical ingredients. The list of exclusive exhibits includes everything that was temporarily borrowed from sorcerers and magicians: a saw in order to saw comrades who want thrills, a guillotine for one of the hands at the choice of clients, a Houdini camera, whose work is based on contact with water, “holes” swords, levitation chair.

After each trick, experts immediately tell what and how it was arranged. In the museum institution, you can also see the army of mechanisms and equipment that help shock the audience during the show of tricks, admire illusory paintings and touch everything with your hands. Admiration and surprise, both for children and adults, is guaranteed.

Republic of cats and cats

The status of the establishment is a cat cafe, which in various sources is also called the cat culture capital of the north. According to the ubiquitous statistics, up to 100 thousand local residents and tourists visit the good institution every year. About 700 visitors leave the cafe with a new pet. The permanent residents of the cat kingdom are 25 fluffy and smooth-haired handsome men of 17 breeds, among which there are even those famous Hermitage cats.

Another hypostasis of the “tailed” republic is a temporary shelter for homeless poor fellows who find new owners here. On the territory of the cat cafe, you can stroke its legitimate inhabitants, play with naughty ones, take selfies and photos in the company of your favorite mustachioed purrs. In the interior of the establishment, plots of artistic creations by Vladimir Rumyantsev were used.

Quite often, events are held here on the COT concert stage with the indispensable participation of fluffies from the local “people”. The program also includes training seminars for future owners of pet friends, master classes on how to care for rare breeds, and children's parties.

You can stay in the possessions of the feline republic for no more than 1 hour, by appointment, as there are a great many who want to. Nobody forces tourists to do charity work, but the entrance is paid. The cats and kitty need good care, they need food and medicine if they get sick, so donations from visitors are welcome, as is the purchase of souvenirs in the shop.

Museum of Soviet slot machines

A miniature establishment – the owner of board toys and slot machines from the Soviet era. Not all vintage entertainment is in great technical shape, but taking advantage of what works and immersing yourself in memories will still not be a problem. One of the features of the baby museum is its spiritual atmosphere. Parents born in the USSR come here with pleasure to show the younger generation what their childhood was like and how they spent their leisure time.

Locals and tourists have already given the funny institution a playful nickname – “portal in time”, which returns to the past. A separate exhibit is the “apartment of 1960” with the “stuffing” of the mid-twentieth century. Those who are bored can treat themselves to delicious milkshakes made right in front of the public in a pretty cafe on the territory and sit on the sidelines while the rest of the company enjoys the rarities they see.

The nearest metro station is Nevsky Prospekt, location – Konyushennaya Square. You can pay a “visit to the delights of the USSR” from 11-00 to 21-00. As a result, no one remains indifferent. The museum premises can be rented for a children's birthday or other holiday. Kids have fun walking in the museum until 11 o'clock, adults “treat nostalgia” for the Soviet era after 21-00.

Kirov Park

It is located on Elagin Island. Date of birth – August 5, 1932. Once upon a time great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers of today's youth used to walk here. Natural landscapes are sheer charm and feast for the eyes. Sculptures of majestic lions are an interesting backdrop for a photo shoot. The public is usually in no hurry, there are many families with children on quiet shady alleys. Among the local pets are ducks and swans, which feel very at ease in miraculous reservoirs.

Those who wish can ride on the water surface on boats and catamarans. Kids love the mini-zoo, where you can get closer to the inhabitants and even touch them. Wonderful views of the eastern cape open up from the park, where once Karl Rossi himself installed an elegant rotunda with a flagpole for the royal family.

From the western side of the park, you can admire the innovative marvels of technology – the Cable-stayed bridge, the impressive Gazprom tower, the Zenith Arena stadium. Local residents consider this corner of St. Petersburg to be their place for hiking. Tourists wander here infrequently, but invariably remain delighted with the pacifying silence, the beauty of the flora, and secluded tranquility.

In spring, all the clearings of the park properties bloom with bright colors of blooming tulips, in the evenings visitors are entertained by a symphony orchestra, poets and writers periodically perform on the stage. Kirov Park is considered to be an island of culture and genuine intelligence in the city, the infrastructure is excellent, there is where to stop and have a hearty meal, all the cafes cook deliciously, they charge for services inexpensively.

Lightning Theater Teslatorium

Landmark – SEC “Piterland”, which is located on Primorsky Prospekt. The program on the mysteries of electricity is amazingly exciting. The visit usually takes place in the format of an organized tour and a theatrical performance. All males, young and old, are delighted with the impressions. The performance on stage is a little scary, but it's definitely worth seeing it all with your own eyes.

The size of the theater is small, there are not so many exhibits, but according to the general verdict of tourists: it won’t hurt to look in once, and even younger comrades have a lot to learn. The motto of the institution: obey the laws of physics, control the forces of nature. The format of the performance can be safely characterized both as an entertaining show and as an inimitable attraction.

The organizers took the most important and daring discoveries of Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Michael Faraday, Alexander Bell as the basis of the “teaching for the audience”. After the show, an exciting quiz is always held for the public on the knowledge of the laws of life of the electrical world, the winners will receive a surprise prize that will be remembered for a long time.

The theater uses the advantages of interactive presentation of the material. The scientific and experimental institution has two thematic halls, each of which is dedicated to its electrotechnical exhibits. It is better to check the opening hours and the cost of entrance tickets on the official website of the institution.