The ancient city, located on the banks of the full-flowing Oka, which has become a historical continuation of the famous princely capital of Pereyaslavl, is one of the most interesting places in Russia. Its streets, houses, sights carefully preserve the ancient history, starting from 1095. You can learn many interesting facts by visiting the museums of Ryazan. The article tells about the most interesting city museums. Information on addresses, cost of entrance tickets is offered.
Ryazan Kremlin
One of the oldest open-air museums in Russia (officially named in 1968) is the architectural complex of the Kremlin. The historical center of the city has been rebuilt several times, turning from a wooden fortress of the 11th century into a famous monument of the architects of ancient Russia and architectural traditions of the 15th - 19th centuries. The first stone tower (Glebovskaya) appeared in the fortress in the 16th century. Beautiful white stone carvings adorn the temples of the complex (the Kremlin includes 8 churches). The total number of architectural monuments of the Kremlin of the XI-XIX centuries is 18 units. The most majestic is the Assumption Cathedral (its size exceeds almost all structures of Ancient Russia).
The silhouette of the cathedral and the Cathedral bell tower are visible from different points of the city and its environs. Inside the cathedral there is the highest iconostasis in Russia, 155 icons. Sparkling baths, spiers, pearls of the historical center of the city, merging with the blue sky, have been navigators when traveling along the Oka for many centuries. You can visit from 10 am to 6 pm. Located at the address: Kremlin, 16, you can, for example, with a single ticket with participation in all events.
Museum of the History of Ryazan Lollipop
Sugar has long been a daily staple in our lives. Its production was established in the Ryazan province back in 1829 thanks to the nobleman N.P. Shishkov. The sugar factory, using modern technologies for producing sugar, has undergone a series of reconstructions and is still working. In the Museum of Candy, which appeared after 180 years of the plant's operation (2009), you can learn the whole interesting history of the appearance of sugar. The excursion begins with a journey into the ancient centuries of India and goes through the necessary stages in the development of the sugar industry. During the excursion, it is proposed to participate in interesting master classes, decorate the royal lollipop on your own, sit in cozy corners for tea drinking, with an obligatory attribute: a sparkling samovar. At the same time, admiring the ancient Kremlin of Ryazan.
Located at: st. Cathedral, 14/2. It works every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
Gingerbread Gallery
Merry festive festivities, fairs in Russia cannot be imagined without the aroma of honey delicacy: painted gingerbread. In the gingerbread museum, you can learn in detail the history of the appearance of this masterpiece, which has become a tasty part of the national culture of Russia, as well as the tradition of different countries. By the way, the first gingerbread cookies appeared in Russia in the 9th century (they were made from a mixture of rye flour with honey, berry juice). Various shapes, sizes, fillings used, dough shades, recipes from many countries baking honey dainties are presented in the new gingerbread gallery.
During the excursion, it is proposed to learn the peculiarities of the gingerbread art of different regions, appreciate the taste of any kind of gingerbread, take part in its production, decorate your own gingerbread, and take it home. While drinking tea, you can try several varieties of gingerbread. A journey into a real sweet fairy tale will be, for example, meeting a birthday in a gallery. Tours run from 10 am to 7 pm (at the beginning of every hour).
Museum of the History of the Airborne Forces
Dedicated to the "Winged Guard" and is located in the building of the former theological seminary. It appeared in 1968 at the suggestion of General of the Army, Commander of the Airborne Forces Margelov on the lower floor of a building erected in 1816 (it belongs to the architectural monuments of late classicism of the 19th century). This is the original museum of the world, dedicated to the development of the Airborne Forces. The expositions and funds store 80,000 items related to the peacekeeping activities of the Airborne Forces in different parts of the world (Kosovo, Abkhazia, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Herzegovina).
Among them are the banners of divisions, brigades that participated in the Great Patriotic War, which have become relics. Orders, medals, samples of weapons, equipment for parachutists. Archival documents, personal belongings, letters, wartime newspapers. There are 16 exhibition and exhibition halls (on specific topics), a cinema hall for 100 seats for demonstrating a video film about history, training of members of the Airborne Forces. Located at 1. Margelova Square. Open from 10 am to 1 pm. From 3 pm to 6 pm, you can take part in excursions arranged by preliminary collective requests.
Long-Range Aviation Museum
The dream of flying to the heavens has haunted humanity since ancient times. Years flew by. Scientists and engineers from different countries were able to create complex manned vehicles that made it possible to conquer not only the near celestial space, but also to go out on the path leading to the immense universe. The birthday of the air squadrons is December 23, 1914. A museum was opened in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Victory.
An open area with equipment is located on the territory of the operating Diaghilevo airbase. Here you can look at shiny aircraft (Tu-16, M-4, Tu-22PD, Tu-22M2, Tu-22M3, Tu-95K), models of real bombs, and onboard weapons. The funds contain about 7,500 pieces of equipment and personal belongings of pilots. Their documents, medals, orders, photographs. The area of the museum is 420 sq. m. You can only visit with an organized excursion (groups of 5 people) from 8 am to 5 pm. On Saturday and Sunday it is closed.
Museum of the History of the Youth Movement
Connoisseurs of the historical path of Russia will not pass by the old mansion (the former residence of the governor, built in the 19th century), which houses an interesting museum of the formation of the youth movement. The Komsomol cell of the city, born of the revolution in 1919, began its work within the walls of the mansion. In 1988, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the October Revolution, a museum was founded (the first exposition was called "The Beginning of a Long Way"). Since 1991, the Youth Movement Museum began to function, which has become an important center of public life. In four rooms with a permanent exhibition (the total fund contains about 20,000 exhibits) materials on the history of the birth of the Komsomol are presented.
Collections of photographs, military clothing of the Soviet era, banners, an archive of letters from the front, collections of memoirs of famous residents of the city. The flag with the image of Lenin and Stalin kept in the museum is considered to be an artifact of "yesterday". Now exhibitions of artists and photographers are often held here. You can see them along with excursions from Monday to Friday (starting at 10 am, end at 18 pm). Address: st. Freedom. 79.
Museum of Military Automotive Equipment
On May 9, 1995 (in honor of 50 years of victory in the Great Patriotic War), an interesting Museum of Military Automotive Equipment was officially opened on the basis of 147 surviving samples of serious wartime vehicles. In three exposition rooms, in open-air areas, various stages of the automotive engineering industry in Russia for military purposes are highlighted. These are models, real exhibits, prototypes of equipment, documents, photographs. The activities of the first training automobile company are highlighted.
In a difficult period for the museum (his activities are associated with the Minister of Defense Serdyukov), the collection is gradually returning to Ryazan. Located at: st., Military motorists, 12. Open from Tuesday to Saturday (from 9.30 am to 4 pm).
Museum of Fairy Tales "Zabava"
The world of our childhood is closely connected with the magic of fairy tales.Just like great-grandfathers, grandfathers, parents, modern children often fall asleep under the ancient words "Once upon a time there was a grandfather and a woman." They also sleep sweetly under the influence of good sorceresses, beautiful princes, princesses. They hate the evil Baba Yaga, Koshchei the Immortal, and the swamp kikimor. The fairy tale has always been considered an important tool for raising children in the spirit of goodness.
The modern capabilities of media systems make it possible to organize interactive actions with the participation of children from 2 to 12 years old in fabulous scenes. Zabava has become a favorite place for residents and guests. Fun Putyatichna (the heroine of the epic), together with Marya Morevna, in smart Russian sundresses, meet the guys and an active journey from hall to hall (with episodes from different Russian fairy tales) begins. On the way there is a fabulous forest, a hut on chicken legs (with the search for an egg, a needle, an arrow to defeat Koschei), slippery slides, the Palace of the Snow Queen, a school of knights, princes, princesses.
The excursion ends with tea from a real samovar with gingerbread and candy. In the near future, a zone of foreign fairytale heroes will appear. Located at: st. Right - Lybidska, 27.
Museum-estate of academician I.P. Pavlova
In this old wooden complex of buildings, you can plunge not only into the atmosphere of the late 19th century, but also into the unusually friendly family comfort of the owners of the estate. It seems that in a moment the famous academician of Russia I.P. Pavlov or members of his friendly family will come out to meet them. Photos, books, furniture, a scientist's office, a pantry, a steep staircase, personal belongings help to learn a lot about the life of the great scientist, the first winner of the Nobel Prize in Russia.
In 1946, the museum of I.P. Pavlova. Two houses, a gazebo, a bathhouse, a well and an apple orchard have now been fully restored. A playground for the family's favorite game: townships (competitions are still taking place on it). The first exposition was presented to residents of the city in 1974. From that time on, the estate began to be called the House of Science. It has six halls. The funds store about 600 exhibits related to the life of the scientist and his family. Exhibitions, conferences, scientific symposia are constantly held. Pavlova, 25.
Travelers Museum
The original museum opened in 2012. Previously, it was the Museum of S.A. Yesenin. The entire collection has been saved. The topic is related to the participation of the inhabitants of the Ryazan Territory in the development of the distant lands of the planet. The departments of photography and literary geography have collected interesting events related to the activities of Ryazan travelers. Its task is to participate in the development, popularization of the heritage of Russian travelers, propaganda of a necessary, healthy lifestyle. The visiting card of the institution is the traveling exhibition “Russian America: from Ryazan to the Yukon”.
She interestingly reveals the secret of Alaska, sold over 150 years ago. The museum is the scientific and educational center of the city. It has permanent exhibitions, traveling exhibitions, and a lecture hall. literary and musical concerts are held. Here you can learn the history of polar pilots, military scouts, submarine sailors. Lenin, 35. Open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Entrance without payment.
Toy Factory Museum
Modern Christmas tree decorations amaze with their shapes, brightness of colors, complexity of shapes and patterns. It seems that lanterns, garlands, tinsel have existed forever and are quite simple to make. And only accidentally found Christmas tree decorations of our grandmothers (not only from glass), cause an unusual interest in the appearance of Christmas tree decorations. Detailed information about this process can be found in the museum created by a private investor on May 21, 2015 in Ryazan.
It hosts an interesting exhibition of antique toys. Here you can take part in the birth of a Christmas tree decoration, go through all the stages of its creation. Visiting an art workshop, you can see the process of creating unique balls by specialist glassblowers. Even young children are encouraged to paint a ball on their own, sculpt a toy from polymer clay, and create their own pattern for decorating a Christmas tree. Munsterskaya, 3.
Museum of Entertaining Sciences Experimentoria
In 2015, the Experimentoria opened its doors in the city, located on the third floor of the Detsky Mir store building. An interactive area filled with exhibits revealing the secrets of the laws of physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, astronomy is considered the highlight of the institution. You can turn them, turn them off, press buttons, carry out experiments. The guides explain the principles of operation of all devices understandably for any age. After the excursions, free time is provided to participate in interactive exhibitions. In total, over 100 exhibits are located here.
There is a shop with smart toys and a cafe. After an amazing walk through complex labyrinths, mysterious mirrors, acquaintance with lightning, a huge soap bubble (you can climb into it), building a bridge without a single nail. Planetarium, rope park, laser room, you can feel like a scientist or a wizard. Sobornaya, 38. Open every day from 10 am to 8 pm.
Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve
From the oldest museums in Russia, it began its activities in June 1884 (the museum received its modern status in 1968). Its primary task was to solve the problems of preserving, restoring the Kremlin hill of the city, the historical and landscape ensemble of ancient Ryazan. The museum-reserve includes 13 architectural monuments of the Kremlin, its territory with the settlement "Pereslavl Ryazansky", the ensemble "Settlement of Old Ryazan", the historical site "Vozhskaya battlefield", the architectural complex of the Solotchinsky monastery, 10 branches of museums of regional centers of the region, the Church of the Savior on Yar.
The diorama of the defense against the Tatars in 1237 is considered to be the decoration of the museum. The expositions began to work in 1923. Now there are six permanent exhibitions of 250,000 archeological and ethnographic exhibits. The museum regularly hosts exhibitions, thematic excursions, animation programs for children of different ages. Address: Kremlin, 15. Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (closed on Monday).
Exhibition Hall Artrum
Very often, for exhibitions and conferences, there is a need to rent a special hall equipped with the necessary equipment. In this case, it is convenient to use the Artrum showroom. It is a structural subdivision of the state institution "Ryazan Art School named after G.K. Wagner ".
In accordance with the current charter ("Services for business"), Artrum representatives and the tenant conclude an agreement indicating the activities, the required area, and the time of use. Exhibition hall address: st. Stroykova, 90. Operates as follows: Mon, Wed: 09:00 - 19:00; Tue, Thu, Fri: 09:00 - 20:00; Sat: 10:00 - 19:00; Sun: 10:00 - 17:00. The ticket price is determined by the type of event being held. An example of using the exhibition hall is the interesting exhibition "Eternal, but young Ryazan".
Ryazan State Regional Art Museum I.P. Pity
It was founded in 1913 by active residents of the city, members of the society of the Ryazan Art Museum named after the famous engraver who lived in the city, I. Pozhalostin. His numerous works became the basis for the future fund of the museum. Since 1980 it has occupied a building (an architectural monument of Russian classicism at the end of the 18th century), which belonged to the wealthy merchant Ryumin. The funds store about 12,000 famous works of art from different countries. Among the exhibits there are collections of painting (1818 units), graphics (5679), sculpture (173), decorative and applied art (3823).
The exposition covers an area of 2589 m². Domestic works of art are represented by a large number of ancient Russian icons, sculptures, graphics, glass products, furniture, folk art in the idea of embroidery, weaving, lace masterpieces.Permanent exhibitions: Old Russian art of the 18th, 19th, centuries, Russian art of the 19th, 20th centuries Western European art, Decorative and applied art, Folk art of the Ryazan region. The departments of the museum are: House Museum of Pozhalostin, gallery "Viktor Ivanov and the land of Ryazan". Svobody, 57. Open from 11 am to 7 pm every day.
House-Museum of I.P. Pity
He began his work at the end of 1992 in the building of the restored estate of the famous engraver. The complex consists of a manor house, a bathhouse, a gazebo, a well, an administrative building with an exhibition hall. The fate of the house, erected in 1880, was difficult: three fires, the absence of owners for a long time. In the restored manor, K.G. Paustovsky, A.P. Gaidar, R.I. Fraerman. Their works have become elements of the golden fund of literature.
When visiting, you can learn in detail about the work of the famous Russian artist (from the first works to the engraving from the painting "The Appearance of Christ to the People"). Pozhalostin earned the title of academician in 1871 for an engraving of L. Karacci's painting Carrying the Savior's Cross. In the house where the artist spent the last years of his life, there is a portrait gallery of famous people.
The literary exposition tells about the work of Paustovsky (the tourist route "Paustovsky's Trail" starts from the house of the museum). The museum is the cultural center of the village. Every month interesting exhibitions are held there, the Sobesednik club and a local choir work. Address: Solotcha, Ryazan region, st. Order, d.76. Open daily from 11 am to 7 pm.
House-Museum of Pirogovs
In a small, beautiful house with openwork trims on the windows, there is a museum (since 1995) dedicated to the life of a simple peasant family. Its unusualness consisted in the hereditary gift of an extraordinary voice to all members of the family. Five brothers Pirogovs inherited their gift from their grandfather haulers. In ancient times it was called Ivan-bell. The three brothers became the main soloists of the Bolshoi Opera Theater and were included in the list of its famous singers. There are still unsurpassed operatic roles performed only by brothers and glorified the operatic art of Russia.
Three exhibition halls have been equipped. The first contains personal belongings, photographs of the family. The second exhibits the things of the brothers of the creative period of their lives. The exposition of the third hall is dedicated to the family's favorite place, the Oka River. The fund includes about 1424 exhibits. During the excursions, it is told about the life of a simple peasant family, the organization of relationships between family members, methods of organizing everyday life, recreation of people who gave the Motherland extraordinary, original talents. Address: village Novosyolki, st. Pirogova, 17. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
Museum-reserve "Estate of S. N. Khudekov"
The life of an amazing person who created the libretto for the famous ballet of the Mariinsky Theater La Bayadere (Roksolana, Vestalka, other performances) is associated with the estate acquired in the ancient village of Yerlino (it has been mentioned since 1646).
A versatile, outstanding personality (journalist, writer, plant connoisseur), belonging to an old family, was among the main landowners of the Ryazan lands. Love for nature, landscape design manifested itself in the creation of a unique park with rare trees, flowers, garden crops, a system of cascading ponds. Already in 1900 S.N. Khudekov receives for the estate-arboretum the gold medal of the famous World Exhibition in Paris, the Order of St. Anne degree in Russia. Since 2006, the estate has received the status of "Historical-cultural, natural-landscape museum-reserve" S. Khudekov's Estate ".
It included four decorated plots, a manor house, an old church, a nursery of ornamental plants with rare plantings. Park, greenhouses, vegetable gardens, boat dock, bridge. Interesting excursions take place along alleys, buildings, seven halls with a permanent exhibition. They reflect different stages of Khudekov's life and activities. Address: Erlino, st. Administrative center, 5. Open from 9 to 18 hours. Day off on Monday.
