Kemerovo Regional Museum
About This Museum
Tucked along the bustling Sovetskiy Prospekt in the heart of Siberia's Kemerovo, this regional museum feels like a quiet cabinet of curiosities. It’s not a sprawling institution, but its compact halls are packed with stories that feel deeply local. You'll move from the ancient world of the Shors people to the more recent, industrial past that shaped this coal-rich region. It’s the kind of place where you can spend a thoughtful hour connecting with the land and its history.
Collection Highlights
Look for the intricate traditional costumes of the indigenous Shors people and the impressive display of mammoth bones unearthed from local soil. The archeology section holds quietly fascinating finds like Bronze Age tools and weathered Turkic stone sculptures, each one a tangible piece of the area's deep history.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find at 55 Sovetskiy Prospekt, right in the city center. Given its smaller size, it won't demand your whole day—a perfect stop if you have a free afternoon. Just check their local listings for current opening hours before you head over.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a fairly unassuming Soviet-era structure, functional and straightforward, which keeps all the focus on the treasures held inside.
Contact & Location
Address: 650000, Центральный район, Кемерово, Кемеровский городской округ, Кемеровская область, Сибирский федеральный округ, Россия
Phone: +7 384 275-22-45
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