Muzey Istorii Khudozhestvennykh Promyslov Nizhegorodskoy Oblasti
About This Museum
If you've ever strolled down our main pedestrian thoroughfare, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya, you've likely passed the stately yellow building at number 43. For generations, this has been the heart of our region's creative spirit. Step inside and you're immediately surrounded by four centuries of masterful artistry, from intricate woodcarving to the famous Khokhloma ware with its gleaming gold patterns. It’s less a quiet museum and more a vibrant conversation with our local craftspeople across the ages.
Collection Highlights
You can't miss the radiant Khokhloma tableware, but look closer at the delicate threads of Gorodets lace and the whimsical toys carved from wood. The collection truly shines in its display of metalworking, particularly the heavy, ornate locks and strongboxes that were the pride of every local blacksmith.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find right on the main street, and after you've soaked in all that beauty, don't forget to pop into their gift shop—it's one of the best spots in the city to take home a genuine, handcrafted souvenir.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic 19th-century merchant's townhouse, it features that elegant, symmetrical facade so typical of the era, standing proudly amongst its neighbors.
Contact & Location
Address: 603000, Нижегородский район, городской округ Нижний Новгород, Нижегородская область, Приволжский федеральный округ, Россия
Phone: +7 831 282-25-43
