Vladimir K. Arseniev Museum of Far East History
About This Museum
Tucked away on Vladivostok's main thoroughfare, the Vladimir K. Arseniev Museum feels like a quiet conversation with the soul of the Russian Far East. It all started in the late 19th century, born from the passion of the local Society for the Study of the Amur Region. The museum itself is a portal, its creaking floorboards and glass display cases holding everything from exquisite Nanai fish-skin coats to the meticulously detailed maps of its namesake explorer. You don't just see history here; you feel the immense, wild spirit of Primorye.
Collection Highlights
Look for Arseniev's own weathered rucksack and compass from his expeditions, a stunning full-scale reconstruction of a medieval Jurchen warrior's tomb, and intricate dioramas of the Ussuri taiga that make you almost hear the birdsong.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find at 20 Svetlanskaya Street, right in the heart of the city. Give yourself a good hour or two to wander; it's a cozy townhouse, so it never feels overwhelming.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a handsome, red-brick townhouse that exemplifies late 19th-century civic architecture, its dignified facade a landmark amidst Vladivostok's hills.
Contact & Location
Address: 690091, Ленинский район, Владивосток, Владивостокский городской округ, Приморский край, Дальневосточный федеральный округ, Россия
Phone: +7 423 241-11-73
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