History of the region based on the materials of archeological excavations” is being opened on the lowest floor of the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple with the refectory. It is the first full exhibition representing archaeology of the Belozersk district in the Vologda Region. Materials of the monastery archeology are displayed for the first time in our region. More than 4000 archeological objects dating back to different chronological periods are represented there: from the Mesolithic period (9000 B.C.) till the late Middle Ages.

Monk’s cell

At the end of the 20th – early 21st century considerable restoration work has been carried out in the Kirillo-Belozersky museum-reserve. Museumfication of the monuments is being realized at the same time. One of the most interesting architectural buildings of the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery is the Monks’ cells. In the process of its restoration architects and restorers managed to discover complicated structure of this dwelling house of the 17th-19th centuries.

Folk art of the Belozersk district

Exhibitions dedicated to the folk applied art and handicrafts of the Belozersk district are placed in the spacious vaulted chambers of the monastery cook-house of the 16th century. An important place is occupied by wood-carving, ceramics, peasant embroidery, weaving, lace-making and a folk female costume of the 19th-early 20th centuries.

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01.01.2013

Don’t miss! Military and historical festival will be held on January 5

One of the most spectacular events in the first month of 2013 - the military and historical festival titled “Character of the North” – will take place in the Kirillo-Belozersky museum-reserve on January 5. Members of historical reenactment clubs from Russia and the Vologda region and the fist-fighting group will first perform within the ancient monastery walls during the New Year’s holidays.

Guests of the festival will have a wonderful opportunity to get to the 16^th-century atmosphere and to see reenactments of different fights, fist-fighting tournaments and Russian strength contests.

Children will be able to participate in playing programs.

Hot meals and tea will be available for you.

The price for the entrance tickets is: 200 rubles for adults, 100 rubles for children.

For further information, please, call: +7 (81757) 314-79, 328-06.

© 1924-2014 “Kirillo-Belozerki State Historical Architectural Art museum-reserve”
+7 (81757) 3-17-35 Kirillo-Belozerki museum-reserve, Kirillov town, Vologda region, Russia

The project is implemented within the programme of support for fine arts museums in the provinces of Russia "Museums of the Russian North" supported by "Severstal" PLC and "CAF" (Charities Aid Foundation)