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.

News

20.05.2013

You will see 17th century with your own eyes. Festival of historical reenactment “Kirillo-Belozersky Siege” will be held from June 8 to 9

The festival of historical reenactment “Kirillo-Belozersky Siege” will take place in the museum from June 8 to 9. Its program will include a historical fair that will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; medieval amusements and games, a parade and introduction of the clubs participating in the event, the reenactment “Siege of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery”; exhibition performances of the clubs and contests.

A solemn opening ceremony of the festival will begin at noon. Winners will be awarded on June 9 at 16:00 during the closing ceremony.

The price for the entrance tickets will be 350 rubles. It will cost 100 rubles for residents of Kirillov and children. Tickets will be sold on the day of the event.

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

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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)