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

28.11.2014

Fortress walls will be open for visitors at weekend

We remind visitors of an opportunity to have a good time and to spend quality time in the Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve at the weekend.

1) To ascend the walls in winter? It is real now. People will be able to do it tomorrow, on November 29. It is a wonderful chance for professional and amateur photographers to replenish their collection with winter views of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.

Please note: the walls will be open for visitors till the end of the year and only at the weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission by ticket.

2) The Family Day is a long-standing tradition. It will take place on Sunday, November 30. Children (under 18), students of higher education institutions and large families can visit expositions and exhibitions free of charge. A tour of the Assumption Cathedral opened for visitors after grandiose restoration will begin at 11 o’clock in the morning.

Various exhibitions will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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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)